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2019 NMLA-MPLA Conference
Wednesday, October 30, 2019 -- Friday, November 01, 2019
Base fee:
Member/Non-Member— One Day: $95 / $120
Retiree/Student— One Day: $50 (Membership required)
Retiree/Student— Full Conference: $80 (Membership required; box lunch included)
Member/Non-Member— Full Conference: $130 / $160 (A box lunch is included with this registration)
Preconference Only: This option is for those who want to attend a preconference without attending other days of the conference.
Member/Non-Member— Pre-Conference: $30 / $60

Free! School Librarians Engage: An Energizing Post Conference Retreat

9 am to 4 pm; Saturday, November 2nd - Museum of Natural History - email Mary (at) chappellweb.com for info. Registration is still open - CLICK HERE!

Check out the Conference Line-up! Click here to see the live program!

The Mountain Plains & New Mexico Library Association Joint Conference pulls librarians from 12 states and hosts the largest regional geography representation, pulling librarians, system administrators, and heads of state from Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming. Our region has experienced explosive population growth and unprecedented innovation in public service. See how libraries of all types are staying ahead of the curve!

Reserve a room today & receive the discounted rate! Call 1-866-505-7829.

Hotel Albuquerque in Old Town has requested that conference attendees use the discount code 1910NMLA. For more information about this year's beautiful accommodations - for the conference and for overnights, visit Hotel Albuquerque.


Wanda Brown!

NMLA & MPLA are honored to have ALA President, Wanda Brown, give this year's keynote address.

From Wanda's campaign: "I will bring leadership experience, a voice to represent our profession in addressing current issues, and the determination to promote the importance of libraries as successful contributors to our society. As the professional organization representing America’s libraries, it is vital for ALA to demonstrate the importance of our role in a complex and dynamic world of information. Our strength lies in numbers. Let’s be a partner in a stronger future."

We are getting closer to this year’s annual conference, which is shaping up to be a great event. This year we’re trying something a little different with the traditional Author Luncheon. We are excited to announce that New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Darynda Jones will be the luncheon’s keynote speaker.

There are so many superb local authors we wanted to add to the party, so there will be an author at every table as well. Take advant age of this opportunity to meet some notable writers and enjoy a delicious lunch as well. Seats for the Author Jubilee Event are limited and going quickly, so get yours today. If you’ve already registered, you can add the luncheon to your registration.

If you haven’t yet had the opportunity, the early bird registration deadline is approaching quickly. Luncheon registration is an option during the registration process. If you have any questions please email us (annual_conference@nmla.org or membership@nmla.org).

As always, members receive lower rates and it’s not too late to join or renew your membership.


"New Mexico Library Association" is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization. P.O. Box 26074, Albuquerque, NM 87125

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