The Colorado Association of Libraries' Annual Conference is Colorado’s premier event for library staff from libraries of all types throughout the state. Attendees learn from one another and hear from current experts in trending fields.
Additionally, participants may meet with vendors to check out their latest products and services and attend networking events to create new contacts and strengthen relationships.
NEWS & UPDATES
CLEF Auction
CLEF provides members with scholarships for registration fees to various CAL workshops and education events, registration fees, and travel assistance for the annual CAL conference. The sky's the limit on the silent auction items. Themed baskets, gift cards, tickets to events - let your imagination dictate!
Contact us to make a donation. Donations to CLEF are tax deductible!
CALCON Scholarships
Unemployed? Short on funds? Don’t let that keep you from CALCON 2024! Through donations from our generous sponsors, exhibitors, librarians across the state, and the Colorado Library Education Foundation, scholarships are now available for CAL members and nonmembers.
Applications will be accepted through midnight on July 15, 2024. Awarded recipients will be notified by August 1, 2024. Apply now!
CAL Awards Nominations
Nominating a person, a library, or a program is easy.
Given annually at CALCON, these awards highlight, celebrate, and inspire our community both inside and outside of the library world!
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It's never too early to start thinking about nominations! We will begin accepting nominations on February 13, and the deadline for nominations is May 13.
Schedule-at-a-Glance
Get ready for CALCON 2024! Whether it's your first or fifth time attending, there's something for everyone. CALCON 2024 will feature crowd favorites, including the annual Awards Lunch and the CAL Keynote speaker. Still, you may also notice some new opportunities to be inspired, challenged, and invigorated, including multiple Deep Dive sessions and a dedicated Lighting Talk bunch event.
Register for CALCON
Are you excited and ready to join in on all the action? Early Bird Registration is now open!
Book Your Stay
Book your CALCON reservations now, plus the CALCON group rate applies up to three (3) days before and/or after the conference dates! Extend your stay and enjoy all the Breckenridge has to offer!
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Book online or call the Beaver Run reservations team at 800-525-2253 and mention CALCON 2024.
Looking ahead to CALCON 2024
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Timeline
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January 2024: Applications for Program Proposals Open
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March 2024: Applications for Program Proposals Close
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April 2024: CAL Award Nominations Open
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April 2024: Applications for Lightning Round Proposals Open
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May 2024: Conference Registration Opens
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July 2024: Early Bird Registration Closes
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September 2024: CALCON 2024 @ Beaver Run
Please note: This timeline is tentative and subject to change.
