Louisiana Library Association Annual Conference 2026
Attendee Registration
Lake Charles Event Center
900 Lakeshore Dr.
Lake Charles, LA 70601
SCHEDULE- AT-A-GLANCE
LLA Code of Conduct Policy
Early Bird Registration: Dec 3, 2025 - Jan 16, 2026
Member - $150
SELA Member - $150
OLA/TLA Members - $150
Speaker- $150
Non-Member - $250
Standard Registration January 17, 2026 - February 20, 2026
Member - $200
SELA Member- $200
OLA/TLA Members- $200
Speaker- $200
Non-Member - $300
Library Science Student - $75
Single-Day Registration Dec 1, 2025 - Feb 20, 2026
Member - $125
SELA Member - $125
OLA/TLA Members - $125
Speaker- $125
Non-Member - $150
On-Site Registration at Conference March 5-7
Full Conference - $300
Single Day - $150
*Speakers will be given a special registration code
Online Registration closes Friday February 20th
Hotel Accommodations
Reservations are open. All hotel options offer free parking and free WiFi as well as pet-friendly rooms. See individual hotel websites for pet-friendly regulations. Please refer to the hotel-specific details below.
Tru by Hilton Lake Charles: $139 per night
Home2 Suites by Hilton Lake Charles: $144 - $149 per night
Hampton Inn Lake Charles: $134 per night
Candlewood Suites Lake Charles South: $119 - $129 per night (call for GOV rate)
Pre-Conferences
Pre-Conference: Establishing Boundaries and Protecting Peace
Presenter: Jessica Styons, MLIS, Jefferson Parish Library Director
Hosted by: LaSSAL
DATE: Mar 4, 2025
TIME: 1:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Members - $25
Non-Members - $40
Pre-Conference: From Shelves to Safety: Equipping Library Staff with Tools for De-escalation and Crisis Response
Presenter: Arlene Limas OLY, PAVE Prevention
DATE: Mar 4, 2025
TIME: 1:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Members - $25
Non-Members - $40
Pre-Conference: Happiness Today: A Can-Do Approach
Presenter: Jeremy Bolom, MLIS, Lincoln Parish Library Director
DATE: Mar 4, 2025
TIME: 3:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Members - $25
Non-Members - $40
Pre-Conference: 4 Tools for Assessing Health Education Materials
Presenter: Molly Knapp, MA, AHIP, National Library of Medicine
DATE: Mar 4, 2025
TIME: 3:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Members - $25
Non-Members - $40
Meals, Receptions, and Tours
After-Hours Comic Con
Thursday, March 5th, 7:30 - 11:00 PM
Exhibitor discounted ticket rate: $10
Attendee ticket rate: $20
TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE
Dinner and one drink included with ticket. Additional drinks available to purchase on site. Costumes encouraged but not required.
Academic Section Breakfast
Friday, March 6th, 8:00 -8:50 AM
Members: $30.00
Non-Members: $35.00
Speaker: Dr. Brook Hanemann, McNeese State University
Title: Reimagining Cultural Partnerships: A New Frontier of Storytelling, Shared Spaces, and Cultivating Creative Alliances
Buffet featuring: Scrambled Eggs, Breakfast Sausage, Biscuits with Gravy & Jam, Grits, and a Fresh Fruit Salad made with Yogurt & Granola. Coffee/Tea/Juice
Public Section & Trustees Luncheon
Friday, March 6th, 12:00 - 1:30 PM
This luncheon will be served buffet style.
Members: $35.00
Non-Members: $40.00
Meal: Grilled chicken Acadiana w/ bacon leek sauce, Vegetarian pasta, brown sugar glazed green beans, house salad, sliced french bread, dessert bar, iced tea, and water
Awards Ceremony & Reception
Friday, March 6th, 7:00 - 9:30 PM
Members: $20.00
Non-Members: $25.00
Award winners will be given 1 free ticket and an additional 2 tickets for guests upon request.
GODORT Breakfast
Saturday, March 7th, 8:00 -8:50 AM
Members: $30.00
Non-Members: $35
Topic/speaker TBD
Buffet breakfast: Scrambled Eggs, Breakfast Sausage, Biscuits with Gravy & Jam, Grits, and a Fresh Fruit Salad made with Yogurt & Granola. Coffee/Tea/Juice.
LASL Boxed Lunch
Saturday, March 7th, 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Open to all attendees
Ticket cost: $12.00
Detailed Menu
Options
● Turkey Cheddar Sandwich
● Ham & Cheddar Sandwich
● Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich
● Caesar Salad with Chicken
Trivia Night
Saturday, March 7th, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
$15 - includes one free drink
Calcasieu Public Libraries - Central Branch and Epps Memorial Branch Tours
DATE: Saturday, March 7th
TIME: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free - RSVP required
Transportation will be provided
For conference registration questions, email lla@amigos.org or call 972-851-8000.
All registration cancellations and refund requests for the 2026 Louisiana Library Association Annual Conference, including preconference's and meal events, must be made in writing to lla@amigos.org at least 30 days before the first day of the conference. The last day to receive a refund is Thursday, February 19th 2026. There is a $25 processing fee for all refunds.
Remittance Address:
Louisiana Library Association
13610 Barrett Office Dr. Ste 108
Ballwin, MO 63021
