New Hampshire Library Association upcoming events

ITS April Meeting (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:30:00 GMT

The ITS Section will meet online via Zoom for a discussion of library technology topics and trends.

A Zoom link will be shared via the ITS Google Group in advance of the meeting.

Contact itspresident@nhlibrarians.org for questions and agenda item requests.

Sustainability Committee Meeting (Tuesday, May 05, 2026)

Tue, 05 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Join the NHLA Sustainability Committee!! The committee meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 1-2 via zoom.

Read the agenda here!

Contact nhlasustainability@nhlibrarians.org for questions!

2026 Small Libraries Summit (Monday, May 11, 2026)

Mon, 11 May 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Collaboration, Connection & Community Building in Conway!

Please join us for the 2026 Small Libraries Summit on Monday, May 11th from 9:30 AM–3:30 PM at the Conway Public Library—a full day of learning, collaboration, and inspiration designed specifically for librarians serving communities with populations under 2,000.

Presented by the NH State Library and the NH Library Association, this summit brings together small library leaders to share practical strategies, strengthen connections, and explore solutions tailored to the unique opportunities and challenges of small libraries.

We are pleased to welcome Maria Sanders, who will present “Libraries as Third Spaces.” This engaging keynote will explore how small libraries can serve as vital community hubs—welcoming spaces beyond home and work where connection, learning, and belonging thrive.

YAWPS! (You Already Win at Public Speaking) Public Speaking Tips for Library Staff (Friday, May 15, 2026)

Fri, 15 May 2026 14:30:00 GMT

YAWPS! (You Already Win at Public Speaking) Public Speaking Tips for Library Staff

You already possess the skills to be an effective public speaker! Presenting storytime trains you to read a room instantly and to think on your feet. Answering readers’ advisory questions shifts the focus away from yourself so you can effectively assist a patron. The pride you feel in your library’s services bubbles over, and you can’t resist sharing with confidence about them as you check out a patron. And organizational skills are woven into every library task - from shelving to cataloging to scheduling. Through discussion and hands-on exercises, this workshop will help you identify your existing skills and learn new ones to create a toolbox to help you be more confident when you need to speak publicly.

Yvette Couser has been the Director of the Merrimack Public Library since 2012 and has worked in public libraries since 2001. She holds a Master’s in Library Science degree from Indiana University and a Bachelor’s in Fine Arts degree in Dramatic Writing from New York University. Yvette is the Past President of the GMILCS Library Consortium and has served on the NHLA Board in several roles; she is the NHLA Website Coordinator and a member of the Equity and Intellectual Freedom Committee. Yvette attributes her knowledge of and confidence in public speaking to years of working in theatre, children’s ministry, and in youth librarianship.

This presentation is sponsored by the NHLA Paralibrarian Section and is open to members and non-members.

Cost: $15 NHLA Paralibrarian members

$25 NHLA members/guest

Payment can be made via credit card online or check.

If paying by check, please make payable to NHLA Paralibrarians and mail or put on the NHAIS van to Tammy MacCraken, NHLA Paralibrarian Treasurer @ Wadleigh Memorial Library

Registration deadline: May 15, 2026

Payment must be received prior to the start of class

Please read the NHLA Cancellation policy before registering.

Login link for the conference will be emailed to all registrants a few days prior.

Questions? Contact Hope Garner, NHLA Paralibrarian Education Chair at libraryadvocate62@gmail.com

ITS May Meeting (Wednesday, May 27, 2026)

Wed, 27 May 2026 14:30:00 GMT

The ITS Section will meet online via Zoom for a discussion of library technology topics and trends.

A Zoom link will be shared via the ITS Google Group in advance of the meeting.

Contact itspresident@nhlibrarians.org for questions and agenda item requests.

Canva for Beginners (Friday, May 29, 2026)

Fri, 29 May 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Canva for Beginners

In today’s class, we will be learning the basics of Canva – how to design a flyer with templates, how to upload images, and how to align your flyer with your library’s branding. There will also be a Q&A session with the opportunity to ask questions and test out specific Canva components. Each participant will walk away with basic Canva understanding and a simple flyer.

Veronika Sokol is the Assistant Librarian at the Fitzwilliam Town Library. With more than a decade of Canva experience, she loves to create marketing materials for the library, as well as personal projects. She is currently pursuing her degree in Digital Media and Communications at Northeastern University. When not working or studying, Veronika serves as a local titleholder in the Miss New Hampshire Scholarship Program. She also enjoys crafting, baking, and performing.

This presentation is sponsored by the NHLA Paralibrarian Section and is open to members and non-members.

Cost: $15 NHLA Paralibrarian members

$25 NHLA members/guest

Payment can be made via credit card online or check.

If paying by check, please make payable to NHLA Paralibrarians and mail or put on the NHAIS van to Brookline Public Library/Tammy McCracken 16 Main Street Brookline, NH 03033, NHLA Paralibrarian Treasurer

Registration deadline: May 15, 2026

Payment must be received prior to the start of class

Please read the NHLA Cancellation policy before registering.

Login link for the conference will be emailed to all registrants a few days prior.

Questions? Contact Hope Garner, NHLA Paralibrarian Education Chair at libraryadvocate62@gmail.com

Sustainability Committee Meeting (Tuesday, June 02, 2026)

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Join the NHLA Sustainability Committee!! The committee meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 1-2 via zoom.

Read the agenda here!

Contact nhlasustainability@nhlibrarians.org for questions!

ITS June Meeting (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:30:00 GMT

The ITS Section will meet in-person at the Moultonborough Library as well as online via Zoom for a discussion of library technology topics and trends.

A Zoom link will be shared via the ITS Google Group in advance of the meeting.

Contact itspresident@nhlibrarians.org for questions and agenda item requests.

Sustainability Committee Meeting (Tuesday, August 04, 2026)

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Join the NHLA Sustainability Committee!! The committee meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 1-2 via zoom.

Read the agenda here!

Contact nhlasustainability@nhlibrarians.org for questions!

Sustainability Committee Meeting (Tuesday, September 01, 2026)

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Join the NHLA Sustainability Committee!! The committee meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 1-2 via zoom.

Read the agenda here!

Contact nhlasustainability@nhlibrarians.org for questions!

Sustainability Committee Meeting (Tuesday, October 06, 2026)

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Join the NHLA Sustainability Committee!! The committee meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 1-2 via zoom.

Read the agenda here!

Contact nhlasustainability@nhlibrarians.org for questions!

Sustainability Committee Meeting (Tuesday, November 03, 2026)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Join the NHLA Sustainability Committee!! The committee meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 1-2 via zoom.

Read the agenda here!

Contact nhlasustainability@nhlibrarians.org for questions!

Sustainability Committee Meeting (Tuesday, December 01, 2026)

Tue, 01 Dec 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Join the NHLA Sustainability Committee!! The committee meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 1-2 via zoom.

Read the agenda here!

Contact nhlasustainability@nhlibrarians.org for questions!

NHLA 2027 Spring Conference Exhibitors (Thursday, May 06, 2027)

Thu, 06 May 2027 13:00:00 GMT

The NHLA Conference Committee is excited to announce our 2027 Spring Conference will be held May 6th and 7th at Mill Falls in Meredith, NH. We are working hard to plan a conference that will educate, inform, inspire, and motivate our colleagues. We would like to invite you to be a part of our efforts and appreciate your support of New Hampshire libraries.

Your participation will allow attendees to have access to your services and products during our designated vendor breaks. We hope you will sign up for a table or consider being a conference sponsor.

Vendor Hall Table $600:

The rate includes a table with linens and skirt in the designated vendor hall, exclusive vendor times in the conference schedule, inclusion in the conference program, wireless Internet access, electricity (if needed), on-site parking, and meals for one vendor representative (an additional $75 for each additional representative applies to cover meals).

Vendor Hall Table for Nonprofit Organizations $250:
This fee includes a table and chair with linens and skirt in the designated vendor hall, exclusive vendor times in the conference schedule, inclusion in the conference program, wireless Internet access, electricity (if needed), on-site parking, and meals for one vendor representative (an additional $75 for each additional representative applies to cover meals).

General Sponsorship: $300
A general sponsorship are for those vendors who are unable to attend the conference, but would like to still support NHLA. We will include your business in the conference promotional materials. This is a great way to "advertise" to all our conference attendees.

Meal Sponsorship: $1100 (Limited to 5)

The rate includes a table with linens and skirt in the designated vendor hall, exclusive vendor times in the conference schedule, recognition as a conference sponsor during all food breaks, displaying of banner (if provided), your business logo on conference promotional materials, inclusion in the conference program as a sponsor, wireless Internet access, electricity (if needed), on-site parking, and meals for one vendor representative (an additional $75 for each additional representative applies to cover meals).

Please contact Nicole Gauvreau, Conference Chair, for more information at conference@nhlibrarians.org. You will be sent a vendor exhibitor agreement for completion. Formal notification will be sent, along with your table assignment, when the completed agreement is received and reviewed. Payment in full is due by March 1, 2027.