October 8th - 9th, 2025
Doubletree by Hilton Hotel St. Louis - Chesterfield
16625 Swingley Ridge Rd.
Chesterfield, MO 63017
Join your fellow librarians and library workers from across the state of Missouri (and beyond!) as we celebrate how libraries bring joy into the lives of the people who use them. During the conference, you will rediscover the joy that libraries instill and bring that joy back to your co-workers and community.
Registration Information
Early Bird Registration Rate -- Ends August 8th, 2025
- Full Conference Member $220
- Full Conference Non-Member $350
- One Day Member $175
- One Day Non-Member $305
- Full Conference Student $175
- Full Conference Retiree/Trustee/Friend $185
Regular Registration Rates -- Beginning August 9th, 2025
- Full Conference Member $260
- Full Conference Non- Member $390
- One-Day Member $205
- One-Day Non-Member $335
- Full Conference Student $185
- Full Conference Retiree/Trustee/Friend $220
- Single Session Guest Presenter $40
* Single Session Guest Presenters registration requires a code. Please contact your Conference Coordinators at conference@molib.org to request the code.
Registration may be paid by check or credit card. Checks are to be made payable to the Missouri Library Association and mailed to PO Box 684, Jefferson City, MO 65102
Pre-Conferences
The GLHCI Pre-Conference will take place on Wednesday, October 8th, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The pre-conference is free to attend, but registration is required. The St. Louis County Library - Clark Family Branch will be hosting it.
More Pre-Conference details coming soon!
Performer's Showcase
Looking for a great storyteller, musician or magician to work magic at one of your programs? Look no further than the Youth Services' Community of Interest organized "Performer's Showcase" featuring live 10 minute demos from performers who cater to a library audience with quality programming appropriate for children, teens, and/or families at a reasonable cost to the host libraries! The Performer's Showcase is offered at no additional cost to conference attendees, but registration is required.
Special Events
Beyond our exciting opening and closing keynote events and the all-conference awards gala, MLA is offering four additional special events.
Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
PEER Bohley Trivia Night
Bohley Scholarship Trivia Night returns–and participation is now FREE! Come Wednesday night to join in on the fun, and to raise money for the Bohley Scholarship. Bring a team of up to eight, join a squad at the door, or just hang out and kibitz! We'll have raffle baskets, side games, and trivia aplenty, all in service of a great cause!
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $0, Regitration is required
Thursday, October 9th, 2025
Thusnelda Schmidt Luncheon
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
FREE, but registration is required
Hotel Information
The Missouri Library Association has negotiated a special conference rate of $165 per night at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. Louis - Chesterfield
Book here!
Policies and Notes
Conference event dates/times are subject to change. Please refer to the conference schedule for the most up-to-date information.
Cancellation policy: Cancellation and refund requests must be submitted in writing before September 12th. After that time, only hardship requests for refunds will be granted on a case-by-case basis. Submit cancellation requests to MLAc2c@molib.org.
Conference Photography: Conference volunteers will be taking photos and/or videos during the conference that may be used in MLA social media postings or other MLA print or online publications. Your attendance at the conference grants permission for these images to be used. Those wishing not to be photographed or recorded should inform the photographer.
Code of Conduct: The Missouri Library Association (MLA) hosts professional events and communication outlets to enable its members to receive continuing education, build professional networks, and discover new products and services for professional use. To provide all participants the opportunity to benefit from MLA events, the Missouri Library Association is committed to providing a safe and harassment-free environment for everyone, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, physical appearance, ethnicity, religion, or other group identity.
The Missouri Library Association follows the American Library Association’s Statement of Appropriate Conduct regarding harassment or other inappropriate behaviors. If any MLA member ever feels uncomfortable or harassed, or if they witness any violations of these policies, they should reach out to an MLA event planner, an MLA Board member as designated by name badge, or to conference security, if applicable. Individuals may also email conference@molib.org. All reports will be directed to the MLA Board for further action. Anyone working in a college or university setting may also be required to contact their Title IX officer.
If you have questions, please contact: conference@molib.org