Schedule (subject to change): 9:00am – 9:30am Check in and social time: coffee, tea, light bites available
9:30am – 9:40am Welcome & introductions, Sarah Logan, 2024 WLA Board President
9:40am – 10:15am State of Washington Legislative Overview
10:15am – 10:30am State Library Legislative Update, Sara Jones, Washington State Librarian
10:30am – 11:15am Issue briefs & priorities, Carolyn Logue, WLA Legislative Lobbyist & Consultant, Abby Moore, Public Libraries of Washington Lobbyist
11:15am – 11:30am Special Guests TBD
11:30am Group Photo
12:00pm onward: Lunch on your own Meetings with legislators
By attending WA Library Legislative Day, you can expect to:
Connect with library supporters from all types of libraries around the state.
Hear from special guests TBA
Attend sessions and hear testimony from fellow library professionals along with WLA lobbyist Carolyn Logue.
Meet with State legislators and their staff to discuss the value of libraries and the impact laws have on them.
Understand how to track and search for bills, give effective testimony, and advocate for libraries, to better support them in years to come!
This free event is a great way to become involved in library advocacy and help WLA push its legislative goals over the finish line!
We hope you can complete your registration by Wednesday, Feb. 7. If you have any questions, please contact the WLA Office. We look forward to seeing you in Olympia!
As WA Library Legislative Day draws near, familiarize yourself with your district representatives and check out tips for effective advocacy below, presented by Leah Griffin!
As soon as possible after registering, it is important to contact any district representatives with whom you would like to meet on Library Legislative Day. You will receive guidance on how best to approach those meetings. If you need to verify your representatives, visit the State District Finder, which will direct you to the email addresses for your district’s State Representatives and Senators.
Here is a sample meeting request:
Dear Representative <name>,
I am <name> with <organization>. I will be attending Washington Library Legislative day in-person/online, , and would like to request a virtual meeting with you to discuss some library-related concerns (or library issues within my district; or the importance of libraries; etc). I can be available to meet any time that week after 11:30 a.m. What time would work for you?
Sincerely, <name>
Advocacy Orientation
Learn how to track and search for library-related bills, give effective testimony, and advocate for libraries at WA Library Legislative Day. Presented by Leah Griffin, Teacher Librarian at University Prep.
Nearby Hotels
TownePlace Suites 900 Capitol Way South Olympia, WA 98501 (360) 753-8770
The Governor Hotel 621 Capitol Way South Olympia, WA 98501 (360) 352-7700
Parking in Downtown Olympia
Please consult the following resources to find nearby parking.
