BiblioCon '25 to Bring Together Public Library Professionals for a Hybrid Conference This Fall

Toronto, Ontario, June 4, 2025—BiblioCommons is pleased to announce that registration is now open for BiblioCon '25, an annual conference designed to connect public library staff across roles, departments, and geographies. Taking place October 8–10, 2025, this year's event will offer both in-person and virtual attendance options, making it easier than ever for teams to learn, connect, and collaborate.

Hosted at The Yorkville Royal Sonesta Hotel in Toronto, the in-person experience includes three days of sessions, networking opportunities, and in-depth discussions. Attendees will explore strategies for engaging patrons, advancing digital services, and building a stronger online presence for their libraries. For those unable to travel, the virtual experience offers live access to key sessions on days one and two, providing flexible options to participate.

This year’s theme, The Future of the Online Library Experience, places a spotlight on the evolving role of digital services in public libraries. As libraries strive to meet community expectations in a rapidly shifting digital landscape, BiblioCon ’25 will explore how to stay ahead of emerging trends in AI, eReading, and personalization. Sessions will highlight strategies for delivering creative readers’ advisory services, building websites that reflect community needs, and creating personalized digital experiences that increase engagement.

Attendees will also gain early insights into BiblioCommons’ product roadmaps, participate in product deep dives during Office Hours, and connect with peers who are shaping the future of library technology.

Conference Highlights:

Day 1 features two session tracks. One focused on advancing digital services and building a stronger online presence, and an Executive Strategy Track that will explore topics such as AI, the future of eReading, and personalization. In-person attendees can also take part in a welcome reception on Wednesday evening.

Day 2 includes two session tracks about online discovery, tech services, RA, website creation, marketing, research, and testing.

Day 3 offers exclusive Office Hours withBiblioCommons product experts, available to in-person attendees from libraries currently using BiblioCommons products.

As the conference draws closer, a detailed schedule with full session descriptions and speaker information will be shared.

Registration is now open, with early bird pricing available until July 14, 2025:

·      In-PersonAttendee – Early Bird: $320 (available through July 14)

·      In-PersonAttendee – Standard: $400 (July 15–October 3)

·      VirtualAttendee: $60

·      Speakers andCommittee Members receive a discounted rate and are required to attend in person.

To learn more about BiblioCon '25 and to secure your spot, visit the conference website.

About BiblioCommons

BiblioCommons builds software that transforms the public library's essential online services — catalog, mobile app, website, events calendar, and email marketing — from transactions to experiences worthy of the public library. BiblioCommons powers integrated online experiences for many of the top public libraries of all sizes across the United States and Canada. 

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For more information, please contact:
Eliana Franco, Marketing Director 
Eliana.Franco@BiblioCommons.com