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Friday, October 24, 2025
6:30 AM - 5:00 PM PT
Registration Open
Location: Upper Concourse
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM PT
Ask Us Everything About Lunch at the Library
Location: Ballroom A
Kaela D. Villalobos – California State Library
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM PT
Co-Design Demystified: Stories & Strategies from Catalyst Leaders
Location: Meeting Room 4/5
Madeline Walton-Hadlock – CALL
Akiliah Manuel – CALL
Allison Bridgewater – Ontario City Library
Jerrica Edmundson – Madera County Library
Alice Erickson – Alameda Free Library
Christina Lacayo – Alameda County Library
Journey LeFay – Los Angeles Public Library
Stephanie Levin – Camarillo Public Library
Kyle Moreno – Burbank Public Library
Pedro Orellana – Cerritos Public Library
Kevin Vigil – San Diego County Library
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM PT
Crafting Compelling Library Advocacy Stories
Location: Ballroom B
Paul Signorelli – Paul Signorelli & Associates
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM PT
Centering Community: Libraries as Affirming Cultural Spaces
Location: Raincross D
Alexus M. Hunt – Burbank Public Library
Khrisma A. McMurray – Indiana University Indianapolis
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM PT
Critical Cataloging Post-Critical Cataloging: What Do We Do Now, and What Do We Call It?
Location: Raincross E
Joshua Hutchinson – University of Southern California
Katherine D. Harris – San Jose State University
Zoe Moshenberg – San Jose State University
Krystal Boehlert – William Andrews Clark Memorial Library, UCLA
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM PT
Eyes on Your Library: Short Form Content Strategies to Increase Your Reach on Social Media
Location: Raincross F
Jac Sanchez – Whittier Public Library
Margo Diamond-Nelson – City of Whittier
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM PT
Reading Nation Waterfall Book Ecosystems
Location: Meeting Room 9/10
Anthony Chow – San Jose State University, School of Information
Camille Charette – San Jose State University, School of Information
Phyllis Goodeill – Del Norte County Library District
Shannon Brockhurst – San Jose State University, School of Information
Kimberly Long – San Jose State University, School of Information
Jackie Leonard – San José State University, School of Information
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM PT
The New Bay Point Library: A Model of Creative Collaboration
Location: Meeting Room 7/8
Katie Stuart – Noll & Tam Architects
Chris Noll – Noll & Tam Architects
Alison McKee
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM PT
Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall
Location: Exhibit Hall
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PT
Exhibit Hall Open
Location: Exhibit Hall
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM PT
15 Minute Mentoring
Location: Raincross D
Jamie S. Poirier – Solano County Library
Kevin Tolley – Solano County
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM PT
Adult Services IG Meeting
Location: Meeting Room 6
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM PT
Burned but Not Broken: The Story of the Altadena Library District's Budget Recovery After the Eaton Fire
Location: Meeting Room 9/10
Nikki Winslow – Altadena Library District
Katie Clark – Altadena Library District
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM PT
Charlando e Imaginando con Terapeutas del Habla y Lenguaje: Partnering with Speech-Language Therapists to Support Language Equity in Racialized, Multilingual Communities
Location: Ballroom A
Nick Catt – Los Angeles Public Library, Mt. San Antonio College, Pasadena City College, Los Angeles Valley College
Shirley Ly – Los Angeles Public Library
Cecilia Perez – University of Southern California
Alejandro Granados Vargas – University of California, Irvine
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM PT
Creating Intentional Storytime Training
Location: Meeting Room 4/5
Rose Waldman – Menlo Park Library
Ella Hadrovic – Menlo Park Library
John Weaver – Menlo Park Library
Desiree Rose Wong – Menlo Park Library
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM PT
Fast, Nuanced, and Inspirational: Telling Advocacy Stories in Public Meetings
Location: Ballroom B
Paul Signorelli – Paul Signorelli & Associates
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM PT
From the Pages Stage: Authors Kristina McMorris, Rosa Kwon Easton and Jennifer Coburn
Location: From the Pages Stage (Booth 215)
Kristina McMorris
Rosa Kwon Easton
Jennifer Coburn
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM PT
Graphic Novel & Comics IG Meeting
Location: Boardroom
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM PT
Once Upon a Library: How to Find Memorable Library Stories to Use for Marketing and Promotion
Location: Raincross E
Angela Hursh – NoveList
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM PT
Parable of the Metadata: An Iterative Strategy for Digital Collections Description and Publishing
Location: Raincross F
Krystal Boehlert – William Andrews Clark Memorial Library, UCLA
Natalie Moller – University of California, Riverside Library
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM PT
Teen Interns @ Your Library
Location: Meeting Room 7/8
Christopher R. Durr – California State Library
Kaela D. Villalobos – California State Library
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM PT
Concessions Available for Purchase
Location: Upper Concourse
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM PT
Claim Your Worth: Real Talk on Pay, Perks, and Power Moves
Location: Ballroom A
Jayanti Addleman – Hayward Public Library
Crystal Duran – Belvedere Tiburon Library
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM PT
From the Pages Stage: Author Steven Rowley
Location: From the Pages Stage (Booth 215)
Steven Rowley
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM PT
Library Field Trips and the Sustainable California Libraries Grant
Location: Meeting Room 4/5
Kevin Tolley – Solano County
Julianna Robbins – California State Library
Alexa Minasian – Solano County Library
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM PT
Management IG Meeting
Location: Meeting Room 6
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM PT
Partnering for Progress: How Libraries and Workforce Development Are Transforming Lives
Location: Raincross E
Veronica Cortez – Ontario City Library
Tamika Tonge – San Bernardino County
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM PT
Publishing Community Voices: Writing, Storytelling & Connection
Location: Ballroom B
Chelsea Eggli – Oceanside Public Library
Lupita Vergara – Oceanside Public Library
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM PT
Storytelling on the Move with the Tale Trail StoryWalk
Location: Meeting Room 7/8
Lauren Regenhardt – Irvine Public Library
Claire Crawford – Mission Viejo Library
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM PT
Teens Telling Their Stories: Snapshot of a Teen Lounge
Location: Raincross D
M.G. Maloney – Anaheim Public Library
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM PT
XR Voices: Empowering Communities Through Virtual Reality Storytelling: A Session on Using Immersive Tech to Amplify Marginalized Narratives
Location: Raincross F
Alfredo Alcantar – San Jose State University, School of Information
Kelly Rausch – San José State University, School of Information
John MacLeod – XR Libraries
Ahtziry Ruiz – San José State University, School of Information
Eddie Lagos – San José State University, School of Information
Erika Naulu – San José State University, School of Information
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM PT
From the Pages Stage: Authors Matthew Quirk and Brett Battles
Location: From the Pages Stage (Booth 215)
Matthew Quirk
Brett Battles
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM PT
From the Pages Stage: Author Susan Straight
Location: From the Pages Stage (Booth 215)
Susan Straight
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM PT
Journey Mapping - Engaging Stakeholders With Your Library’s Strategic Vision
Location: Meeting Room 7/8
David Foster – Bâton Global
Jayanti Addleman – Hayward Public Library
Jeffrey A. Kappen – Baton Global
Nathan T. Wright – Nathan T. Wright Illustration
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM PT
Local History, Archives & Special Collections Interest Group All-member Meeting
Location: Raincross F
Mike Shea – Pasadena Public Library
Adrian Turner – California Digital Library
Danielle Guerrero – LA County Library
Erin Robinson – San Jose State University
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM PT
Reel Connection: Captivating Viewers with Instagram Reels
Location: Meeting Room 4/5
Alessandra C. Gonzalez – Anaheim Public Library
Byron Adams – Anaheim Public Library
Erin Kim – Anaheim Public Library
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM PT
Stacking Up: Shelving Books to Shaping Policies
Location: Ballroom B
Barbara Maes – Sonoma County Library
Ramses Escobedo – Alameda County Library
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM PT
Student IG Meeting
Location: Boardroom
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM PT
Student Success Cards in Action: Real Stories, Real Impact
Location: Ballroom A
Christopher R. Durr – California State Library
Shana Sojoyner – California State Library
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM PT
Supporting the LGBTQIA+ Community Through a Queer Advocacy Team
Location: Raincross E
Emily Cooper – Sonoma County Library
Marshall McGraw – Sonoma County Library
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM PT
Tell Your Story Through Nature Journaling
Location: Raincross D
Marleah Augustine – City of Palo Alto
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM PT
Youth Services IG Meeting
Location: Meeting Room 6
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM PT
Demystifying Management for Reluctant Leaders
Location: Meeting Room 4/5
Shawn M. Thrasher – Ontario City Library
Alysha "Ally" Cisneros – San Bernardino Public Library
Heather Firchow – LA County Library
Julia Parsons – Shasta Public Libraries
Kathye Caines – Hemet Public Library
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM PT
Enhancing Early STEM Engagement: A Collaborative Listening Session to Explore Existing Opportunities, Identify Gaps, and Share Resources
Location: Raincross D
Nathaniel Halsan – Sacramento Public Library
Carolyn F. Pfister – California Early Math Project
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM PT
From Seed Funding to Flourishing Forest: How State Library Initiatives Can Have a Lasting Impact on Your Community
Location: Raincross F
Shana Sojoyner – California State Library
Wess Garcia – Rancho Cucamonga Public Library
Leila Hassen – Azusa City Library
Melvin Racelis – Murrieta Public Library
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM PT
From the Pages Stage: Author Lian Dolan
Location: From the Pages Stage (Booth 215)
Lian Dolan
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM PT
Inclusive Spaces: Designing Accessible Public Libraries for All
Location: Ballroom A
Jon R. Andersen – Anaheim Public Library
Alessandra C. Gonzalez – Anaheim Public Library
Byron Adams – Anaheim Public Library
Deanna White – Anaheim Central Library
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM PT
Literacy IG Meeting
Location: Meeting Room 6
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM PT
Reclaiming Our Stories: The Importance of Native Programming in Public Libraries
Location: Meeting Room 7/8
Hope Saldivar – Yolo County Library
Toni Mendieta – Yolo County Library
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM PT
The Global Impact of Little Free Libraries: How Little Are They Really?
Location: Meeting Room 9/10
Anthony Chow – San Jose State University, School of Information
Migell Acosta – San Diego County Library
Jayanti Addleman – Hayward Public Library
Jenna Agricola – San Jose State University, School of Information
Isabel Villarreal – San Jose State University, School of Information
Jackie Leonard – San José State University, School of Information
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM PT
What’s New in Children’s Books
Location: Raincross E
Deborah Salyer – TeachingBooks, part of COMPASS
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM PT
Your Voice, Your Library, Your Legislature
Location: Ballroom B
Elizabeth A. Vagani – San Diego County Library
Crystal Duran – Belvedere Tiburon Library
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM PT
Poster Sessions
Location: Exhibit Hall
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM PT
Snack Break in the Exhibit Hall
Location: Exhibit Hall
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM PT
From the Pages Stage: Author Todd J Pierce
Location: From the Pages Stage (Booth 215)
Todd J. Pierce
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM PT
It Didn't Stop Me: Lived Experiences of Library Staff with Disabilities
Location: Ballroom B
Starla Villalba – Ontario City Library
Meghan Kennedy – Platt College--Riverside
Gina Robinson – CALL
Oscar Gittemeier – San Diego Public Library
Hayden Birkett – Riverside Public Library
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM PT
Library Literacy and ESL Materials Resource Share
Location: Meeting Room 4/5
Alysha "Ally" Cisneros – San Bernardino Public Library
Tara Crow – Santa Monica Public Library
Elaine Kociolek – Contra Costa County Library
Sandra Riggins – City of Carlsbad
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM PT
Playful Spaces @ the Library - Leveling up Spaces to Support Lifelong Learning Through Play
Location: Ballroom A
Jennifer Weeks – Santa Clara County Library District
Brian Sternberg – Santa Ana Public Library
Wess Garcia – Rancho Cucamonga Public Library
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM PT
Ready – or Not: Protecting Our History and Telling Our Stories
Location: Raincross D
Lena Pham – California State Library
Joel Wurl – Myriad Consulting & Training
Hillary Ellis – NEDCC Northeast Document Conservation Center
Andriana Martin – Lodi Public Library
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM PT
Road to a Bookmobile
Location: Raincross E
Christopher R. Durr – California State Library
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM PT
Taylor Swift (Library Version): Planning a Library Program Series Focused on Arts, Music, and Entrepreneurship
Location: Meeting Room 9/10
Tim Balen – Placentia Library District
Crystal F. Haryanto – University of California, Berkeley
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM PT
TeachingBooks and Schools: What Public Library Workers Should Know
Location: Raincross F
Deborah Salyer – TeachingBooks, part of COMPASS
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM PT
Technical Services IG Meeting
Location: Meeting Room 6
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM PT
SJSU iSchool Reception
Location: Offsite (Marriott Riverside - Grand Ballroom)
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM PT
Riverside Heritage House Tour: Quackery and Cures in the Victorian Age
Location: Offsite - see description
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM PT
CLA Awards Gala
Location: Meeting Room 1/2/3
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM PT
Youth Services Interest Group Happy Hour
Location: Offsite - see description
8:00 PM - 8:45 PM PT
Create, Make, and Take: An Adult Crafting Party!
Location: Ballroom B
Alysha "Ally" Cisneros – San Bernardino Public Library
Katie DeKorte – Sacramento Public Library
Nikki Villalobos – San Bernardino Public Library
Jana Waitman – Ontario City Library
8:00 PM - 8:45 PM PT
Library Card Trading Event
Location: Meeting Room 6
Nichole Brown – California Library Association/Oakland Public Library
8:00 PM - 8:45 PM PT
Poetry Workshop and Writing Session: Using Poetry to Tell Your Library Story
Location: Ballroom A
James Tyner – Fresno County Public Library
8:00 PM - 8:45 PM PT
Resin Crafts Made Easy!
Location: Meeting Room 4/5
Allen R. Kesinger – Irvine Public Library
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM PT
Night Track
Location: Various Meeting Rooms
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9:00 PM - 10:00 PM PT
President's Program Featuring John Szabo
Location: Ballroom A
John F. Szabo – Los Angeles Public Library
Genesis Hansen – City of Mission Viejo
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