RI Library Association Conference Registration is now open!
Rhode Island State Representative
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Kimberly Usselman (she/hers)
Rhode Island State Representative to the NELA Executive Board
Library Director, Middletown Public Library
Email: r...@nelib.org ~ Website: nelib.org
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2026 RILA Conference Registration is open NOW. RILA members receive a discounted registration.
The Conference Committee is thrilled to welcome ALA President Sam Helmick as our Thursday opening remarks speaker and two acclaimed authors as keynotes: Author Liz Gotauco as our Keynote Speaker on Wednesday, May 20, and author Nathan Sanders as our Keynote Speaker on Thursday, May 21.
Both days will be packed with exciting sessions, exhibitor booths, and networking opportunities. On Wednesday, join us to congratulate this year's RILA Award winners and attend the RILA Business meeting. Our school librarian track is on Thursday, with plenty of sessions that will appeal to all library staff as well as built-in networking opportunities on both days. The RILA lounge is also back this year!
Join us for Boozy Bingo on Wednesday at 5pm, regardless of whether you attend the conference that day! Registration is just $10, and is available on the conference website.
The conference will take place at the Center for Biotechnology & Life Sciences at the University of Rhode Island in Kingston, Rhode Island. Visit the 2026 RILA Conference page to view the daily schedules and register today!
Show your librarian pride by wearing a RILA or SLRI tee shirt or tote to the conference!
