2017 VLA Annual Conference Special Events and Tickets

The special events and ticket prices are available to download with the conference registration rates. Registration is now open for the conference!

Explore the events in the Final Conference Program


Updated Complimentary Events:

  • Wednesday: Broad Creek Anchor Branch Hardhat Tour, 10:00am (limited to 20 participants)
  • Wednesday: Freemason Street Baptist Church Bell Tower Tour and Noon Recital, 11:45am (limited to 20 participants)
  • Wednesday: Chrysler Museum Glass Studio Demo Meet-up, 12:00pm-1:00pm
  • Wednesday: Slover Library Tour, 2:00pm-3:00pm (limited to 20 participants)
  • Wednesday: Behind-the-Scenes Tour of The MacArthur Memorial, 3:30pm-4:30pm (limited to 25 participants)
  • Wednesday: New Members Round Table: Sips & Sweets, 8pm start
  • Thursday Morning: Walk Meet Up, 7:00am - 8:00am
  • Thursday Youth Services Forum Networking Social, 5pm, Norfolk Tap House (limited to 40 participants)
  • Thursday Night All-Conference Social, 8:00pm-10:00pm
  • Thursday Late Night Movie: Hidden Figures, 10pm (limited to 80 attendees)
  • Friday Morning: Walk Meet Up, 7:00am - 8:00am
  • Friday Yoga (bring your own mat), 7:30am-8:15am
  • Friday NMRT Networking Breakfast (dutch treat), 7:45am-8:45am (limited to 40 attendees)

Special Events and Tickets

Meal Tickets

Bundled Meal Plan* (includes Tickets #1-#3)

$95.00

Ticket 1: Wednesday Evening Scholarship & Awards Banquet

$55.00

Ticket 2: Thursday Box Lunch Ticket

$17.00

Ticket 3: Friday Luncheon with Trevor A. Dawes

$33.00

 

VLA encourages you to bring a guest to our ticketed events – prices for individual tickets or bundled meal plans are the same as for VLA attendees.


Wednesday, October 11, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Scholarship and Awards Banquet

Join us at The Main and celebrate VLA’s Award Winners, 2017 Scholarship Winners, the 2017 Jefferson Cup Winners and the 2016 VLA Graphic Novel Diversity Winners. Your ticket includes your meal and shows your support for VLA’s Annual Awards program. Please mark your dietary preference on your registration form; we will provide vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.

 

Thursday, October 12, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Box Lunch Distribution

Save yourself time by purchasing a box lunch in advance. The box lunch includes a Turkey sandwich, chips, bottled water, Chef’s choice grain salad, and a cookie. Please mark your dietary preference on your registration form; we will provide vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.

 

Friday, October 13, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Networking Luncheon with Trevor A. Dawes

Your ticket includes the cost of your meal and provides support for the American Library Association’s Spectrum Scholarship Program. Please mark your dietary preference on your registration form; we will provide vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.


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-Updated 8/2/2017