When:         October 11 -14, 2026

Location:   Hyatt Regency Columbus
                           350 N High Street
          Columbus, Ohio 43215

#ABOS2026 is the conference for Outreach Services. Our conference planners and presenters understand the constraints of serving community members beyond the physical walls of the library, as well as the unique opportunities for innovation and collaboration within communities. Our conference is packed full of information you can take right back to serve your communities through Outreach Services.

Libraries are evolving from places of information to hubs of connection, and outreach is at the center of that transformation. 

This year’s conference theme, Outreach Services: Beyond the Stacks to Community Connections, reflects a shift in how we think about service. It calls on us to move beyond the physical library and into the spaces where our communities live, learn, and gather. Through outreach services we make a commitment to expanding our reach, engaging with individuals and groups who may not traditionally access library services. We understand the importance of building lasting relationships rooted in trust, collaboration, and shared goals; and that outreach is not an add-on, but is a core strategy for advancing equity, access, and belonging. Through this theme, the conference will explore innovative approaches, real-world partnerships, and practical strategies that demonstrate how libraries can create deeper, more meaningful connections in the communities they serve.

If you have a family member/guest traveling with you that would like to join you for meals only, there is an opportunity to register them. This will only allow the individual to join you for meals, and will not give them access to other conference sessions. For more information see the registration rates.

March 16
     Conference Proposals Open
     Award Nominations Open

March 23
     Conference Theme Announced

April 12
     Last day to submit Conference Proposals
     Last day to submit Award Nominations

June 1
     Early Bird Registration Opens - Lowest Conference Rates Available

June 28
     Last day to receive Early Bird Registration Rates

June 29
     Regular Registration rates apply

September 25
     In-Person Registration Closes
     In-Person Registration Fees Due - Any unpaid registrations will be cancelled

October 2
     Virtual Registration Closes
     Virtual Registration Fees Due - Any unpaid registrations will be cancelled

October 11
     Pre-Conference Sessions, Events, and Registration kicks off 

October 12-14
     Conference

June 1 Early Bird Registration opens

June 28 Last day to secure Early Bird Registration Rates

June 29 Regular Registration rates apply

September 25 Advance In-Person Registration closes

October 2 Virtual Registration closes

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