Hot Takes

New at PLA 2026!

Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 1:00 PM–3:00 PM

What’s your take on the future of public libraries? Join us for mild, medium, and spicy ideas from your peers that will get people talking! Hot Takes is a learning and networking event new to PLA 2026. This Tuesday afternoon session features quick, high-energy talks from passionate public library people. Pop in to share your ideas, get inspired, and make connections before the official conference kick-off!

Hot Takes and Conference 101 are the only official PLA 2026 Conference programs offered on Tuesday. Held close to the registration area, these sessions will provide a lively introduction to the Conference experience.

PLA thanks ThriftBooks Global for its exclusive support of Hot Takes.

ThriftBooks Global is a silver-level sponsor of the PLA 2026 Conference.

“Attending this conference reignited my love for my job…

what I’m doing here is changing lives.”

—PLA 2024 attendee, post-conference survey