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Spring Institute for Youth Services 2026

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Thursday, March 19 and Friday, March 20, 2026

Spring Institute for Youth Services is Michigan’s premier education and networking event for youth services library professionals. This annual event brings together approximately 250 librarians and library workers for two days of education, exhibits, networking, special events, and interactive activities.

Registration Opens: Friday, January 9, 2026
Conference Early Bird Rate: Friday, January 9 through Friday, February 20, 2026
Conference Standard Rate: Saturday, February 21 through Friday, March 13, 2026
Conference Onsite Rate: Saturday, March 14 though Friday, March 20, 2026

Online Registration Closes: Friday, March 13, 2026
Last Day for Cancellations with Fee: Monday, March 9, 2026
Last Day for Registration Changes: Monday, March 9, 2026
Registration Closes: Friday, March 20, 2026

Venue

Eberhard Center/Downtown Holiday Inn
310 Pearl St NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
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