Conference

OALT/ABO’s 53rd Annual Conference will be held in Kingston, where history and innovation thrive.
Sessions will be held at the Kingston Frontenac Public Library and Queen’s University.
Conference Dates : Thursday May 7 and Friday May 8, 2026

SAVE THE DATE!

Explore

The history of the Mohawk language loss and the numerous language revitalization efforts to reverse the decline
Small Town, Big Expectations: The Unspoken Realities of Rural Library Leadership
Beyond the Desk: Navigating Complex Security Realities in Public Library Spaces
Millhaven Prison Library, behind the walls
Jane Austen: Her Life, Works, and Impact

Learn

Generative AI and the Research Process.
Understanding and Cataloguing Accessibility Metadata
How LIT Work Can Shape Graduate Studies
The Joe Chithalen Memorial Musical Instrument Lending Library

Inspiring and hands on

Create idea boards: From magic to K-pop, STEM is everywhere, if you know where to look!
Storytime That Sticks: Keeping Families and Staff Engaged
Uke Can Do it! how to get music-based programs up and running.
An introduction to sculpting with plasticine
Art of Illustration: inspiration from some of the best contemporary illustrators of picture books and then, … mess about, experiment and make something beautiful!

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For assistance or additional information, please contact conference@oaltabo.on.ca