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Events

DCLA hosts a variety of events including tours, discussions, presentations, and social gatherings. We also list community events of interest to our members. 

Upcoming events

    • 29 May 2026
    • 10:00 AM

    The virtual Battle of the Books takes place on Teams. The Upper Elementary (4th and 5th grade) competition begins at 10am. Coaches or school librarians who are DCLA members can still join. Sign up here.



    • 29 May 2026
    • 1:00 PM

    The virtual Battle of the Books takes place today on Teams. The Middle School competition begins at 1pm. Coaches or school librarians who are DCLA members can still join. Sign up here.





    • 01 Jun 2026
    • 7:00 PM
    • Zoom

    Join fellow librarians, storytellers, and book lovers on Monday, June 1st at 7PM to discuss Mac Barnett's new book, Make Believe, a collection of essays about storytelling, children's literature, and the magic of kid lit.

    We recommend you read the book beforehand--it publishes on May 5th--but it is not required to attend. All are invited for what we hope will be a fruitful discussion about this new work by the National Ambassador to Young People's Literature, Mac Barnett. Please share this with others in your Kid Lit community. Register here.

    • 18 Jun 2026
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

    Save the date for the Annual DCLA Banquet on Thursday, June 18 from 6-8pm. More details to come soon!



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