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Welcome to the 2026 Saskatchewan Libraries Conference! We are thrilled to have you joining us for this incredible professional development and networking opportunity.

Registration Desk
Make sure you check in to the conference at our registration desk before heading off to any meals or sessions! Here you can pick up your name tag and ask any questions you might have. The registration desk will be open from 6:45 am to 3:00 pm on Thursday, April 30, and from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm on Friday, May 1.

Using the Sched App
Use this app to build your personalized conference schedule! You will find some things have already been added to your schedule (such as meals and key speakers), but everything else is up to you.

We also encourage you to turn on the "Public Profile & Schedule" option under the "My Account" tab. This will add you to the public attendee list, helping you to connect with other delegates and helping them connect with you. This is optional.

Conference Sponsors
SLA gratefully acknowledges our many event sponsors! Without their generous support, this conference would not be possible! We gratefully acknowledge all sponsors in the "Sponsors" Tab.

Exhibitors
Make sure to visit the Exhibitor Hall located in the Gallery B! The Exhibitor Hall will be open on Thursday, April 30, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, with the Exhibitor Social taking place from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. Join us at the Social to visit with the exhibitors while enjoying appetizers and non-alcoholic drinks, and the chance to win great prizes!!  
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Learn about how the Saskatoon Public Library makes Tabletop Roleplaying Games (TTRPGs) accessible and how staff with no specialist knowledge can use these resources to support patrons in lifelong learning. Through RPG kits and patron-led programming, SPL patrons have expanded their social networks and gained skills, confidence, and self-knowledge. The presenters will show you how you can support patrons in their own gaming endeavours, without having to become a master of dungeons or wizard of the stacks.
Speakers
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Neil Jones

Saskatoon Public Library
Neil Jones (they/them) has been working at the Saskatoon Public Library for 11 years and playing tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs) for over 30 years (off and on). They developed the idea of RPG kits while working on the Book Club in a Bag service. They enjoy strategic and tactical gameplay leav... Read More →
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Eli Hartman

Programmer, Saskatoon Public Library
Eli Hartman (they/them) has been working with Saskatoon Public Library as a programmer for 3 years and playing tabletop games for 14 years. Their passion for all things storytelling is the driving force behind their programs, and when they aren’t working, they can be found in countless table... Read More →
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Prince Albert Room

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