BIA-MO Annual Statewide Conference 2026
A Missouri library conference for librarians and library workers, with general sessions, pre-conference events, and a keynote by author Kate Klise.
Oasis Hotel & Convention Center, Springfield, Missouri
- Dates
- October 6–7, 2026
- Venue
- Oasis Hotel & Convention Center, Springfield, Missouri
- Price
- $245 early-bird full-conference member registration
- Audience
- Librarians and library workers from Missouri and beyond
TL;DR
- BIA-MO Annual Statewide Conference 2026 runs October 6–7 at Oasis Hotel & Convention Center in Springfield, Missouri.
- The listed early-bird full-conference member rate is $245.
- Registration includes general conference sessions, and pre-conference events are scheduled on October 6.
- The organizer invites librarians and library workers from Missouri and beyond, including students, retirees, trustees, and Friends.
About
Missouri Library Association organizes the conference. The 2026 program focuses on how libraries keep people connected, strengthening community ties, and deepening impact. The program includes a keynote by author Kate Klise and a Youth Services Performer's Showcase with live 10-minute demos.
Who you'll find in the room
Librarians and library workers
The organizer lists librarians and library workers from Missouri and beyond, including students, retirees, trustees, and Friends.
Featured speakers
1 listedKate Klise
Author, Keynote speaker
Venue & travel
Venue
Oasis Hotel & Convention Center, 2546 North Glenstone, Springfield, MO 65803Getting there
The venue is also the conference hotel, with a negotiated conference rate of $129 per night.
Questions people ask
6 answeredBIA-MO Annual Statewide Conference 2026 runs October 6–7, 2026.
It is held at Oasis Hotel & Convention Center in Springfield, Missouri.
The listed early-bird full-conference member registration rate is $245.
The published audience includes librarians and library workers from Missouri and beyond, including students, retirees, trustees, and Friends.
It can be worth attending if your goals include professional learning, peer exchange, and library-focused ideas; compare the program with those goals before registering.
Smart casual is a practical default for a professional conference; the organizer does not publish a dress code.
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