California Public Library Directors Forum
The California Public Library Directors Forum is presented annually by the California State Library. The program includes updates from the State Library, presentations from members of the California library community and invited speakers, and training and information-sharing activities for library directors.
2024 Public Library Directors Forum
Information about the 2024 forum will be provided in fall 2023.
2023 Public Library Directors Forum
The April 2023 Public Library Directors Forum focused on censorship and intellectual freedom, developing directors’ skills and expertise, and equity assessments of California State Library grant programs.
The 2023 California Public Library Directors Forum took place online at these dates:
- Monday, April 10, 9:00–11:00 am
- Wednesday, April 12, 3:00–5:00 pm
- Thursday, April 13, 9:00–11:00 am
2023 Advisory Committee Members
- Shaun Briley, Coronado Public Library
- Vikki Cervantes, Porterville Public Library
- Erin Christmas, Riverside Public Library
- Jeanette Contreras, Placentia Library District
- Jenni Fontanilla, Stockton Public Library
- Michelle Perera, Sunnyvale Public Library
- Michael Perry, Siskiyou County Library
- Hillary Theyer, Monterey County Free Libraries
- Jody Thomas, Carpinteria Public Library
- Anita Torres, Pomona Public Library
For questions, please contact csllds@library.ca.gov