2026 Play Make Learn Conference: Call for Proposals Now Open

Presentation proposals are now open for the 2026 Play Make Learn Conference.
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Presentation proposals are now open for the 2026 Play Make Learn Conference.
As I sit to write this letter, the first thing that comes to mind is that 2025 was certainly an eventful year for libraries.
Registration is now open for the 2026 Teen Internship Informational Webinar.
Upgrade: Enhancing Library Services with Technology is a dynamic two-day conference dedicated to exploring the intersection of libraries and technology in Madison, WI, October 6-7, 2025.
September is National Library Card Sign-up Month. This annual celebration is more than a campaign – it is a testament to the power of libraries, the impact of access, and most importantly, the incredible people who make it all happen. That’s you.
The DPI is now accepting applications for the State Superintendent’s Reading Advisory Council. This group is dedicated to strengthening literacy learning and ensuring every student has the opportunity to thrive. The Council focuses on comprehensive literacy, birth through grade 12.
The DPI welcomes a wide range of voices, including educators, librarians, students, parents and caregivers, school and district leaders, educator preparation representatives, and other education partners.
Sing-alongs, literacy, gaming, and budgeting are just some of the topics discussed at the DPI’s third annual Foundations of Wisconsin Librarianship Workshop.