2022 ULC Annual Forum: Creating a Place for Democracy
Nov 15 - Nov 17, 2022
Public libraries serve as champions for democracy, ensuring core values of free speech and access to information for all. At this critical time in our history, public libraries continue to be on the frontlines of protecting this freedom.
This November 16-18, the 2022 ULC Annual Forum: Creating a Place for Democracy invites executive library leaders to Washington, D.C. to engage in expert-led sessions on preserving democracy and cultivating the future of libraries as a central pillar within our communities. Hosted by the DC Public Library, this important event will bring together leaders from major urban library systems across the U.S. and Canada.
Registration for the 2022 ULC Annual Forum is now open. Stay tuned to ULC's social media (#ULCForum22), website and newsletter for additional details. Please email Colleen Morsli with any inquiries.
2022 ULC Annual Forum Schedule
Wednesday, November 16
2 p.m.-4 p.m. Registration open at DC Public Library
3:30-5 p.m. ULC CEO/Director Session at DC Public Library
5:30-7 p.m. ULC Annual Forum Welcome Reception (Location TBD)
Thursday, November 17
8-9 a.m. Breakfast (Continental)
9 a.m.-Noon Forum sessions and discussions
Noon-1 p.m. Lunch
1-4 p.m. Forum sessions and discussions
6-8:30 p.m. ULC 50th Birthday Celebration at DC Public Library
Friday, November 18
8:30-9 a.m. Breakfast (Continental)
9a.m. -Noon Forum sessions and discussions
Noon Adjourn
150+ North American Library Leaders Gather at Urban Libraries Council Annual Forum in DC
From November 16-18, 2022, over 150 participants from 75 North American libraries and partner organizations gathered in Washington, D.C. at D.C. Public Library's beautiful Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library. Annual Forum was generously sponsored by Baker & Taylor, Children's Plus, Group 4 and Ingram Library Services. Over three days, attendees networked, collaborated and participated in expert-led sessions around preserving democracy.
2022 Annual Forum: Creating a Place for Democracy was a successful reconvening of our members and it is all due to the thoughtful participation of our attendees and speakers. We sincerely hope that being able to connect with new and old friends in this space has reinvigorated our members for the months ahead, and we look forward to seeing everyone again at next year's Annual Forum.
View a full recap of the event here, or by visiting our Blog.
Click through the photo slideshow below to view highlights from ULC's Annual Forum, or view full album.
