Child & Youth Services Expo 2024

The OPLA Child and Youth Services Committee presents an annual forum for children’s and youth library services staff and other stakeholders to exchange ideas and learn about innovative programs and services in order to provide the best programming for children and youth.

Child and Youth EXPO 2024 – November 4, 2024

“From Big Dreams to Trailblazers”

Turn your aspiration into action, while fostering leadership and innovation in children’s and youth programming. Through interactive workshops and inspiring talks, participants will gain the skills and confidence needed to become the trailblazers of tomorrow in their library.

This conference will:

1. Demonstrate enhanced understanding of neurodiversity and inclusivity and practical applications in a library setting
2. Explore innovative program ideas for children, tweens and teens
3. Create opportunities to share and network with other children and youth programmers.