2021 WLA Conference

Join us for #WLA2021, September 30–October 2 at the Bellveue Marriott! We hope to see you for the full in-person experience, though we will also have select virtual offerings for those who can’t make the trip this time.

Early bird registration opens Wednesday, July 21 at 12:00 pm. This year, the conference duration will be shorter than in years past, with pre-conference workshops taking place on the first day, followed by two full days of professional development opportunities, keynotes, and exciting networking events!

The Conference Committee has selected the theme of Communities, Conversations, Connections. As each of us has faced isolation and change, we’ve been pushed to embrace technology, find new ways to connect, and re-examine the status quo. We’re preparing for a return to normal, but what does that new normal look like for libraries? How can we start conversations and forge stronger bonds with our communities?

The committee is hard at work planning relevant and fun opportunities for you to reconnect with your colleagues, both virtually and in-person. Watch for updates!

Conference Hotel

Bellevue Marriott
200 110th Avenue NE, Bellevue, WA  98004

Conference Group Rate
$154/night - plus taxes and fees

Book Online by Sept. 7

Book By Phone
Call +1 425-214-7600 and mention WLA Conference

COVID-19 Update

The WLA Board of Directors and Conference Committee are carefully monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on in-person events. Our priority is the well-being of our conference attendees, and precautions will be put in place in accordance with state and local guidelines to ensure a safe and healthy conference for everyone.

General Schedule of Events