Thursday Morning, October 2 — Multiple Locations
| Time | Location | Pre-Conference Workshop |
|---|---|---|
| 10:30-12:00 | Halifax Central Library, Room 301 (3rd floor) | Shared Reading Workshop |
| 9:30-12:00 | Museum of Natural History, Project Room (basement) | Interpretive Planning with Confidence |
| TBA | Nova Scotia Archives, Akins Room (main level) | TBA |
Thursday Afternoon, October 2 — Halifax Central Library
| Time | Location | Session Title |
|---|---|---|
| 12:30-1:30 | Rear entrance to Paul O’Regan Hall | Registration and Refreshments |
| 1:30-3:00 | Paul O’Regan Hall | Session 1: Opening & Keynote Presentation by Leslie Weir |
| 3:00-3:30 | Paul O’Regan Hall | Refreshment Break |
| 3:30-4:45 | Paul O’Regan Hall | Session 2A: Heritage at Risk |
| 3:30-4:45 | BMO Community Room | Session 2B: Building Connections through Digital Outreach |
| 3:30-4:45 | Room 301 | Session 2C: Teaching, Learning, and Community Engagement |
| 6:00-7:30 | Maritime Museum of the Atlantic | Special Event: Opening Reception |
Friday Morning, October 3 — Halifax Central Library
| Time | Location | Session Title |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30-9:30 | Rear entrance to Paul O’Regan Hall | Registration and Refreshments |
| 9:30-10:30 | Paul O’Regan Hall | Session 3: Keynote Presentation by TBA |
| 10:30-11:00 | Paul O’Regan Hall | Refreshment Brea |
| 11:00-12:00 | Paul O’Regan Hall | Session 4A: Community‑Engaged Storytelling |
| 11:00-12:00 | BMO Community Room | Session 4B: From Campus to Careers in LAMs |
| 11:00-12:00 | Room 301 | Session 4C: It Takes a Village (and a Budget) |
| 12:00-1:30 | On your own | Lunch Break |
Friday Afternoon, October 3 — Multiple Locations
| Time | Location | Session Title |
|---|---|---|
| 1:30-3:30 | Halifax Central Library, Paul O’Regan Hall | Session 5A: Panel Discussion: Public Libraries across Canada |
| 1:30-3:30 | Museum of Natural History, Auditorium (basement) | Session 5B: Pjila’si: Welcoming Reconciliation |
| 1:30-3:30 | Nova Scotia Archives, Akins Room (main floor) | Session 5C: Facing the Climate Crisis Together |
| 3:30-4:30 | Halifax Central Library | Session 6A: Guided tour of Halifax Central Library |
| 3:30-4:30 | Museum of Natural History | Session 6B: Guided tour of the Pjila’si exhibit |
| 3:30-4:30 | Nova Scotia Archives | Session 6C: Guided tour of the Nova Scotia Archives |
| 6:30-8:30 | Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, Room name | Special Event: ANSM, CNSA, & NSLA Awards Dinner |
Saturday Morning, October 4 — Halifax Central Library
| Time | Location | Session Title |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30-9:30 | Rear entrance to Paul O’Regan Hall | Registration and Refreshments |
| 9:30-10:30 | Paul O’Regan Hall | Session 7: Keynote Presentation by TBA |
| 10:30-11:00 | Paul O’Regan Hall | Refreshment Break |
| 11:00-12:00 | Paul O’Regan Hall | Session 8A: Partners in Off-Site Programming |
| 11:00-12:00 | BMO Community Room | Session 8B: Inspiring Creativity and Curiosity in LAMs |
| 11:00-12:00 | Room 301 | Session 8C: Accessibility in Practice |
| 12:00-1:30 | On your own | Lunch Break |
Saturday Afternoon, October 4 — Halifax Central Library
| Time | Location | Session Title |
|---|---|---|
| 1:30-2:30 | Paul O’Regan Hall | Session 9A: LAMs on the Frontline |
| 1:30-2:30 | BMO Community Room | Session 9B: Expanding Access through Community Partnerships |
| 1:30-2:30 | Room 301 | Session 9C: Shared Spaces, Connected Communities |
| 2:30-3:00 | Paul O’Regan Hall | Refreshment Break |
| 3:00-4:30 | Paul O’Regan Hall | Closing Keynote Presentation by TBA |