2026 Saskatchewan Libraries Conference: Libraries Open Doors: Full Schedule

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!!

11:00am CST

GOVERNANCE TRAINING: Government Relations & Advocacy

Friday May 1, 2026 11:00am - 12:20pm CST

Swift Current Room (2nd Floor)

Lobbying – what it is, what it isn’t, and how to get your message across to government leaders;
Developing shared messaging for maximum success; and
Forming relationships regardless of political party.

Speakers

Sarah Wright

Account Director, Earnscliffe Strategies

Sarah is an accomplished government affairs and communications strategist, as well as an advocate with nearly two decades of experience supporting organizations, elected officials and communities through high‑impact communication initiatives.

Before joining Earnscliffe, S... Read More →

Friday May 1, 2026 11:00am - 12:20pm CST
Swift Current Room (2nd Floor)

Governance Training Sessions

1:40pm CST

GOVERNANCE TRAINING: Board/Executive Skills for Advocacy in Action

Friday May 1, 2026 1:40pm - 3:30pm CST

Swift Current Room (2nd Floor)

Haley Bolen, Vice President at Praxis Consulting, will work with the group from a government relations and advocacy lens to:

Clarify Board/Executive roles and skillsets needed;
Workshop a collective aspiration for the province-wide public library system; and

Establish a short-term plan for next steps that keep the momentum going.

Speakers

Haley Bolen, MCM, BA

Vice President, Praxis Consulting

Haley is an interdisciplinary and dynamic problem solver with experience in collaborative, stakeholder-centric strategy building and implementation. She is focused on growth and impact outcomes.
Haley Bolen is a strategist with a commitment to working with organizations to navigate and thrive in complex environments. Haley brings over a decade as an experienced leader, and a reputation of excellence in the intersection of business strategy and social impact through leveraging... Read More →

Friday May 1, 2026 1:40pm - 3:30pm CST
Swift Current Room (2nd Floor)

Governance Training Sessions

2026 Saskatchewan Libraries Conference: Libraries Open Doors

11:00am CST

Sarah Wright

1:40pm CST

Haley Bolen, MCM, BA

Get help with the event