The Flexible Library

September 23, 2026

Libraries continuously reflect creativity and forward-thinking in their staffing, funding and programming models.

Library staffing and training structures help connect, train and support all people working in the library, including associates, social workers, student workers, volunteers, and degreed librarians. Innovative funding models explore new paths towards sustainable funding, budgeting and grant-seeking. New modes of programming lean into methods that incorporate our communities into the library. The Flexible Library explores the many ways libraries can lean into change with flexibility.

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Registration

Registration Closes: September 21, 2026, 8:30 AM CT

Registration is for a single individual to access the conference and all the conference materials, including session recordings, for one year. All correspondence and login information for this online event will be sent to the email address provided on the registration form.

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Schedule

Time Title Session Link Speaker(s)
Opening Keynote - Flexibility as a Superpower: Reimagining Library Staffing, Partnerships, and Community Impact
Kara Whatley
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Closing Keynote - Developing Flexible Leadership Skills – Preparing for What's Ahead and Around the Corner
Gretchen Pruett

Session Speakers

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Kara Whatley portrait
Kara Whatley
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Gretchen Pruett
Gretchen Pruett

Questions?

For more information about this conference, contact learning@amigos.org or (972) 340-2829.