🏃‍♀️☀️ Thank you to everyone who participated in our #FLACON26 Fun Run/Walk! It was a great way to connect, recharge, and start the day with movement, fresh air, and community.💙📚 #FloridaLibraries

⏰ Last Chance to Apply! Today, May 26, is the final day to apply for FLA scholarships! 🎓 Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your future, support your professional growth, and take the next step in your library career. Submit your application before the deadline! 📚✨ #FloridaLibraries

📚 A Look Back at Our Breakout Sessions! From fresh ideas and innovative strategies to meaningful discussions and shared experiences, our breakout sessions at #FLACON26 sparked learning, collaboration, and inspiration across Florida’s library community. #FloridaLibraries

📣 Get Involved with FLA! Want to help shape the future of libraries in Florida? Committee service is a great way to connect with peers, grow professionally and support advocacy efforts. Committee member sign-ups are open until tomorrow! Don’t miss your chance to get involved. 📚✨ #FloridaLibraries

The Florida Library Association will be closed Friday, May 22, through Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day. Normal operations will resume Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Thank you.

💙 Thank You to Our Committee Members! FLA would not be possible without the dedication, time, and passion of our incredible committee members. Your work behind the scenes helps move our association forward and strengthens libraries across Florida.📚✨ #FloridaLibraries

✨ Thank You to Our Sponsors & Exhibitors! A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors and exhibitors for your support in helping make #FLACON26 such a success. Your partnership helps create opportunities for learning, connection, innovation, and growth within Florida’s communities. 📚🌟 #FloridaLibraries

🎤 Thank You to Our Keynote Speakers! A heartfelt thank you to our energizing keynote speakers for sharing your insight, passion, and inspiration at #FLACON26. Your voices challenged us to think differently and reminded us of the impact libraries have in shaping communities. 📚✨ #FloridaLibraries

✨ FLA is proud to announce Marina Morgan as our incoming President! Her theme for the year, “AI in Libraries: Friend, Foe, or Future?” invites Florida’s library community to explore the opportunities, challenges, and questions surrounding AI in our profession and communities. 📚🤖 #FloridaLibraries

A special thank you to our Executive Director, Jenny Abdelnour, for her dedication, leadership, and hard work that keeps the Florida Library Association moving forward. 💙 We are deeply grateful for all that you do for FLA! 📚✨ #FloridaLibraries

✨ Thank you to everyone who joined us for #FLACON26! From meaningful conversations to new connections, this year's conference was a celebration of the many ways Florida libraries continue to Tell Your Story and make an impact in their communities. 📚🌟 #FloridaLibraries

💜💛 Thank you to our now Past President, Allison Grubbs, for an incredible year of leadership! Allison encouraged us to share our stories of how libraries have impacted us and our communities. Thank you, Allison, for your leadership, vision, and dedication to Florida libraries! 📚

Thank you to everyone who attended #FLACON26! Your feedback helps us continue creating a conference experience that is engaging, informative, and inspiring for Florida’s library community. 📚✨All conference attendees can find the surveys on the mobile app! #FloridaLibraries

✨ Every library has a story, and Day 2 of #FLACON26 continued the conversation with inspiring sessions, new connections, and big ideas. We wrapped up the evening at the President’s Reception Casino Night 🎲♠️ with networking, laughter, and a little friendly competition! #FloridaLibraries

You've learned, laughed and connected. Now celebrate #FLA2026 conference at the Closing General Session, sponsored by Insignia Software! Join us at 11:45am in the Seminole Ballroom. #FloridaLibraries #LibraryLeadership #FLAAwards

🎲 Roll the Dice, Make Connections! Get ready for a Casino-themed President’s Reception tonight starting at 5:30pm! Come for the fun, stay for the fundraising, and let’s make it a full house. Sponsored by: Lyngsoe Systems #FLA2026 #TellYourStory #FloridaLibraries

📍 Stop by the FLA Membership Table at #FLACON26! Learn more about what the Florida Library Association can do for you! While you’re there, add your attendee dot to the Florida Map and show us where you’re joining from across the state! 🌴📚 #FloridaLibraries

✨ Every library has a story and at #FLACON26 Day 1, we came together to share them. From innovative sessions to new connections and ideas, this year’s conference celebrates the ways libraries tell their story, advocate for their community, and shape the future. Let's make Day 2 just as inspiring! 🌟

🎓 Our Alumni Receptions are back during #FLA2026! Reunite with old classmates and spark new connections—we can’t wait to see you! 💚💛 USF Alumni Reception today from 6-7:30pm in Seminole A/B ❤️💛FSU Alumni Reception today from 6-7:30pm in Seminole CDE #USFLibraries #FSULibraries #AlumniPride

👀Looking for potential program performers for your library? Don't miss the Performers Showcase — happening today at 1:30pm in the Seminole CDE! Check out our Performers Directory here: https://loom.ly/6O74Szg #FLA2026 #FloridaLibraries

Interested in becoming more involved in FLA? Attend one of our many committee meetings to learn more. You don’t have to be on a committee to attend a committee meeting! 🗓 Check the conference schedule for meeting times and locations. https://loom.ly/U38Xh-M #FLA2026 #FloridaLibraries

📌 Poster Presentation Sessions start at 12pm today! Gather new ideas, talk with your peers and learn valuable lessons! Check our poster presentation schedule here: https://loom.ly/U38Xh-M #FLA2026 #FloridaLibraries #PosterSessions #TellYourStory

🌟 It's officially DAY ONE of #FLA2026! Join us for the Opening General Session, Keynote Address and Photo-Line at 9:15am in Seminole CDE! 🎤Keynote address by Angela Hursh, Brand and Communications Director for the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library #FloridaLibraries

Join us for the First-Time Attendee & New Member Orientation 📍Seminole Ballroom CDE ⏰7:45 AM - 9:00 AM Meet attendees, connect with leadership, learn how to make the most of your conference, and discover ways to get involved in FLA. We can’t wait to see you! #FloridaLibraries #TellYourStory

🎉 Welcome everyone to the 2026 Florida Library Association Conference! 📍Registration is open from 12-7pm today to pick up your badge and swag. Location: Seminole Foyer - in main conference center Sponsored by: R. George & Associates #FLA2026

We're excited to welcome our Pre-Conference attendees today! Sessions: 🎓 Leadership Through Partnership 🎓Promoting Prequels: Helping Navigate the Preschool Years Through Library Programming 🎓Tell Your Library’s Story Let the fun and learning begin. 💫 #FLA2026 #TellYourStory

Put the whole conference in the palm of your hand! 📱✨ Download the FLACON2026 app through EventMobi to stay connected and organized throughout the week. Download here: eventmobi.com/flacon2026/ Get ready to navigate your path and #TellYourStory! 🎙️📖 #FLA2026 #FloridaLibraries

Don't wait until the last minute! ⏳ Register online today to secure your spot for #FLACON26 and save. Still undecided? Watch the conference trailer here to see what’s in store: https://loom.ly/bY-okKQ#FLACON26🎥🎙️ See you in Orlando! 🌴📚 #TellYourStory #FLA2026 #FloridaLibraries #LibraryConference

To our wonderful sponsors and exhibitors, your support fuels professional development, meaningful connections, and innovative ideas that strengthen libraries across Florida. We’re grateful for your partnership and commitment to our community 🌟

🤗 Connect with library workers from around the world at #ALAAC26, June 25-29! You'll learn from peers and other SMEs, be inspired by amazing speakers, and have a great time with colleagues & peers. Register today and SAVE. https://loom.ly/FdXY0SA

Visual stories are coming to the Exhibit Hall! 🖼️✨ Stop by and explore the Poster Presentations and see the innovative work being done by your colleagues across Florida. Don't miss this chance to chat with presenters and learn new ways to #TellYourStory! 🎙️📖 #FLA2026 #FloridaLibraries #FLACON26

Ready for your close-up? 📸✨ Update your professional look with a Headshot Photography session at #FLACON26! 🗓️ Thursday, May 14 🕗 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM 📍 Mangrove (Rear building) 💳 Available for purchase onsite #TellYourStory #FLA2026 #LibrarianLife #CareerGoals

Celebrate your roots at the Alumni Receptions! 🎓✨ Join fellow alumni for a night of networking and shared stories. USF MLIS & Alice G. Smith Lecture 🎤 "Community: The Heart of the Library" 📝 RSVP required! FSU Alumni Reception 🗓️ Wed, May 13 | 6–7:30 PM #TellYourStory #FLA2026 #USF #FSU

Make the most of your #FLACON26 experience! ✨ From deep-dive Pre-Conference Workshops to refreshing After Hours Events, there’s a whole lot more to the story. 📖🎤 Check out our available add-ons: 🛠️ Workshops 🥗 Exhibit Hall Lunch 📸 Headshot Photography 🌙 After Hours fun! #TellYourStory #FLA2026

Your story, your path, your conference! 🎤✨ With over 35 Breakout Sessions, Lightning Rounds, and Poster Presentations, there are endless ways to customize your #FLACON26 experience. #TellYourStory 📖💡 #FLA2026

Every great storyteller needs the right gear. Pick up your official "Tell Your Story" merchandise at #FLACON26! Don't want to wait? Get your gear early online! https://floridalibraryassociation.threadless.com/#FLACON26 #TellYourStory #FLA2026 #LibraryStyle

Fast ideas at lightning speed! ⚡️ Don’t miss the Lightning Rounds at #FLACON26. Catch high-impact presentations in just five minutes each! 🎤⏱️ Come hear how your colleagues #TellYourStory! 📖💡 #FLA2026 #LibraryInnovation

Start your morning with a breath of fresh air! ☀️👟 Join us for the FLA Fun Run/Walk sponsored by ByWater Solutions. No extra registration needed—just show up and move! 🗓️ Thursday, May 14 🕗 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM 📍 Meet in the Hotel Lobby #TellYourStory #FLA2026 #FunRun

Looking for the perfect way to level up your library's programming? 🎭📚 Don't miss the Performers and Comics Vendors Convention Showcase! Come discover the acts and creators that will help your community #TellYourStory! 📖🎨 #FLA2026 #LibraryProgramming #GraphicNovels #LibraryPerformers #FLACON26

Recharge and reconnect! 🔋🤝 Stop by the Networking Lounge to: ✨ Share library success stories ✨ Meet industry peers ✨ Relax before your next session #TellYourStory #FLA2026 #NetworkingLounge #FloridaLibrarians

The stories come to life in the Exhibit Hall! 📖 Make sure to visit the Author Tables at #FLACON26 to meet your next favorite writer. You won't want to miss these captivating literary voices! ✨ #MeetTheAuthors #TellYourStory #FLA2026

Ready for some healthy competition? 🏆 Bring your favorite snacks and your best strategy to our FREE pre-conference Game Night! 🥨🎲 📍 Seminole A/B 🕗 May 12, 8–9 PM 🎮 D&D, Mafia, Scrabble, & more! ✨ Bring your own games or play ours! #TellYourStory #FLA2026 #LibraryGameNight #BoardGames

🍷🎯 Sip, toss, and support! The annual Wine Toss is back for #FLACON26. It’s the perfect way to have some fun while supporting our FLA community! 🥂✨ Want to help make it a success? We’re looking for wine bottle donations! 🍾https://forms.gle/3xhDZxQoGHLCBX6B8#FLACON26 #TellYourStory #FLA2026

Get a head start on #FLA2026! 🚀 Pre-conference workshops are now available for Tuesday, May 12. Topics include Leadership, Preschool Programming, and Data Storytelling. Secure your spot today! https://loom.ly/kIUCG9Y#FLA2026🎙️📚 #FLA2026 #FloridaLibraries #LibraryLife #LIS

Every library has a story—and the Exhibit Hall is where you find the tools to write the next chapter! 📖✨ Whether you're browsing the merchandise store, meeting 60+ industry vendors, or catching the poster presentations, there's a story waiting for you! #TellYourStory #FLACON26

Want to meet new library friends and see the behind-the-scenes of #FLA2026? 📚 Sign up to volunteer! It’s a great way to get involved and give back to our Florida library community. 🌴 Sign up here: https://loom.ly/vFuNhqI#FLA2026 #FloridaLibraries #Volunteer #Conference #ProfessionalDevelopment

We are incredibly grateful for the support from the Samuel F. Morrison Community Impact Fund of the Community Foundation of Broward! 🌟 This $500 grant will strengthen our Past Presidents Fund, enabling us to continue advocating for Florida’s library community. #CommunitySupport #FloridaLibraries

Heading to the FLA Annual Conference for the first time this year? Join us for a free Virtual Coffee Chat on Thursday, April 23, at 3 PM! Register here: https://loom.ly/BMbg8A0 #FLA2026 #professionaldevelopment #floridalibraries #library

Congratulations to Casey McPhee of Largo Public Library, winner of the 2025 Administrator of the Year Award! 🌟 A champion for access and intellectual freedom, she has expanded outreach, launched the Free to Read Campaign, and strengthened the library as a resource for all. #FloridaLibraries

Congratulations to Maria Guerrero of Women in the Arts, Inc., winner of the 2026 Outstanding Citizen Award! 🎨 For over 15 years, she has championed Orange County Library System connecting artists and community while enriching the library as a vibrant cultural hub. #FloridaLibraries