Learn and share with other public librarians from across the country at the upcoming PLA Conference in March. Don't forget you can apply for a CE Stipend from the Library of Michigan to attend conferences. Visit www.michigan.gov/cestipend<http://www.michigan.gov/cestipend> for more information on funding to help you attend professional development events. PLA 2018 Conference registration & housing now open. Visit: http://www.placonference.org/ for full details on the conference. Offered biennially, the PLA Conference is the premier event for public libraries, drawing thousands of librarians, library support staff, trustees, friends and library vendors from around the world. The 2018 Conference will be held March 20-24 in the heart of downtown Philadelphia with most events taking place at the Pennsylvania Convention Center<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02OTYwMTkyJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTc2ODImbGk9NDc3ODkzNTM/index.html>. Themed, “Imagine the Possibilities,” the PLA 2018 schedule is packed with extraordinary educational content, inspirational speakers, and memorable entertainment. The conference will feature distinctive networking events, opportunities to mingle with authors, a bustling exhibit hall, and more than 100 educational programs carefully curated for public library professionals. The Big Ideas Series kicks off each day with a BIG idea with the potential to impact and empower the way you think, act, and work. Among the confirmed speakers are actor/comedian Hasan Minhaj, best known as a correspondent on The Daily Show, and Elizabeth Gilbert, author of the 2006 inspirational memoir Eat Pray Love. For complete details, visit the conference website<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02OTYwMTkyJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTc2ODImbGk9NDc3ODkzNTE/index.html>. Being a PLA member can save registrants $135 (over ALA members) and $280 (over nonmembers) when they take advantage of the early bird rate before Jan. 19, 2018. Not a member? Visit the PLA membership site<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02OTYwMTkyJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTc2ODImbGk9NDc3ODkzNTU/index.html> and join so you can save, too! ALA members and nonmembers can take advantage of special advanced registration rates before Feb. 23, 2018. Find a complete list of PLA 2018 Conference rates here<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02OTYwMTkyJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTc2ODImbGk9NDc3ODkzNTc/index.html>. Shannon White Library of Michigan whites29@michigan.gov