As the weather gets colder, many beloved autumn events are going virtual. Check out the list below for some not-to-be-missed events in the coming weeks and months!

SLJ Summit 2020: Culture Shift
Dates: Saturday, October 24
Schedule: Check out the online schedule here.
Cost: Free with registration
About: Now in its 16th year, this national convening by School Library Journal will focus on creating a culture that promotes an equitable world and closes the opportunity gap for all children. Check out sessions like “Beyond Book Clubs: Next Steps in the Work of Antiracism with Children” or “Trauma-Informed Teaching and COVID.”

LibraryCon Live!
Dates: November 5
Schedule: Check out the online schedule here.
Cost: Free with registration
About: Join Library Journal and School Library Journal for our fourth annual LibraryCon Live! We’re excited to offer a day-long celebration of fandom-beloved stories and characters, featuring the creators behind mind-bending speculative fiction, innovative comics, and fan-favorite graphic novels. The event’s keynote speakers are Jerry Craft and John Jennings.

YALSA’s Young Adult Services Symposium
Dates: November 6-8
Schedule: Check out the online schedule here.
Cost: Varies
About: This year’s theme is the Biggest Little Spaces: How Libraries Serve the Expanding Worlds of Teens. Open to everyone, not just YALSA members, the programs will cover the entire spectrum of topics related to providing services for and with young adults.  Session content is focused around key issues in YALSA’s recent report.