Connect, Collaborate, Elevate: Region 16 School Library Symposium 2026

The Region 16 Library Symposium invites elementary and secondary librarians across the area for an inspiring day of community, collaboration, and professional growth. Attendees will connect with featured authors during uplifting keynote talks and book signings, then dive into dedicated elementary or secondary roundtables to exchange real-world ideas and solutions with local peers. Interactive breakout sessions will equip librarians with practical strategies to seamlessly support Reading Language Arts teachers in classroom learning, while hands-on workshops demonstrate how to harness artificial intelligence to design interactive, literacy-rich library activities. The event offers inspiration from featured author keynotes and book signings, community building through elementary and secondary roundtables, practical strategies for supporting Reading Language Arts teachers, and hands-on workshops using AI to build literacy-rich activities. Participants are expected to walk away with fresh ideas, practical resources, and a renewed network.