WLA Mission
The Washington Library Association leads, advocates, educates, and connects.
WLA 2025 Spring Fundraiser
Online Silent Auction | May 6-31
We are excited to announce that the WLA Silent Auction, our 2025 Spring Fundraiser event, will be returning for its second year! The online event, happening from May 6-31, offers everyone the chance to participate in bidding on specially curated items.
As WLA prepares to launch our online Spring Auction next month, we are putting out a call to all members and partners to consider soliciting or making donations to this annual fundraiser. Items that can be sent digitally or are easily mailed are preferable, but also welcome are highly desirable items that are "worth the trip," like the card catalog again donated this year by Primary Source. Restaurant, lodging, bookstores and other retail gift certificates are always popular, and businesses are often delighted to show this support for WA libraries. You may view item ideas in our document here! 100% of auction proceeds will help fund WLA's programs and services, and as a 501(c)3 non-profit, all donations are tax deductible.
If you have any items or experiences you would like to donate, please fill out our donation form. Please email the WLA Office at [email protected] with any questions.
Thank you for your support in making this annual event a success!
Apply to be on a WLA Book Award Committee!
Applications are now open to apply to be on a 2026 book award committee.
Committee members should:
- Be a WLA Member -- Sign up for or renew your WLA membership, if needed.
- Participate in the meetings and activities of the committee.
- Have an interest in the work of the committee.
Please fill out this form if you are interested. Responses are due by Wednesday, April 30.
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!
