• Noted social critic, writer and scholar bell hooks will speak at the Thursday evening banquet.

• Bill Barnes and Gene Ambaum, creators of Unshelved, a comic strip about a library will speak Thursday morning.

• ALA president Michael Gorman will speak at Friday’s ALA/PNLA breakfast.

• Author Steven Kellogg will speak at the CAYAS breakfast on Friday morning.

• Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be served at a reception at the Washington State History Museum.

• Annual WLA Awards Luncheon

• Thought-provoking pre-conferences, programs and workshops

• Interest Group business meetings

• Enjoy exhibits with the new and innovative library products

Mark your calendar so you don't miss what WLA has in store for you in 2006!

Please check contact the conference committee with questions.