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| WLA Member |
Trustee/Library Friend/Retiree |
Nonmember | Student | Non-Industry Guest | |
| Early Bird (through March 29 Extended to April 3) | $305 | $255 | $465 | $185 | $225 |
| Standard (through April 12) | $325 | $275 | $485 | $205 | $245 |
| Onsite* | $345 | $295 | $505 | $225 | $265 |
* PLEASE NOTE: We will only be able to accommodate a very limited number of registrations on-site.
Single Day - Thursday, May 2
| WLA Member | Trustee/Library Friend/Retiree (Must be WLA Member) |
Nonmember | Student | Non-Industry Guest | |
| Early Bird (through March 29 Extended through April 3) | $215 | $165 | $345 | $135 | $155 |
| Standard (through April 12) | $235 | $185 | $365 | $155 | $175 |
| Onsite* | $255 | $205 | $385 | $175 | $195 |
*PLEASE NOTE: We will only be able to accommodate a very limited number of registrations on-site.
Single Day - Friday, May 3
| WLA Member | Trustee/Library Friend/Retiree (Must be WLA Member) |
Nonmember | Student | Non-Industry Guest | |
| Early Bird (through March 29 Extended through April 3) | $195 | $145 | $325 | $120 | $135 |
| Standard (through April 12) | $215 | $165 | $345 | $140 | $155 |
| Onsite* | $235 | $185 | $365 | $160 | $175 |
*PLEASE NOTE: We will only be able to accommodate a very limited number of registrations on-site.
- Early bird rate applies through March 29, 2024. Early bird rates extended through April 3 at midnight. Standard rates apply from April 4 - April 12.
- Registration after April 12, 2024, must be done onsite at the conference. Onsite registration rates apply.
- Refunds for canceled conference registrations will be provided, less a $25 cancellation fee, for all requests received no later than Friday, April 12, 2024. No refunds after April 12, 2024.
- Registration is required to attend any conference function.
Make the Case to Attend
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Lodging
The conference hotel is the Stevens Point Holiday Inn Convention Center, 1001 Amber Ave, Stevens Point, WI 54482.
The conference room rate is $104.99 for a standard room. This rate is available through April 11, 2024, or until the block is full - whichever comes first.
To make a room reservation at the Stevens Point Holiday Inn:
- Click here to make your room reservation online; or
- Call (715) 344-0200 and press #1.
When making reservations, we ask that you please reference the group name WI LIBRARY ASSN and the Group Block Code: WLA.
Keynote Speakers
Opening Keynote: A Conversation with Author Jennifer Chiaverini
Join Madison’s own internationally bestselling author Jennifer Chiaverini for a conversation and Q&A about her beloved Elm Creek Quilts series and her acclaimed historical novels, including several with Wisconsin ties.
She will discuss her lifelong love of libraries and how they figure in her fiction, including her latest release, THE MUSEUM OF LOST QUILTS—a new Elm Creek Quilts novel available just in time for the 25th anniversary of the series.
Thursday Luncheon Keynote: Bridging the Gaps: Connecting LGBTQ+ Identity and Story with Jenny Kalvaitis and Kristen Whitson
For generations, LGBTQ+ people have had to search for their own histories on the shelves. Libraries can serve as the bridges to span those historical gaps.
We Will Always Be Here: A Guide to Exploring and Understanding the History of LGBTQ+ Activism in Wisconsin tells the little-known stories of dozens of individuals who have empowered others to make positive changes in the state of Wisconsin and beyond.
Co-authors Jenny Kalvaitis and Kristen Whitson will share the stories behind the book, the power of connection, and the importance of activism in everyday life.
Friday Closing Keynote: The Power of Community, Conservation, and Crime Fiction with Author Jeff Nania
Jeff Nania fell in love with his public library the moment a librarian put a copy of Rascal into his hands when he was a boy. An avid reader and library patron his whole life, Jeff continues his support for libraries as an author and has shared his Northern Lakes Mystery series at dozens of library events across the state. Drawing upon careers in law enforcement and natural resources, his award-winning books captivate readers and keep them wondering who is on the right side of the law. Throughout his life, Jeff has taken the path less traveled, and these adventures have provided fodder for his engaging crime fiction while grounding his storytelling in the things he holds dear: family, community, and natural resources.
Events
Pre-Conference Workshop - Preservation First: Book Protection & Repair Workshop
Wednesday, May 1 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 pm
$55 for WLA Members/$75 for Nonmembers
Facilitated by Kary Barth of Book Kare with Kary, this 3-hour workshop is designed to demonstrate quick and easy techniques for extending shelf life on general circulating materials. Prevention is the key, but we will address specific, common repairs. Limited to 25 participants. Must have 25 registered participants by April 15 to hold the workshop.
Registration for this event is separate from the WAPL conference. Workshop attendees do not need to register for the WAPL conference. Learn more.
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Opening Reception
Wednesday, May 1 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Expo Rooms 1 and 2
$25.00 per person
Catch up with your colleagues, make new friends, and create new connections in a relaxed setting. Dinner buffet will be served. Cash bar available. Pre-registration is required.
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At the Movies with Librarians: The Power of Word and Sound
Thursday, May 2 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Expo Rooms 3A, 3 B and 4
The panel will be discussing books being made into movies slated for release in 2024. After enjoying exciting trailers, panelists will analyze how well (or poorly) these books may translate to the screen.
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Tour of the Food + Farm Exploration Center
3400 Innovation Drive, Plover, WI 5446
Thursday, May 2 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Join us for a special tour of the Food + Farm Exploration Center - a place for connecting with food and those who grow it. Come and see the incredible technology and sustainable practices used in modern production agriculture. Learn about where your food comes from and how it gets to your table by interacting with over 60 exhibits. Visit Food + Farm Exploration Center | Hands-on Agriculture Exploration Center (explorefoodandfarm.org) to learn more.
This event will require pre-registration and is limited to 50 participants. $6.00 per attendee.
Bus transportation sponsored by Stevens Point Area Convention & Visitors Bureau.
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YSS Social
Thursday, May 2 | 7:30 pm- 9:00 pm
Woodland/Trillium rooms
Members of the WLA Youth Services Section (YSS) will gather for an informal social.
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Bus transportation to Food + Farm Exploration Tour
Local Information
Stevens Point Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
