Save the Date | 2025 ULC Annual Leadership Forum
October 22-24, 2025 | Cincinnati, Ohio
In October 2025, ULC members will convene in Cincinnati, Ohio for the 2025 ULC Annual Leadership Forum. Hosted in partnership with the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library, the 2025 Annual Forum will bring together library leaders from across North America to explore the library field's latest trends, challenges and opportunities.
Registration details to come.
Why Attend?
ULC's Annual Leadership Forums offer a unique opportunity for ULC members to:
- Network with Peers: Connect with fellow library professionals and industry leaders to share experiences, challenges, and solutions.
- Gain Valuable Insights: Participate in sessions led by thought leaders and experts who will provide actionable strategies and innovative ideas.
- Shape the Future: Contribute to shaping the future of urban public libraries by engaging in forward-thinking discussions and collaborative problem-solving.
Join us at the 2025 ULC Annual Leadership Forum to be part of the collective experience and to lead your library into a future defined by trust, continuous growth, and visionary leadership. See a recap and event photos of the 2024 Annual Forum: Trust, Transformation and Tomorrow below.
Shaping the Future of Libraries: A Recap of the 2024 ULC Annual Leadership Forum
Each year, the Urban Libraries Council proudly gathers public library leaders from across North America to explore emerging challenges and opportunities facing libraries. This past October, more than 240 library leaders gathered in Philadelphia, PA for the 2024 ULC Annual Leadership Forum, themed Trust, Transformation, and Tomorrow. The dynamic three-day event, graciously hosted by the Free Library of Philadelphia, offered a unique platform for leaders to network, collaborate, and discuss strategies for driving organizational change in urban public libraries.