New Hampshire Library Association upcoming events

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.

The Reference Interview and the Art of Asking Questions (Friday, July 17, 2026)

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The Reference Interview and the Art of Asking Questions

The reference interview is a fundamental service that information professionals provide to library patrons. By asking questions, librarians can help patrons refine their search query and locate useful information sources. Not only does this reduce the time a patron might spend on unfruitful searches, it also increases patron satisfaction in the service they receive. This workshop will give an overview of why and how we conduct reference interviews, and give special focus to the types of clarifying and sense-making questions information professionals can use to conduct a successful interview.

Presenter:

Susan Harmon is the Head of Information & Technology at the Manchester City Library in Manchester, NH. She started her career in 2012, graduated from Simmons in 2013, began working at the Manchester library in 2015, and rose to lead her division in 2025.

This workshop is limited to 20 people in person.

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

Cost: $15 NHLA READS members $25 NHLA members/guest

Payment can be made via credit card online.

Registration deadline: July 16, 2026.

Payment must be received prior to the start of class

Please read the NHLA Cancellation policy before registering.

Questions? Contact Josianne Fitzgerald, READS President, at readspresident@nhlibrarians.org.

NHSLS Library Camp 2026 (Thursday, August 06, 2026)

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:30:00 GMT

It's time for camp!

Thursday, August 6, 2026

8:30am - 1:00pm

LAST DAY FOR REGISTRATION: July 30, 2026

Join your fellow NH School Librarians to get a great boost of energy and new ideas to kick off your school year!

We are looking forward to what has become a great networking event to share ideas with your colleagues from across the state, hear about new books in our Book Slams, and just enjoy the company of your fellow school librarians.

We hope you will join us for Library Camp
at Bedford High School, 47 Nashua Road, Bedford, NH

Registration Open June 24 - July 30, 2026.

Member rates*: $50

Non-member rate: $75

*Please note that the membership rate is for any NHLA membership level. You must be a current active NHLA member at the time your registration is completed to receive the Member rate.

Payment: Payment must be made at the time of registration, online with a credit card. We are not able to accept Purchase Orders or checks. No check payments will be accepted. Please be aware that your registration will be cancelled if payment by credit card is not made within 15 minutes. Please email bsloat@nhsls.org with questions about registration.

Registration Cancellation Policy: In order to receive a refund, written cancellation of Library Camp registration must be received by July 30, 2025 to bsloat@nhsls.org. Refunds will be handled on a case by case basis.

ADA Compliance: If you require special assistance, let us know at least 6 weeks prior to the conference. We cannot ensure the availability of appropriate accommodations without prior notification. Please email past-president@nhsls.org at time of registration.

Please contact past-president@nhsls.org with any questions.

We are not accepting any mail-in payments for this event.

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!

YALS-CLNH Joint Fall Conference (Thursday, October 29, 2026)

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

YALS and CLNH are going Through the Looking Glass to Transform Youth Library Worlds for our second joint fall conference!

As in 2025, we'll have two sessions per time slot, and a a single keynote speaker.

This year's keynote is M.T. Anderson. We'll also have a special recorded message from Lois Lowry!

Check this event and your email for schedule updates.

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.