The WLA Office will be closed Monday, December 23 - Friday, December 27 in observance of the holiday week. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, December 30. Happy Holidays!
WLA Mission
The Washington Library Association leads, advocates, educates, and connects.
WLA Executive Director Search
The Washington Library Association (WLA) is seeking a full-time Executive Director (WA/Remote). WLA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and a state chapter of the American Library Association. With a membership of over 1,200 individuals and 40 institutions, WLA provides the leadership needed to develop, improve, and promote library services to all Washington residents. Learn more here.
#WLA2025 Save the Date
Our 2025 conference theme, Building Bridges & Connecting Communities, invites you to explore the many ways libraries and library workers can bridge divides, connect individuals to valuable resources, and strengthen ties within their communities.
Join us in Tacoma, April 10-12, 2025, to connect with fellow library professionals and work together to build a brighter future for libraries in Washington and beyond!
Keep an eye on our conference webpage for more information to come!
Register to Sponsor/Exhibit at #WLA2025
Sponsor & Exhibitor registration is now open! Download our Sponsor & Exhibitor Prospectus for pricing, schedule, and more! Registration is available on the 2025 Sponsors & Exhibitors page.
2025 WLA Pawsident Election
Voting now open!
The pet that raises the most funds will be declared 2025 WLA Pawsident! The winner will be recognized at the 2025 conference, will become an unofficial non-voting member of the WLA Board, and will have their picture available on merchandise in the WLA Store for the next year. The election is part of our ongoing #SupportWALibraries fundraising, which assists with WLA scholarships, member services, and more.
The election is part of our ongoing #SupportWALibraries fundraising, which assists with WLA scholarships, member services, and more!
Please visit the Pawsident homepage to view candidate statements and for more information.
WLA 2025 Merit Awards
Nominations for the WLA Merit Awards are now open!
The WLA Merit Awards offer the opportunity to recognize and highlight the outstanding work that has been ongoing in Washington libraries. To nominate an outstanding individual or group for an award, please complete the WLA 2025 Merit Award Nomination Form by Friday, Jan. 17.
Library workers at all levels and in all types of libraries are eligible! Nominees do not need to be WLA members (with the exception of the Emeritus Award and the WALE Award). Additionally, nominators do not have to be WLA members. Award winners will receive a complimentary year of WLA membership!
Please visit our Merit Award webpage for more information.
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!
