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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 |
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 |
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 |
Wednesday, 29 November 2023 Northwest Illinois Library Legislative Lunch Flight Deck 12:00 noon doors open and lunch is available 12:30 p.m. program begins 2:00 p.m. program concludes Price: $35 |
Tuesday, 5 December 2023 North Suburban and Chicago 8:00 a.m. doors open and breakfast is available 8:30 a.m. program begins 10:00 a.m. program concludes Price: $45 |
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Wednesday, 6 December 2023 South Suburban and Chicago 8:00 a.m. doors open and breakfast is available 8:30 a.m. program begins 10:00 a.m. program concludes Price: $45 |
Wednesday, 6 December 2023 West Suburban and Chicago 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 |