Hot Takes
New at PLA 2026!
Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 1:00 PM–3:00 PM
Ballroom B
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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!
PLA thanks ThriftBooks Global for its exclusive support of Hot Takes.
ThriftBooks Global is a silver-level sponsor of the PLA 2026 Conference.
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.
“Attending this conference reignited my love for my job…
what I’m doing here is changing lives.”
—PLA 2024 attendee, post-conference survey