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!
PREPARING YOUR PARALIBRARIAN APPLICATION WORKSHOP
NHLA Paralibrarian Certification is a voluntary professional development portfolio for those working in NH libraries who do not have MLS/MLIS degrees. These library workers can use professional opportunities to advance through four levels of certification.
This workshop allows an in-depth look at the certification process, with the opportunity to ask questions of knowledgeable Paralibrarians, including those on the Certification Committee. Carla Ferreira and Lex Hetrick will walk you through the guidelines and each step of the application process.
Carla, Chair of the Review Committee, recently attained her Level 4 Certification. And Lex, our Paralibrarian section Webmaster, currently holds a Level 2 Certification.
Pursuit of this certification gives scope and structure to professional development activities. It encourages networking and brings new ideas and procedures to your library. Certified staff are more valuable with more skills and greater understanding of library functions.
We invite you to join us.
This session is not eligible for Paralibrarian Certification credit and is free.
In case of inclement weather, this class will be held on March 13 in Hooksett.
Questions? Contact Hope Garner, NHLA Paralibrarian Education Chair at libraryadvocate62@gmail.com
Registration is limited to 20 in person attendees
The CLNH Performer Showcase is back!
Come see performers from New Hampshire (and performers who will travel to New Hampshire), who you can book for programs at your library!
The exact list and schedule will be announced soon, but we'll have everything from magic to science!
LAST DAY FOR REGISTRATION: MARCH 11, 2026
The NHSLS will be holding our annual spring conference on March 19-20, 2026. Join us to learn how School Librarians across New Hampshire are transforming learning and leading our school communities.
We hope you will join us for This Is A School Library at the Grappone Conference Center, 70 Constitution Ave, Concord NH.
Check out the Keynote and Panelist Announcement Video to see who is coming! Visit the NHSLS website to Learn about topics that will be presented each day.
Member rates* through February 28, 2026:
$200 for one day $360 for two days
Non-member rates through February 28, 2026:
$240 for one day $440 for two days
Late registration rates for members and non-members start March 1, 2026:
$260 for one day $460 for two days
*Please note that your membership with NHLA/NHSLS may need to be renewed as of January 1, 2026
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. Please be aware that your registration will be cancelled if payment by credit card is not made within 15 minutes. Please email conference@nhsls.org with questions about registration.
Scholarships: NHSLS will be offering four two-day scholarships this year for members who need financial support. To apply for a 50% discount on your two-day member registration, you may apply online with this link until January 30, 2026.
Accommodations: The Marriott at the Grappone Conference Center is reserving a block of rooms for the conference. Discounted rate is $139 per night plus taxes. Please use this link to reserve your room. Reserved rooms are available until Wednesday, February 26, 2026.
Registration Cancellation Policy: In order to receive a refund, written cancellation of conference registration must be received by March 11, 2026 to conference@nhsls.org . Refunds, minus a $60 cancellation fee, will be processed 4-6 weeks from date of cancellation request. NHSLS will not issue any refunds after March 11, 2025.
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.
2026 NHSLS Spring Conference
March 19 & 20, 2026
Grappone Conference Center, Concord, NH
$650 Exhibitor Registration includes:
$1,600 Premium Sponsor Registration includes:
Available: $1,100 Sponsor Registration includes:
Contact us about non-profit registration cost. Questions? Please contact Karen Abraham at kabraham@nhsls.org or Katie Williams at kwilliams@nhsls.org.
Need to book a hotel room? Reserved rooms are available at https://grapponeconferencecenter.com/hotel-accommodations/.
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).
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.
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