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• NDLA/SDLA/MPLA Tri-Conference Registration

  • Start
    October 01, 2025
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  • End
    October 03, 2025
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  • Location
    Alerus Center, Grand Forks, ND

  Register

  Join us October 1st Through October 3rd, 2025 at the Alerus Center and Canad Inn in Grand Forks, ND.
  

  Keynote Speakers

  • Laura Numeroff:

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    Laura Numeroff is a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator, best known for her book  "If You Give a Mouse A Cookie." 

  • Dr. Denise Lajimodiere:

  Dr. Lajimodiere is the current poet laureautte of North Dakota. She is  a retired professor from the University of North Dakota and the author of "Stringing Rosaries: the History, the Unforgivable, and the Healing of Northern Plains American Indian Boarding School Survivors."

  • R.L. Stine:

  Stine is credited with creating the Juvenile horror genre of fiction, and best known for his Goosebumps series of books. He is one of the best selling children's authors of all time with over 400 million books printed in over 35 languages.  

  • Abby Jimenez

  Abby Jimenez is a New York Times bestselling author of Just For the Summer and many other popular romance books.  Jimenez also is an accomplished baker and has appeared on many Food Network shows.

  • Neil Shusterman

  Shusterman is an award winning Young Adult novelist. He was written novels such as "Scythe" and "Challenger Deep." Shusterman has also been a writer on many tv shows. 

  
  

  • Molly Yeh

  Yeh is known as a popular cook book author, blogger, and television personality. She is known for blending her Chinese and Jewish heritage with midwest farm style cooking techniques.  She is the host of the television show "Girl Meets Farm."   and author of the book "Molly on the Range." 

  
  

  Preconference

  Keynote Speaker: Laura Numeroff

  Workshop 1: Elevating the School Library
  1:30 pm

  Workshop 2: Trauma-Informed Services
  1:30 pm
  
  Workshop 3: A Librarian’s Guide To Consumer Health

  1:30 PM

  Schedule

  The schedule will be released soon.  It will be available on the Whova app.  

  The Know Before You Go Document is ready to be viewed at this link.

  And the Conference Session Document is available at this link. 

  Venue

  Alerus Center/ Canad Inn Grand Forks

  1000 S 42nd St, Grand Forks, ND 58201

  https://www.canadinns.com/stay/grand-forks/

  Payment Information:

  Checks may be mailed to 

  North Dakota Library Association
  c/o North Dakota State Library
  604 East Boulevard Avenue, Dept. 250
  Bismarck, ND 58505-0800

                                            Continuing Education Credit

  “One continuing education credit for school librarians is offered through both VCSU and NDSU.

   

  VCSU’s class number is 35270. Class title is 2025 NDLA, SDLA, MPLA Tri-Conference.

  NDSU’s class title is 2025 NDLA/SDLA/MPLA Tri-Conference.”

  
  

  Hilton Garden Inn Hotel Reservation:

  Reservation for the Hotel Block at the Hilton Garden Inn is available now until September 1st, 2025. Just click the link above.  

  
  

  
  

  
  
  

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• Vendor Registration: NDLA/SDLA/MPLA Tri Conference 2025

  • Start
    October 01, 2025
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    7:00 AM
  • End
    October 03, 2025
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    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Alerus Center/Canad Inn, Grand Forks, ND

  Register

  Welcome exhibitors to the 2025 NDLA/SDLA/MPLA Tri-Conference in Grand Forks, ND. 

  The full vendor prospectus can be found here.

  NDLA encourages conference attendees to visit the exhibit hall by offering them:

  • Dedicated conflict-free exhibit hours
  • Exhibit hall snack & coffee events
  • NDLA silent auction fundraiser held in the exhibit hall
  • Contest that encourages attendees to visit with vendors

  Please reserve space early.

  2025 Deadline Dates
  Exhibitor Early Registration Price now through April 1st. Regular prices from April 2nd to July 1st, 2025.
  

  Exhibitor Regular Registration Price
  Due August 1, 2025 by 5:00 pm CST

  Advertisements, camera-ready artwork, and
  sponsor logos must be with the conference
  committee
  

  Exhibit Move-In Hours
  Wednesday, October 1, 2025
  

  12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

  
  

  Exhibit Hours
  Thursday, October 2, 2025
  9:30 am - 6:00 pm
  Friday, October 3, 2025
  

  8:00 am - 11:30 am

  
  

  Exhibit Dismantle Hours
  Friday, October 2, 2025
  11:30 am - 2:30 pm
  

  Sponsorship Information

  Tier: Bronze              Availability: Six Sponsorships                              Cost: $500
  

  Includes:
  

  • Pronounced logo placement during your sponsored event
  • Listing in Sponsor Center in the conference app
  • Logo and link on conference website

  
  

  Tier: Silver                  Availability: 2 Sponsorships                                 Cost: $800

  Includes:
  

  • Banner ads in conference app
  • Acknowledgement at the podium during your sponsored event
  • A unique sponsorship symbol in the conference appn

  Tier: Gold                  Availability: 2 Sponsorships                                  Cost: $1,000

  Includes:
  

  • One push notification via conference app
  • Promotion on NDLA social media as a featured sponsor

  Tier: Platinum           Availability: 3 Sponsorships                                 Cost: $3,000
  

  Sponsor an all-attendee keynote or meal and receive recognition from an attentive audience.

  You will receive Gold Sponsorship benefits, plus:

  • Platinum Sponsor $3,000 - Limit 2
  • Pronounced logo placement throughout conference facility
  • Pronounced logo placement throughout the conference app
  • Promotion in NDLA e-newsletter as a featured sponsor

  Tier: Diamond           Availability: 1 Sponsorship
  

  Main sponsor of the conference. You will receive Platinum Sponsorship benefits, plus:

  • 10 minutes welcome speaker at the opening, all-attendee event
  • Opportunity to present a 45-minute educational session
  • Prime location exhibitor booth
  • Free full conference registration for up to 4 representatives

  Cancelation Policy:

  In the event an exhibitor must cancel participation, a written request must be sent by email to conference@ndla.info. Cancellation requests sent on or before August 1, 2025 will be eligible for refunds of monies paid less an administration fee of $75. Cancellation requests received on or before September 1, 2025 will receive a 50% refund, less $75 administration fee. After September 1, 2025, no
  refunds can be made. Companies unable to attend are required to notify NDLA so that suitable adjustments to exhibit space may be made. 
  

  Payment Information:

  Check Payment Can Be Sent To:

  NORTH DAKOTA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
  C/O NORTH DAKOTA STATE LIBRARY

  604 E BOULEVARD AVE DEPT 250

  BISMARCK ND 58505-0605

  
  

  
  

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