MASL 53 Annual Conference 2026: Full Schedule

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You will be able to validate your attendance (Check-In to sessions) using your personal schedule.

2:30pm EDT

Preconference Afternoon Session - Idea Exchange

Wednesday October 28, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT

The Idea Exchange is a free-flowing, conversation generating, resource collecting session where participants roam from table to table to learn from one another’s expertise and leave with practical ideas you can adapt in your own practice and setting

Wednesday October 28, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Grande 2 & 3

Preconference

Conference Strands Collaboration, Advocacy & Leadership, Literacy Resources, Curriculum & Programming, Management & Administration
Interest Level All

7:45am EDT

Welcome & Costume Contest

Thursday October 29, 2026 7:45am - 8:00am EDT

Grande 2 & 3

Welcome to MASL 53! We hope you will enjoy the conference this year and participate in our costume contest celebrating our theme, "All Characters Welcome." Dress up as your favorite character. Judges will roam during the welcome and opening keynote to decide the winners. Winners will be announced during lunch on Thursday.

Thursday October 29, 2026 7:45am - 8:00am EDT
Grande 2 & 3

Networking

Interest Level All

8:00am EDT

Opening Keynote with Lauren Mobley

Thursday October 29, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am EDT

Grande 2 & 3

Library as the Lead: Main Character Energy
In a time when schools are navigating challenges, change, and constant demands, the library has the power to lead the story. In this inspiring and energizing keynote, attendees will explore how school libraries can move beyond supporting roles and step fully into the spotlight as the heart of the school community. Through storytelling, practical examples, and a celebration of student-centered library leadership, “Library as the Lead: Main Character Energy” challenges librarians to embrace bold advocacy, intentional programming, inclusive collections, and authentic relationships that position the library as essential to student success. Participants will leave encouraged to own their impact, amplify their voice, and lead with the confidence, creativity, and “main character energy” their schools need now more than ever.

Speakers

Lauren Mobley

School Library Media Specialist, Promise Career Institute High School

Thursday October 29, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Grande 2 & 3

Keynote

Interest Level All

12:00pm EDT

General Membership Lunch & Networking

Thursday October 29, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT

Grande 2 & 3

Network and build relationships with colleagues while enjoying lunch included in your conference registration. Winners of the "All Characters Welcome" Costume Contest will be announced during lunch. Be sure to check out the sticker/button exchange table during lunch in Grande 2&3!

Thursday October 29, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Grande 2 & 3

Lunch

12:00pm EDT

Sticker/Button Exchange

Thursday October 29, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT

Grande 2 & 3

Bring book and library-related stickers and buttons to exchange with other attendees during lunch. Forgot to bring your own to trade? Don’t worry, there will be extra stickers and buttons out for all.

Thursday October 29, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Grande 2 & 3

Networking

2:00pm EDT

Roundtables

Thursday October 29, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Grande 2 & 3

Thursday October 29, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Grande 2 & 3

Roundtables

6:00pm EDT

MASL 53 Awards Gala

Thursday October 29, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT

Grande 2 & 3

Join us for dinner and a celebration of our exceptional colleagues during the MASL 53 Awards Gala, including a cash bar and silent auction. NOTE: This event is FREE, but you must register in advance to give an accurate count to the kitchen.

Thursday October 29, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Grande 2 & 3

Networking

MASL 53 Annual Conference 2026

2:30pm EDT

7:45am EDT

8:00am EDT

Lauren Mobley

12:00pm EDT

12:00pm EDT

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6:00pm EDT

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