2024 Annual CSLA Conference
January 25 - 28, 2024
Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa
Pricing
CSLA Member: $395
Nonmember: $495
Single Day: $200
Cancellations by December 31 will receive a 50% refund. No refunds beginning January 1, 2024.
Accommodations
Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa
3050 Bristol Street
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Free shuttle from John Wayne Airport (SNA)
Crowne Plaza Costa Mesa Orange County
3131 Bristol Street
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Group Code: CSL
We have a block of rooms at the Crowne Plaza directly across the street at the same rate. When booking online, select "group rate" for the rate preference. Enter the group code CSL. Or call 800-227-6963 and identity yourself as being with CSLA.
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Exhibitors
California School Library Association (CSLA) is pleased to announce the 2024 Annual Conference and Exhibits at the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa in Costa Mesa, California. Exhibit dates are Jan. 26 and 27, 2024 (Friday afternoon and Saturday). There will be a block of "conflict-free" exclusive exhibitor time. Exhibiting during this conference will give you access to qualified buyers and decision-makers in the school library profession, as well as invited guests attending from partner organizations. See the Exhibitor Prospectus for details.
Conference Schedule
Thursday, January 25
(Subject to change)
8:00 AM | - | 6:00 PM | Registration Open |
9:00 AM | - | 1:00 PM | Instructional Media Resource Associate Certification (IMRA) (additional fee) |
9:00 AM | - | 11:00 AM | Workshop 1 * |
1:00 PM | - | 3:00 PM | Workshop 2 * |
1:00 PM | - | 5:00 PM | Library Leadership Event |
4:00 PM | - | 6:00 PM | Workshop 3 * |
6:45 PM | - | 8:30 PM | New Attendee / New Member Social |
* Workshops will be included for attendees who register by October 31. Afterwards, they are $50 per workshop. |
Friday, January 26
(Subject to change)
7:30 AM | - | 7:00 PM | Registration Open |
8:00 AM | - | 9:00 AM | Membership Breakfast |
9:00 AM | - | 10:45 AM | Membership Meeting |
11:00 AM | - | 12:00 PM | Concurrent Session 1 |
11:00 AM | - | 3:15 PM | Retirees Events |
11:00 AM | - | 6:30 PM | Membership Connections Lounge |
1:00 PM | - | 2:00 PM | Concurrent Session 2 |
2:15 PM | - | 3:15 PM | Concurrent Session 3 |
3:30 PM | - | 6:30 PM | Exhibit Hall Opening Reception |
3:30 PM | - | 6:30 PM | Makerspace Hub |
8:00 PM | - | 11:00 PM | Presidents’ & Officers’ Reception and Dance |
Saturday, January 27
(Subject to change)
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Registration open
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Opening Session
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Keynote Speaker: Dr. Maryanne Wolf
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Exhibit Hall Open
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Makerspace Hub
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM: Concurrent Session 4
11:15 AM - 5:00 PM: Retirees Events
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM: Exhibitor Learning Sessions
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Birds of a Feather
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Concurrent Session 5
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Section Events
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM: CYRM Banquet*
*The CYRM Banquet is included for attendees who register by October 31. Afterward it is $100 until December 31, and $120 beginning January 1.
Sunday, January 28
(Subject to change)
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Concurrent Session 6
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Closing Session & Speaker: Dr. Claudette McClinn
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM: Power Hour