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A PLA 2026 Virtual Conference On-Demand Webinar
Hear about the success story of Jefferson County Public Library's Gender and Sexuality Alliance Teen Advisory Board! GSA TAB hosts inclusive dances, keeps the button maker busy with pun-filled queer buttons, and advocates for teen mental health with a self-published zine. Learn about the recruitment process, program planning, and outreach strategies. Leave equipped with practical tips on how to start your own, handle pushback, and create a safe space for LGBTQIA+ teens in your community.
Recorded live during the PLA 2026 Virtual Conference, April 1–3, 2026.
Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of this on-demand webinar, participants will be able to:
- Create a strategic outreach plan on how to reach LGBTQIA+ teens in their community;
- Advocate for your library to support queer teens year round; and
- Cultivate safe and positive space for teens to be their authentic selves within your library.
Who Should Attend
This on-demand webinar is intended for any public library worker wishing to sample the educational offerings of the PLA 2026 Virtual Conference.
If you were registered for the PLA 2026 Virtual Conference, or were an in-person full-conference registrant who purchased the Virtual Conference add-on, then you already have access to this recording in the online Conference console until July 3, 2026.
Panelists
Nick Taylor has worked in public libraries for fifteen years. He has had deep discussions on graphic novels with adults, he has tasted a Teen Iron Chef's cooking, he takes pleasure in being a community leader and a library staff leader.
Tori Sandoval (she/her) is a Teen Outreach Librarian who can be found roaming around the Jefferson County, usually with a button maker in tow, encouraging teens to read and come to fun library events.
Important Registration Information
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Accommodations
This on-demand webinar is closed captioned in English (United States).
If you have a physical or communication need that may affect your access to this on-demand webinar, please contact us at plawebinars@ala.org or 800-545-2433 ext. 5PLA (5752) prior to registering so we can attempt to provide appropriate accommodations.
Tech Requirements
To play this on-demand webinar you should use a browser with native HTML5 support. Please use the most up-to-date version available of Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Opera, or Edge. A fast Internet connection and computer is recommended.
Contact
This webinar is presented by the Public Library Association (PLA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA).
If you have questions or problems accessing a recording, send a message to plawebinars@ala.org or call 800-545-2433 ext. 5PLA (5752).
