2026 California Library Association Conference

REFORMA Conference & Event Schedule

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Connecting with REFORMA: Your Gateway to Latino & Spanish-Speaking Library Services

Thursday, October 22 | 4:00–4:45 PM | Edwin Rodarte, Ady Huertas
An informative session for anyone wanting to get more involved with REFORMA. This session walks through REFORMA's history and mission, spotlights key initiatives like the Pura Belpré Award, the Children in Crisis project, and scholarships, and shares how local chapter involvement can strengthen your library's bilingual services, advance equity, and grow your professional network.

Have You ZINE the Cheech? Libraries, Museums, & First-Time Collaborations

Friday, October 23 | 4:00–4:45 PM | Ivan Aguirre, Damaris Leal, Ursula Garcia
The behind-the-scenes story of the Inland Empire's first-ever Zine-Fest to be hosted by a Chicano centered museum — a grassroots celebration of art and writing. Hear how library, museum, and REFORMA Inland Empire organizers (many doing this kind of event for the first time) partnered with The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture to pull it together in just one month, and what they learned about building cross-sector partnerships fast.

Lotería

Friday, October 23 | 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Have yourself an evening of laughter, friendly competition, and cultural celebration with Lotería, the beloved Mexican game of chance often described as "bingo with pictures"—but with far more personality! Whether you're a seasoned player or trying it for the first time, Lotería is easy to learn, fast-paced, and a great way to connect with fellow conference attendees.

Salsa Social

Friday, October 23 | 9:30–11:30 PM
Join us for an evening of music and community. Learn a move or two with some instructors, meet new friends, play some games, and dance the night away with some sweet tunes from DJ Ziba Z!

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