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2026 Library Leadership Institute
October 19, 2026 | 9:00 AM EDT -
October 19, 2026 | 4:00 PM EDT
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Heritage Hotel and Conference Center | 522 Heritage Road
Southbury, CT 06488
https://www.heritagesouthbury.com/
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Our annual event is here! Network with library professionals and give yourself time to reflect and grow as a library leader during our group sessions. Everyone is welcome, no matter where you are in your professional journey.
Tentative schedule:
Check in will start at 9:00 a.m. followed by coffee/tea service.
Warm-up session: Opening remarks, Networking
First presentation: “What Is Leadership and How Does It Differ from Management?”
Lunch Buffet
Second presentation: “What Is Your Management Style?
Closing session: Panel "Accidentally, Unexpectedly in Charge: Tips to prepare yourself"
Lunch menu:
Mixed Greens Salad, Artisan Dinner Rolls and Butter
Penne alla Vodka, Chicken Piccata, Grilled Sliced Steak w/ Red Wine Reduction
Fresh Seasonal Vegetable
Dessert - Chef's Choice
Tickets
$65.00 CLA Member
$75.00 Non-CLA Member
$0.00 General Donation- You Choose the Amount
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