Idaho Library Association 2026 Conference

Threads of Connection: Weaving Stronger Libraries

October 20 – 22, 2026

Courtyard Marriott in West Boise/Meridian

Conference Schedule

October 20: Preconference Sessions and Activities

October 21: Full Conference Day and Awards Dinner

October 22: Full Conference Day (ending at 4:00 p.m.)

Conference Registration

Registration dates: open August 1 – September 30, 2026

Registration form: Link coming on August 1st!

Conference Hotel

Conference rate at the hotel is $174/night and is available for reservations for nights between Monday, October 19, and Friday, October 23. 

Hotel room reservations link: Courtyard Marriott West Boise/Meridian - ILA 2026 Conference Rate 

(Deadline for reservations at group rate is September 30, 2026)

ILA Awards & Banquet

Scholarships and awards will be presented at the conference banquet on Wednesday, October 21, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Tickets to the banquet only will be on sale during the registration period.

Award nomination information: Nomination Form

(Deadline to submit nominations is June 5, 2026)

Proposal submission dates: April 29 – June 30, 2026

Session proposal link: Conference Session Proposal Form

Sponsorship/exhibitor registration dates: May 5 – September 15, 2026

Sponsorship/exhibitor link: Sponsorship/Exhibitor Form  

(Deadline to submit Sponsor/Exhibitor form: September 15, 2026)

Conference Questions?