📅 Friday, October 16, 2026
⏰ 6:00–8:00 p.m.
📍 Da Book Joint
6900 S. Stony Island Ave., Chicago
🥂 Refreshments
🎁 Giveaways
👜 Telfar Bag Raffle
🤝 Opportunities to meet CCBCALA members and other library professionals.
Connections can happen at every stage of your library journey!
Whether you’re a library school student, new to the profession, a longtime library professional, retired from the field, or simply passionate about strengthening libraries and communities, you’re invited to join the Chicago Chapter of BCALA for The Connection: An Invitation to Connect.
Come enjoy an evening of meaningful conversation, new connections, and community at Da Book Joint—one of Chicago’s independent Black-owned bookstores.
Bring a colleague, invite a friend, and come discover how you can connect, belong, and make an impact through CCBCALA.
Register using the link in our bio or scan the QR code on the flyer.
💙🖤 We hope to see you there!