You are invited to register to attend this year’s Arkansas Library Association Annual Conference in Fort Smith, Arkansas. We are so thrilled to offer you a great opportunity to reach out to so many decision makers from libraries across the state. Considering this will be our first in-person conference since the pandemic, we are expecting wide participation and a record-breaking registration!
We greatly appreciate the support that you show the Arkansas Library Association and our library communities through your participation in our conference. We hope to see you in Fort Smith, Arkansas!
Registration notes: For another registration type or to purchase a meal ticket, click on New Registration after your initial registration. When choosing extra meals, the total number includes the requester. So if you have 5 people total, put 4 in the # of guests box.
Vendor Highlights
Friday, October 14th
Load in and Setup: 8am – Noon
Exhibitor Reception: October 14th 4:30pm – 6:00pm
Drinks and light hors d'oeuvres in vendor exhibit hall (SPONSORSHIP OPEN)
- Exhibitor display space for 60, 10' x 10' booths. Each booth will have a 6-foot table, two chairs, electricity.
- Door Prize giveaways to provide exposure to exhibitor participants.
- Exhibitor Sponsorships Available.
- All food breaks and reception will be held in the exhibit gallery.
- Free Wi-Fi in Conference Center, we also recommend bringing a hotspot for extra coverage.
- Deadline for vendor registration is September 30th, 2022.
All Hands-on Deck! Don’t Delay!!
Exhibit space is limited to 60, 10’ x 10’ booths.
Conference and Exhibit location
Fort Smith Conference Center
55 S. 7th Street, Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 788-8932
For more information, please contact:
Tammie Evans, Adult Services Supervisor
William F. Laman Public Library
(501) 758-1720
tammie.evans@lamanlibrary.org
Hotel Reservations
Reservations may be made
by calling the Wyndham Hotel at 1-479-783-1000.
Rooms for the conference have been blocked at the Wyndham Fort Smith City Center. When making reservations, ask for the ArLA Conference rate to receive discounted rates.
Conference Hotel
Wyndham Fort Smith City Center
700 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-1000
Overflow Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott Fort Smith Downtown
900 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-2100
Key Contacts
Conference Chair
Carol Coffey, Patron Experience and Library Analytics Coordinator
Central Arkansas Library System
Main Branch: 100 Rock Street, Little Rock, AR 72201
Office: (501) 918-3008
ccoffey@cals.org
Exhibitor Chair
Tammie Evans, Adult Services Supervisor
William F. Laman Public Library
2801 Orange Street, North Little Rock, AR 72114
(479) 758-1720
Tammie.evans@lamanlibrary.org
Conference Registrar
Kathleen Ashmore
info@arla.org
Hotel Event Coordinator
Amanda Sanders, Director of Sales
Work: (479) 788-8932
Amanda.sanders@fortsmithar.gov