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The Nebraska Library Association supports and promotes all libraries, library media centers and library services in the state. Its foremost concerns are the professional development of its members, library advocacy, and open access to information for all citizens.


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  Save the Date: Announcing Bellevue University’s participation in TED Democracy Live Founding Futures

Bellevue University’s Freeman/Lozier Library will serve as one of the nationwide host sites for a livestream of TED Democracy Philadelphia: Founding Futures on Saturday, June 13, 2026. The free public event will connect local audiences to a national conversation on democracy during America’s 250th anniversary year and will also include a faculty‑led panel discussion on civic leadership and education. 

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  Registration Now Open for NLA MPLA 2026

Register now for the NLA Conference! Visit the conference information page to view details about Attendee Registration, including hotel and conference registration options, and check out the Conference Schedule to plan your sessions. Use the links below to get all the details and make the most of this year’s conference.

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Upcoming Events

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2026 NLA & MPLA Conference

  October 14, 2026

  8:30 AM

  Embassy Suites by Hilton Omaha La Vista Hotel & Conference Center

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Looking Back at Advocacy Day 2026

Thank you to everyone who participated in NLA Advocacy Day 2026. We’re grateful for the opportunity to come together, share the impact of libraries, and advocate for communities across Nebraska.

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Explore Previous NLA Meetings

Browse our Previous Meetings page to revisit past NLA events, including conference sessions, section meetings, and Advocacy Day. It’s a great way to look back at recent programs and stay connected with the work happening across the association.

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Awards and Scholarships

Golden Sower Award

The Golden Sower Award Nebraska’s children’s choice literary award, inviting K–12 students statewide to vote for their favorite books from annual nominee lists. Sponsored by the Nebraska Library Association, the program encourages a lifelong love of reading and celebrates excellence in children’s literature.

Nixon Scholarship

The Louise A. Nixon Scholarship Fund was established to help each recipient reach for Nixon’s goals of dedication and vision. This scholarship supports students who pursue full- or part-time graduate-level library education.

Meritorious Service Award and Mari Sandoz Award

The Nebraska Library Association presents the Meritorious Service and Mari Sandoz Awards, honoring excellence in library advocacy and Nebraska’s literary world. View the awards page or submit your nominations .

PLTS Awards

The Public Library and Trustee Section of the Nebraska Library Association presents the Excalibur Award to honor an outstanding public librarian’s career achievements and service. The Advocacy Award recognizes individuals or groups demonstrating exceptional support for their local library community.

Mad Hatter Award

The purpose of the Mad Hatter Award is to recognize an individual member of the Nebraska Library Profession who has made an outstanding contribution to School, Children’s and Young People’s librarianship and library development.

Gumdrop Books NLA Conference Scholarship

The Gumdrop Books NLA Conference Scholarship supports professional growth by helping a Nebraska librarian attend the annual NLA conference. The scholarship covers registration and helps offset hotel or transportation costs.

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