Hosted by Library Journal in partnership with DC Public Library, this installment of our library building and design event will bring you the latest trends in library design. Dig deep with architects, librarians, and vendors to explore building/renovating/retrofitting spaces both large and small that will redefine the relationship with your users and engage your community.
LJ’s Public Library Safety Summit explores a wide range of topics across a day and a half of programming, including emergency preparedness, trauma-informed practices, responding to patrons in crisis, understanding legal responsibilities, proactive engagement with community partners and law enforcement, and supporting staff with a culture of resilience.
From presentations to networking time to workshopping real-life examples, participants will leave with new ideas and connections to support your library's work.
Hosted by Library Journal in partnership with the Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML), this installment of our library building and design event will bring you the latest trends in library design. Dig deep with architects, librarians, and vendors to explore building/renovating/retrofitting spaces both large and small that will redefine the relationship with your users and engage your community.
Library Journal invites director-level leaders at public libraries to join us for our 2026 Directors’ Summit Oct. 22 & 23 at Winter Park Library in Winter Park, FL.
This annual day and a half of interactive thought leadership, learning, and networking will spotlight ways that library leaders—often isolated in their work—are effectively tackling the many complex and difficult challenges of library management. The summit also provides ample opportunity to collaborate on ideas that will advance the profession.
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