Convention and Expo - Ohio Library Council

The Ohio Library Council has announced that its 2027 Convention and Expo will take place from October 27-29 at the Sharonville Convention Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.

The event’s theme, “Celebrate the Past. Embrace the Future,” focuses on the dual role of public libraries as both keepers of community history and pioneers of new digital frontiers.

Organizers intend to use the three-day event to examine how libraries can remain essential as society changes. By reflecting on the generations of professionals who have shaped Ohio’s civic spaces, the council plans to explore emerging technologies and innovative service models designed to meet contemporary community needs.

Jennifer Buch of the Huron Public Library will serve as the 2027 Convention and Expo Chair. She will lead a committee that includes Program Committee Chair Jen Farrell from the Huron County Community Library, with an assistant program committee chair yet to be named.

The convention serves as a primary hub for a diverse demographic of library professionals representing institutions of all sizes across the state. This includes everything from small, rural branches to large, urban municipal systems, all seeking ways to nurture curiosity and open doors to new opportunities for their patrons.

For businesses specializing in educational tools, digital resources, or community programming, the expo offers a direct line to Ohio’s library decision-makers. While specific details regarding the exhibition floor are being finalized, Exhibitor Prospectus and Sponsorship Opportunities will be available in March 2027, according to the Ohio Library Council.

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