2023 Legislative Meetups
This series of seven legislative events provides an opportunity to meet with your legislators and speak with them firsthand about issues affecting you and your library. Library trustees, directors, and staff from public, school, and academic libraries are encouraged to attend and participate. Use this opportunity for photo ops with your elected officials to post on your social media or to invite them to visit your library. Learn more about how to be a strong library advocate and get prepared for a meetup by reviewing the Ready, Set, Advocate presentations and toolkit. Make the most of your Meetup with these tips from the ILA Advocacy Committee.
Advance registration is required, so don't wait! If you have questions regarding registration or you're not sure which Meetup covers your library and legislative district, contact the ILA office via email at ila@ila.org.
Registration closes on Friday, November 24 at midnight.
View ILA's Five Steps for a Successful Meetup.
Your registration fee includes breakfast or lunch, legislative materials, and a program featuring state and federal legislative briefings and library-related priorities and speakers.
Registration for all meetups is now closed.
No on-site registration is available.
Contact ila@ila.org with any questions.
Make your voice heard!
Tuesday, 28 November 2023
Metro East Library Legislative Breakfast
Sunset Hills Country Club
2525 Illinois 157
Edwardsville, IL 62025
8:00 a.m. doors open and breakfast is available
8:30 a.m. program begins
10:00 a.m. program concludes
Price: $35
Metro East Legislators
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Tuesday, 28 November 2023
Southern Illinois Library Legislative Lunch
The Effingham Event Center
1501 W Fayette Avenue
Effingham, IL 62401
12:00 noon doors open and lunch is available
12:30 p.m. program begins
2:00 p.m. program concludes
Price: $35
Southern Illinois Legislators
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Wednesday, 29 November 2023
Central Illinois Library Legislative Breakfast
Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel
201 Broadway Avenue
Normal, IL 61761
8:00 a.m. doors open and breakfast is available
8:30 a.m. program begins
10:00 a.m. program concludes
Price: $40
Central Illinois Legislators
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Wednesday, 29 November 2023
Northwest Illinois Library Legislative Lunch
Flight Deck
1207 E Gurler Road
Rochelle, IL 61068
12:00 noon doors open and lunch is available
12:30 p.m. program begins
2:00 p.m. program concludes
Price: $35
Northwest Illinois Legislators
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Tuesday, 5 December 2023
North Suburban and Chicago
Library Legislative Breakfast
Hilton Chicago/Northbrook
2855 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Northbrook, IL 60062
8:00 a.m. doors open and breakfast is available
8:30 a.m. program begins
10:00 a.m. program concludes
Price: $45
North Suburban Legislators
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Wednesday, 6 December 2023
South Suburban and Chicago
Library Legislative Breakfast
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago-Alsip
5000 West 127th Street
Alsip, IL 60803
8:00 a.m. doors open and breakfast is available
8:30 a.m. program begins
10:00 a.m. program concludes
Price: $45
South Suburban Legislators
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Wednesday, 6 December 2023
West Suburban and Chicago
Library Legislative Lunch
Chicago Marriott Oak Brook
1401 W. 22nd Street
Oak Brook, IL 60523
12:00 noon doors open and lunch is available
12:30 p.m. program begins
2:00 p.m. program concludes
Price: $55
West Suburban Legislators
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