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Opening Keynote

Mychal Threets

Mychal Threets is a librarian, mental health advocate, and, by his own admission, the library’s number one fan. A lifelong lover of libraries, Mychal was homeschooled and raised among the stacks, receiving his first library card at the age of five.

He began his career as a library shelve at the same library he grew up in, eventually working his way up to become its Supervising Librarian. Mychal is open and honest about his mental health, sharing his experiences in hopes of helping others on their own journeys. He’s known for reminding people—again and again—that he’s genuinely happy they’re here.

He considers it an honor to the library people who influence and inspire him that he is a recipient of the 2024 I Love My Librarian Award from the American Library Association, inclusion in School Library Journal’s 2024 Movers and Shakers, TIME Magazine’s 2024 Next Generation Leaders, a 2024 Webby Award for Social Impact, and a spot on TIME’s inaugural 2025 list of 100 Creators.

Mychal is the author of I’m So Happy You’re Here: A Celebration of Library Joy (Random House Children’s Books), illustrated by Lorraine Nam. He currently serves as Resident Librarian for PBS and PBS Kids—and still can’t quite believe he’s the host of the revival of Reading Rainbow.

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NAFCC National Conference Chicago T-Shirts Coming Soon!

Get ready to show your NAFCC Conference Spirit in style — our official Chicago Conference T-Shirts are COMING SOON!

Order by May 1, 2026, to have your shirt shipped right to your home before you head to Chicago.

Let’s represent together! Whether you’re networking, learning, or celebrating at the conference, wear your t-shirt proudly and be part of the energy.

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Thank you to Our 2025 Sponsors and Exhibitors

Sponsors

Thank you to this year’s sponsors.

Exhibitors

Thank you to this year’s exhibitors.

Conference CEUs

Auburn University will offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for conference attendees. All attendees are required to sign in at each session they attend during the conference.

Continuing Education Units-Conference participants may earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Please note that Continuing Education Units (CEUs) transcript will be available for purchase within one month after the end date of the conference. See the link below for all participants who have signed the sin sheets during the conference sessions. Click the link to purchase your transcript once it becomes available Request Transcript.

For more information, please contact us at conference@nafcc.org.

Participant Communication Preferences
The participant now has the option of:

  • Email only ($15)
  • Postal mail only ($15)
  • Email & postal mail ($30)

Things To Know Before You Head To Conference

COVID/Health/Safety

If individuals are feeling sick NAFCC advises you not to attend the conference. As we are concerned for your health/safety and others. Thank you for your understanding. Safe Travels!

Currently:
The City of Chicago has lifted all COVID-19 related mandates, and the Hyatt Regency O’Hare does not have any COVID-19 policies in place.

Upcoming National Conferences

July 15th-July 17th, 2027
Jacksonville, FL

July 16th -July 18th, 2026
Chicago, IL

July 31 – Aug 2, 2025
Dallas, TX

July 24 – July 17, 2024
St. Louis, MO

July 12 – July 15, 2023
Atlanta, GA

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NAFCC St. Louis Conference 2024 Recap

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Emily Fallon

Emily Fallon

Conference Coordinator
EFallon@nafcc.org