WLA Mission
The Washington Library Association leads, advocates, educates, and connects.
#WLA2025 - See You in Tacoma!
We look forward to seeing you in Tacoma, April 10-12, 2025, to connect with fellow library professionals and work together to build a brighter future for libraries in Washington and beyond!
In-Person Registration for the 2025 WLA Conference is now closed. On-site registration will be available for an increased rate; however, meal availability cannot be guaranteed. Please visit the registration desk at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center for on-site registration. Registration for the virtual access is still available.
Our 2025 conference theme, Building Bridges & Connecting Communities, invites you to explore the many ways libraries and library workers can bridge divides, connect individuals to valuable resources, and strengthen ties within their communities.
Please visit our conference webpage for more information!
Register to Sponsor/Exhibit at #WLA2025
Sponsor & Exhibitor registration is now open! Download our Sponsor & Exhibitor Prospectus for pricing, schedule, and more! Registration is available on the 2025 Sponsors & Exhibitors page.
Vote for your favorite 2025 book award nominees!
Please click on the following book award to view the 2025 nominees and to vote! Votes from students are due Friday, May 23.
WLA 2025 Merit Awards
Congratulations to the 2025 WLA Merit Award Winners! The WLA Merit Awards offer the opportunity to recognize and highlight the outstanding work ongoing in Washington libraries. Thank you to those who took the time to nominate someone for this award.
Please visit our Merit Awards webpage for a full list of winners!
2025 WLA Pawsident
Announcing the 2025 WLA Pawsident - Mylo!
The results are in! Mylo has been elected as the 2025 WLA Pawsident. It was an exciting race with bark-to-bark donations at the last moment, but Mylo secured the lead with a total of $260 raised.
Give all of our nominees and generous donors a round of a-paws for the success they fetched in this fundraiser - you all raised the woof by raising a total of $1586 for our ongoing #SupportWALibraries fundraising, which assists with WLA scholarships, member services, and more.
2025 WLA Pawsident merchandise is now in the WLA store!
We hope you'll join us in Tacoma as we recognize Mylo at #WLA2025.
WLA Bibliotherapy in Libraries Summit
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Bibliotherapy in Libraries Summit on Nov. 16! Each session was filled with insightful, thought-provoking discussions, and we hope attendees left with fresh ideas and actionable strategies to implement in their spaces.
We'd like to give a huge round of applause to our incredible speakers! Your dedication and expertise truly made this event unforgettable—we couldn’t have asked for a more exceptional lineup.
Missed out? Don’t worry! It’s not too late to register. You can still catch all the amazing content by visiting the Summit webpage to register!
