Recharging in Challenging Times is built around conversation, and the event's six facilitator-led sessions are where that conversation goes deepest. In candid discussions with peers who understand your day-to-day reality, you will move beyond presentations to focus on what is working, what is not, and what comes next.

These conversations are designed to slow things down and invite deeper participation across three event tracks: Preserving Intellectual Freedom, Strengthening Leadership, and Sustaining Wellbeing. You will gain fresh perspectives, learn from colleagues facing similar challenges, and leave with practical strategies you can put into action right away.

• Empathy in Action

• Intellectual Freedom Policy Q & A

• Carrying the Work Without Carrying the Weight

• What is Your Management Philosophy?

• Developing a Response Plan

• Reclaiming Balance: Countering the Six Root Causes of Burnout

Join us live on February 10, 2026, on Zoom Events.

Recharging in Challenging Times offers a unique, one-day opportunity for you to pause, connect, and renew your energy for the work ahead. Join us live on Zoom Events for two inspiring keynotes, facilitator-led conversations, and nine dynamic sessions across three curated tracks.

Registration also includes on-demand access through May 10, 2026.

NOTE: To create a safe space for candid conversation, these sessions will not be recorded and thus will not be included in the on-demand content.

ALA Student Members attend FREE!

You are invited to take what you have heard straight back to your classroom for further discussion. Not a member yet? Students can Join ALA for $40 per year, with the option to add a state chapter membership for $6 more and attend the event free, plus receive a full year of member benefits.