Adopt a Librarian

Adopt a Librarian is a program to send CAL members to events when they might not be able to attend otherwise due to monetary hardships.  Donations may also be made to assist with dues renewal for members.

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Meeting/Event Information

CALCON 2025

September 03, 2025 8:00 AM MDT to September 05, 2025 3:00 PM MDT

Beaver Run Resort & Conference Center
620 Village Road
Breckenridge, CO 80424
Venue website

September 3-5, 2025 | Beaver Run Resort & Conference Center | Breckenridge, CO

Registration Opens March 5

The Colorado Association of Libraries (CAL) Annual Conference is Colorado’s premier event for library staff from libraries of all types throughout the state. Attendees learn from one another and hear from current experts in trending fields. Additionally, participants can meet with vendors to check out their latest products and services and attend networking events to create new contacts and strengthen relationships.

Visit the official CALCON 2025 WEBSITE.

All registered conference attendees will be sent an invitation from Sched, the Conference Platform, to the email entered on their registration. Please email CAL if you need to update your email to access the platform. 

*As a registrant of CALCON, you consent to release your email address to CALCON exhibitors and sponsors for use in correlation to CALCON unless otherwise specified.*

We are excited to celebrate the accomplishments of our Colorado Library Community! Join us at the awards luncheon at CALCON 2025.

CALCON 2025 Registration Rates


Registration Day(s)

CAL Individual Member

Non-CAL Individual Member
Work at CAL Institutional Member Library Does not work at CAL Institutional  Member Library
Full Conference Early Bird* by July 15 $278

$332
Discount info below

$382
Full Conference* after July 15 $309

$363
Discount info below

$413
Wednesday Only $191 $264 $264
Thursday Only* $191 $264 $264
Friday Only $129 $202 $202

Awards Luncheon Only (Thursday)*

$49

$59

$59

IFC Awards Brunch & IFC Keynote Only (Wednesday)**

$49

$59

$59

CALCON T-Shirt (sizes limited)

$15

$15

$15

*Awards luncheon is included in Full Conference and Thursday Only registrations. Separate luncheon registration not required with full conference registrations or Thursday registration.
**IFC Keynote/Awards Brunch is included in Full Conference and Friday only registration.
Separate luncheon registrations are not required for luncheon attendees with full conference registrations or applicable single day registrations.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellation requests must be submitted to [email protected]. Full refunds minus 10% of the registration cost available through August 4, 2025. From August 5-31, 2025, 50% refunds offered. Cancellations after August 31, 2025, are not eligible for a refund. CALCON attendee registrations may be transferred to another member from your organization for the same type of qualifying ticket only at any time without fees.   

CALCON T-Shirt

Get ready for CALCON with our exclusive event T-shirt!

Limited Edition CALCON Tee - $15

Represent your love for CALCON in style! Whether you're attending the event or just want to show your support, you can purchase your t-shirt with your event registration and pick it up at CALCON check-in.

Don't miss out—grab yours now before they're gone!

group Discount rates

🔹🔹🔹 Discount Information 🔹🔹🔹

🔹 Conference Committee Member or Presenter? Thank you for making CALCON possible! Enter your discount code before completing your registration to ensure that you receive your discount.

🔹 Not a CAL individual member but work at CAL Institutional Member Library or are an MPLA Member? Follow the steps below to receive $50 off your non-member full conference registration.

  1. Obtain discount code from the administrator for your library's institutional membership or contact CAL
  2. Register for the NON-MEMBER FULL CONFERENCE ticket.
  3. Enter discount code BEFORE finalizing your registration. Discount code MAY NOT be added after registration has been completed; refunds not available after registration is finalized.
  4. The code will work only once per registration, so each attendee using the code will need a separate registration.

🔹 Group Registrations: 10 or more FULL CONFERENCE registrations entered together from the same institution are eligible for a 10% discount. This discount may be applied to early bird rates, but no discounts codes may be applied. Click HERE for group registrations.

Contact us for other group registration options at [email protected].


🔹🔹🔹  Discount Terms - Please Read 🔹🔹🔹
(applies to all discount codes)

Multiple discounts may not be combined, but a discount code may be applied to an early bird rate. Discount code must be entered before finalizing registration. A refund will not be issued when a discount code has not been entered before payment is made.

Please contact CAL with questions. 

Scholarship Information

Scholarships: Short on funds? Don’t let that keep you from CALCON 2025!  Through donations from our generous sponsors, exhibitors, librarians across the state, and the Colorado Library Education Foundation, scholarships are now available for both CAL members and nonmembers.  Applications will be accepted through midnight on July 15, 2025. New this year, scholarship recipients must volunteer for 4 hours. Awarded recipients will be notified by August 1, 2025, and volunteer hours will be assigned after.

Become a Sponsor or Exhibitor

With an expected attendance of nearly 500 library professionals, CALCON offers excellent exposure for organizations serving the library community. The conference features:

  • Over 20 distinct sponsorship opportunities

  • Direct access to decision-makers

  • Dedicated exhibit hall hours

  • Networking events

Learn more about becoming a sponsor or exhibitor. Register to become a sponsor or exhibitor.

Join us for an innovative year at CALCON 2025 and secure your sponsorship!

Tickets

$309.00 CALCON 2025 Full Conference - CAL Member
$278.00 Earlybird rate before July 15

$413.00 CALCON 2025 Full Conference - Non-Member Ticket
$382.00 Earlybird rate before July 15

$191.00 CALCON 2025 Wednesday Only - CAL Member

$264.00 CALCON 2025 Wednesday Only - Non-Member

$191.00 CALCON 2025 Thursday Only - Member

$264.00 CALCON 2025 Thursday Only - Non-Member

$129.00 CALCON 2025 Friday Only - Member

$202.00 CALCON 2025 Friday Only - Non-Member

$49.00 Awards Thursday Awards Luncheon Only - Member

$59.00 Awards Thursday Awards Luncheon Only - Non-Member

$49.00 CALCON 2025 IFC Awards Lunch Only - Member

$59.00 CALCON 2025 IFC Awards Lunch Only - Non-Member

$0.00 Adopt a Librarian Donation Jar

$300.00 Adopt a Librarian - donation applied toward CALCON 2025 admission for scholarship recipients

$15.00 CALCON 2025 T-Shirt