Legislative Meetups

 








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.

Legislative Issues
 
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 

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

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

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 

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

 

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

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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