WLA Mission
The Washington Library Association leads, advocates, educates, and connects.
WLA Board Office Hours
To provide an opportunity for questions and discussion, particularly around the proposed Revised Bylaws, Board members will host virtual office hours throughout the month of May on Tuesdays from 6:00–7:00 pm and Fridays from 12:00–1:00 pm.
Members are welcome to join the calls using the zoom link in the email sent to members titled Member Meeting Recap | Member Feedback Requested: Proposed Bylaws Updates and Conference Timing.
2026 WLA Conference
Thank you to all who attended the 2026 WLA Conference! We hope you had a wonderful time and look forward to seeing you again at next year's conference!
Our 2026 theme—Cultivating Communities—celebrates the resilience, creativity, and connection that define Washington’s libraries. Just as Yakima’s fertile valleys nurture thriving orchards, libraries are spaces where ideas take root, knowledge grows, and people come together. In a landscape of evolving technologies, shifting resources, and expanding community needs, libraries remain essential hubs of support and possibility.
April 16–18, 2026
Yakima Valley Convention & Event Center
Join the Bookend Collective!
The WLA Bookend Collective offers corporate and nonprofit partners a meaningful way to champion our Association’s mission—to lead, advocate, educate, and connect. By becoming a member of the Bookend Collective, we can ensure Washington communities remain strong and thriving for future generations.
Your annual contribution to the WLA Bookend Collective will help support today, sustain tomorrow. Initiatives include:
- Accessible training and learning opportunities, often free or low-cost, equip every library worker with the knowledge and confidence to deliver exceptional service to their communities.
- Tailored advocacy resources address the specific challenges faced by libraries, helping them build stronger, more effective partnerships with local leaders and decision-makers.
- Building a library network that connects library staff across the state, fostering collaboration, shared learning, and growth. This network empowers the dedicated professionals to face challenges together and continue delivering vital services to their communities.
Please visit our homepage for more information and to sponsor!
