# Missouri Library Association Conference (MLA)

- Dates: 6 October 2026 to 7 October 2026
- Location: Oasis Hotel & Convention Center, Springfield, United States
- Address: 2546 North Glenstone, Springfield, MO 65803
- Organiser: Missouri Library Association
- Industry: GovTech & Public Sector

## About

The Missouri Library Association Annual Conference is a two-day event for librarians and library workers from Missouri and beyond. It focuses on how libraries connect people, offering opportunities to share, learn, and strengthen community ties and professional connections.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.molib.org/Annual-Conference-2026)
- [Registration](https://www.molib.org/event-6746045)
- [Agenda](https://www.molib.org/resources/MLA%202026%20Schedule-at-a-Glance%20(DRAFT)%20-%20Tues%2010_6.pdf)

## Topics

- Library & Information Science
- Education & Training

## Speakers

- Kate Klise
- Brent Trout, St. Louis County
- John Egel, Webster Groves Public Library
- Katie Smith, Mid-Continent Public Library

## Ticket pricing

USD 195 to 415

## Where to stay

- **Oasis Hotel & Convention Center**: 10 m from the venue
- **Ramada Inn and Convention Center**: 70 m from the venue
- **Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Springfield - I-44**: 340 m from the venue, 2720 North Glenstone Avenue, Springfield
  - [Hotel website](https://www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/springfield/sgfno/hoteldetail)
- **Home2 Suites by Hilton Springfield North**: 380 m from the venue, 2756 North Glenstone, Springfield
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/sprnoht-home2-suites-springfield-north/)
- **Economy Inn**: 410 m from the venue
- **Ozark Inn**: 410 m from the venue
- **Hampton Inn & Suites, Springfield**: 440 m from the venue, 2750 North Glenstone Avenue, Springfield
  - [Hotel website](http://www.hamptoninn.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=SPRHSHX)
- **Best Western Plus Coach House**: 440 m from the venue, 2535 North Glenstone Avenue, Springfield
  - [Hotel website](https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotels-in-springfield/best-western-coach-house/propertyCode.26032.html)

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