The American Library Association (ALA) and the Chief Officers of State Library Agencies (COSLA) are jointly hosting National Library Legislative Day 2027 on February 24 and 25 in Washington, DC.

National Library Legislative Day brings together new and veteran advocates from across the country to make the case for federal support of libraries. The two-day event includes educational programming, networking, and meetings on Capitol Hill, as well as virtual training and support to help advocates prepare for successful meetings.

Here are details for this year’s event:

National Library Legislative Day 2027

February 24: Briefing Day begins at 1:00 pm, Courtyard by Marriott Washington Downtown CC, 901 L St NW

February 25: Meetings on Capitol Hill, 8:30-5:00 pm (meeting schedules will vary)

Registration fee. ALA and COSLA members: $175. Non-members: $245.

NLLD attendees are responsible for their own travel and housing arrangements. ALA has a small block of rooms at the conference hotel available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Register here.

Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration will open to the general public on October 13 but, as a previous NLLD attendee, you are eligible to register early, and I encourage you to do so.

I hope to see you in DC in February! Please reach out to NLLD@alawash.org with any questions. 

Sincerely,

Lisa Varga, Chief Advocacy Officer, ALA