Join us for our Special Events

Pre-Conference: Sunday, April 27th

Conference Room 5 @ 2:30-5:00 PM

Legislative Workshop: Ready, Set, Advocate!

Presented by: Keith Fiels, Self-Employed; Ellen Paul, Connecticut Library Consortium; Alice Knapp, Ferguson Library; & Maureen Sullivan, Maureen Sullivan Associates

Successful advocacy involves everyone. This workshop will help you become a powerful advocate for your library and for libraries in Connecticut. You can make a critical contribution to advancing your library and your community through easy-to-learn and use tools - creating your library's message, developing a powerful story, and making an action plan.

Cost of attendance includes light refreshments.

$25 Add-On Ticket

Pre-Conference: Sunday, April 27th

Mystic Ballroom @ 6:00-8:00 PM

President's Reception

Meet and Greet with CLA President, Scott Jarzombek and CLA President-Elect, Erin Dummeyer. Mingle with colleagues and join in on fun games.

*This is a free event that includes soft drinks and small snacks. Cash Bar available.

Day 1: Monday, April 28th

Mystic Ballroom @ 8:30-9:00 AM

Connecticut Library Association Membership Meeting

Join us for our membership meeting and find out all about what CLA has accomplished this year and what CLA can do for you.

Members we ask that you attend this meeting as there will be a vote.

Nonmembers we welcome you to join us and learn more about CLA. We then implore you to head to the membership table in the Exhibit hall and become a member!

After-Hours Event: Monday, April 28th

Marriott Foyer @ 4:50-5:15 PM

Cocktails with Vendors

Join us in the exhibit hall to mingle with our vendors. Cash bar will be available.

After-Hours Event: Monday, April 28th

Mystic Ballroom @ 5:15-7:00 PM

Closet Runway Fundraiser

Hosted by: Kristina Lareau and Jen Butler

Are you a crafter? A maker? A fashion aficionado? Do you jump at the opportunity to create Library displays or design craft and maker projects? Or, perhaps you would enjoy watching and cheering on others as they create tomorrow’s fashion before your eyes. Teams of Library folk compete to create the best outfit out of materials found in the closets and cabinets of a Children’s Library. Can you elevate the felt? Empower the pom-poms? Glorify the glitter? This fundraiser challenges you to have fun flexing your creative muscles and enjoy some friendly team competition.

*Cost of attendance includes a drink ticket, light refreshments, an upgrade ticket and the option to either be part of a team or a spectator.

$25 Add-On Ticket

After-Hours Event: Monday, April 28th

Mystic Ballroom @ 7:00-8:00 PM

Stitch 'N Bitch + Craft Supply Swap

Sponsored and Hosted by: Conference Committee

Are you staying overnight on Monday and into textile arts? Join us for a chill
time and work on your current project. Knitters, crocheters, and all
needlepoint enthusiasts are welcome! Not a stitcher? Join in for a craft
swap!

*This is a free event.

Day 2: Tuesday, April 29th

Mystic Ballroom @ 8:00-8:45 AM

CLA Awards Ceremony

Join us in celebrating our library colleagues as we give out the CLA Awards and Scholarships.

This event is free for attendees.