Schedule At-a-Glance
We’re excited to bring TLA 2021 to you! We’re planning for special author events, lots of social networking with peers and experts, educational programming taught by your fellow librarians and leaders in the field, a vibrant exhibit hall, and many opportunities for you to learn, grow and enjoy time with one another.
In addition to live general sessions each day, TLA 2021 includes outstanding education sessions for all types of libraries. There are multiple, concurrent prerecorded education programs, and many will include a live chat session with speaker(s).
TLA 2021 (originally scheduled for April 20-23 in San Antonio) will be a fully virtual event held April 22 – 24. Learn more about the decision to go virtual here.
Visit with exhibitors as you discover the latest books, products and services offered in the Exhibit Hall. Connect with colleagues and make new connections in live chat rooms which are open during show hours.
Schedule At-A-Glance*
Thursday, April 22
7:30 – 8:30 a.m. Daybreak (health event, special author visits, and chat rooms)
8:30 – 10:00 a.m. General Session I LIVE!
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open
10:15 – 11:15 a.m. Education Sessions
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Opening Author Session
12:45 – 1:00 p.m. TLA President’s Welcome & Exhibits Grand Opening
1:00 – 1:45 p.m. Visit the Exhibit Hall
1:45 – 2:45 p.m. Black Caucus Round Table Author Session
1:45 – 2:45 p.m. Education Sessions
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Education Sessions
4:15 – 5:15 p.m. Education Sessions
5:15 – 6:00 p.m. Networking in chat rooms and social events
6:30 p.m. TLA After Hours
Friday, April 23
7:30 – 8:30 a.m. Daybreak (health event, special author visits, and chat rooms)
9:00 – 10:00 a.m. General Session II LIVE!
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open
10:15 – 11:15 a.m. Education Sessions
11:15 a.m. – Noon Visit the Exhibit Hall
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Director’s Symposium LIVE!
1:00 – 1:45 p.m Visit the Exhibit Hall
1:45 – 2:45 p.m. Education Sessions
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Education Session
4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Education Sessions
5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Visit the Exhibit Hall, Chat Rooms
6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Black Caucus Round Table Reception
Saturday, April 24
8:00 – 8:30 a.m. Chat Rooms
8:30 a.m – 4:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open
9:00 – 10:00 a.m. General Session III LIVE!
10:15 – 11:15 a.m. Education Sessions
11:15 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. Visit the Exhibit Hall
1:45 – 2:45 p.m. Education Sessions
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Closing Author Session LIVE!
4:00 – 4:30 p.m. Exhibitor Giveaways & Closing Ceremony in the Exhibit Hall
All sessions and the exhibit hall will be available on demand through June 22.
*The schedule will be updated as more events (i.e. Black Caucus Round Table Author Session, Texas Bluebonnet Award Author Session, etc.) are finalized.