# Event Details - **Event Name**: Leadership, Advocacy & the Future of Libraries - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Get ready to dive into how leaders and advocates are shaping the future of libraries in a fun, interactive session.About this EventThe New Jersey State Library and the New Jersey Library Trustee Association invite you to the New Jersey Library Trustee Institute at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters. The day will be filled with engaging presentations such as AI Safety Awareness, Legislative Focus with the New Jersey Library Association Public Policy Committee, and a panel discussion about Library Friends and Foundations. Finally we will close out the day with Working With a Library Attorney, a panel discussion with Library Board Presidents, Library Directors, and Library Attorneys.Space is limited so register soon. Also, please be advised that the number of trustees your library sends to the Trustee Institute should be less than the amount that would constitute a quorum for your library board.Agenda🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AMRegistration, Networking & Light Breakfast🕑: 09:30 AM - 09:45 AMWelcome & Introduction🕑: 09:45 AM - 11:15 AMA Vision for the Library in an AI WorldHost: Lauren Mecca🕑: 11:15 AM - 11:30 AMBreak🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PMNJLTA Membership Meeting🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PMLunch🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PMLibrary Friends and FoundationsInfo: Panel Discussion🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PMLegislative FocusInfo: New Jersey Library Association Public Policy Committee🕑: 02:30 PM - 04:30 PMWorking With a Library AttorneyInfo: Panel discussion with Library Board Presidents, Library Directors, and Library Attorneys. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manalapan-township/leadership-advocacy-and-the-future-of-libraries/100001999118551402 - **Event Categories**: business, meetups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 17.85, max: 17.85, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Manalapan Township - **state**: NJ - **country**: United States - **location**: Monmouth County Library - Headquarters - **lat**: 40.2933743 - **long**: -74.3037277 - **full address**: Monmouth County Library - Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan Township, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Leadership, Advocacy & the Future of Libraries - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/60eb7d8f14d12f863181b7c13380ea6b6c78bf5abbef4a59ce6a947a6309fc1f-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1788833767 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Leadership, Advocacy & the Future of Libraries being held? - **A:** Leadership, Advocacy & the Future of Libraries takes place on Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Monmouth County Library - Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan Township, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Leadership, Advocacy & the Future of Libraries? - **A:** Leadership, Advocacy & the Future of Libraries is organized by NJSL & New Jersey Library Trustee Association. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Leadership, Advocacy & the Future of Libraries is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Manalapan Township, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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