# Ohio Library Council Convention & Expo (OLC)

- Dates: 21 October 2026 to 23 October 2026
- Location: Kalahari Convention Center, Sandusky, United States
- Organiser: Ohio Library Council
- Industry: GovTech & Public Sector

## About

The 2026 OLC Convention and Expo is a three-day learning event for library professionals from across Ohio. It explores new ideas, shares best practices, and celebrates the role of libraries in communities.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.olc.org/2026-convention-and-expo/)
- [Registration](https://members.olc.org/event-calendar/Details/2026-olc-convention-and-expo-1319441?sourceTypeId=Hub)
- [Agenda](https://www.olc.org/2026-convention-and-expo/schedule-at-a-glance/)

## Topics

- Library & Information Science

## Speakers

- Joel Mantey, Findlay-Hancock County Public Library
- Jennifer Buch, Program Committee Chair, Huron Public Library
- Jennifer Farrell, Assistant Program Committee Chair, Huron County Community Library
- Cassandra Peters, Expo Committee Chair
- Katie Corcoran, Local Arrangements Committee Chair, Sandusky Library
- William Rutger, OLC Board of Directors Liaison, Sandusky Library
- Ada Myers, Professional Development Committee Liaison, Guernsey County District Public Library

## Where to stay

- **Rodeway Inn North**: motel, 1.0 km from the venue, 1021 Cleveland Road West, Sandusky, 44870
  - [Hotel website](https://www.choicehotels.com/ohio/sandusky/rodeway-inn-hotels/oh135?mc=llgoxxpx)
  - Phone: +1 419-626-6852
- **Hotel Kilbourne**: 1.0 km from the venue, 223 West Shoreline Drive, Sandusky, 44870
  - [Hotel website](https://hotelkilbourne.com/)
- **Avalon Inn**: 1.7 km from the venue, 1530 Cleveland Road West, 44870
  - [Hotel website](https://avalon-inn.mydirectstay.com/)
- **Magnuson Hotel**: 1.7 km from the venue, 1530 Cleveland Road West, Sandusky, 44870
- **The Manor**: motel, 2.0 km from the venue

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/ohio-library-council-convention-expo/