The YSS Spring Conference is coming to Buffalo, NY! Join us as we celebrate our 50th conference with “Joy in the Library!” featuring authors Matt de la Peña and Rachel DiNunzio!

The conference will take place on Friday April 17, 2026 at the Embassy Suites in downtown Buffalo. Information for hotel booking and conference registration can be found in the information below. 

We hope to see you there!

CONFERENCE PROPOSALS
REGISTRATION
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
QUESTIONS
 
EVENT SCHEDULE
 
CE INFORMATION
 

 

Registration for the YSS Spring Conference will open in the new year! 

 

CONFERENCE PROPOSALS

Interested in submitting a conference proposal? The Call for Proposals is now open for workshops and table talks.

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL

The deadline to submit proposals will close on December 31, 2025.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

Embassy Suites Buffalo

200 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14202

Hotel accommodations and event schedule will all be at this venue. 

Room Rate
$229 1 King or Queen Double
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CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR ROOM TODAY!

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REGISTRATION

When submitting a registration, please review the form carefully and ensure that you review all registration policies, select and view the appropriate conference registration fee and provide information about meal selection, dietary restrictions and disability accommodations so that we can ensure that the conference is fully enjoyed by all.

Just a reminder, all registrants are required to complete a registration form in the system. We do not offer a bulk registration process. Registrants who will have their fee paid by their organization or an outside entity can choose to be invoiced and send the invoice to the contact email of their billing entity at the end of checkout. 

Registration information and invoices will be provided for review in each registrant's profile. To access, download, print or get a payment link to a registration invoice, login to your member/user profile. Click on the My Profile wording located beneath the navy welcome banner. The next page will provide all invoices available in that profile.

REGISTRATION POLICIES 

NYLA members are eligible for discounted member rates for NYLA events. Registrants must be active members to receive discounted rates. Registrants will not be provided member rates if their account is not active. Registrations completed with non-member pricing in error will only be changed by the registrant reaching out to the NYLA office at [email protected] prior to registration deadlines listed below. Failure to contact the NYLA office prior to the deadline will result in the registrant being liable for the non-member rate. Special discounted rates are available to NYLA members of the Retired, Trustee, Student, and Friend member types. Members must be active in these designated member tiers at the time of registration to receive special discounts. 

The rates provided below will be honored until the noted deadlines. Registration will close March 27, 2026. On-site registration will be available on a first come, first served basis at an increased rate. 

Attendees are required to submit an electronic registration form to attend the event. This registration form serves as a contractual agreement to attend said event and all monetary requirements will be the responsibility of the registering party regardless of attendance and billing entity provided (Bill Later/PO). Registrants are responsible for providing all noted billing entities’ required documentation to finalize payment for their registration. All registration payments must be received within 30 days of receipt of the registration submission. NYLA reserves the right to charge prevailing rates (i.e., Regular) for lack of payment. 

REFUNDS /CANCELLATIONS

Written requests for refunds or cancellations must be submitted by March 27, 2026, to [email protected]. Registrations will not be “swapped” for alternate attendees. Registrants who have paid their registration fee and wish to cancel their registration can use the paid fee to cover an alternate registrant. A written request must be made to the office at [email protected] to set this up by the March 27th deadline.

After the March 27, 2026, deadline has passed, no refunds will be issued. Registrants who do not attend the Conference and fail to submit a written request of cancellation will be liable for their entire conference fee.

Questions about these policies? Registration form questions can be directed to [email protected].  

Registration for the event will open in January 2026. 

Registration Rates
Registration Type

Early Bird Rates

Regular Rates 

Full Conference Registration   Member  $150  $195
Nonmember $185 $225
Student/Retiree Member  $120

 

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REGISTRATION POLICIES

NYLA members are eligible for discounted member rates for NYLA events. Registrants must be active members to receive discounted rates. Registrants will not be provided with member rates if their account is not active. Registrations completed with non-member pricing in error will only be changed by the registrant reaching out to the NYLA office at [email protected] prior to registration deadlines listed below. Failure to contact the NYLA office prior to the deadline will result in the registrant being liable for the non-member rate. Special discounted rates are available to NYLA members of the Retired, Trustee, Student, and Friend member types. Members must be active in these designated member tiers at the time of registration to receive special discounts. 

The rates provided below will be honored until the noted deadlines. Registration will close March 27, 2026. On-site registration will be available on a first-come, first served basis at an increased rate. 

Attendees are required to submit an electronic registration form to attend the event. This registration form serves as a contractual agreement to attend said event and all monetary requirements will be the responsibility of the registering party regardless of attendance and billing entity provided (Bill Later/PO). Registrants are responsible for providing all noted billing entities’ required documentation to finalize payment for their registration. All registration payments must be received within 30 days of receipt of the registration submission. NYLA reserves the right to charge prevailing rates (i.e., Regular) for lack of payment. 

REFUNDS /CANCELATIONS

Written requests for refunds or cancelations must be submitted by March 27, 2026, to [email protected]. Registrations will not be “swapped” for alternate attendees. Registrants who have paid their registration fee and wish to cancel their registration can use the paid fee to cover an alternate registrant. A written request must be made to the office at [email protected] to set this up by the March 27th deadline.

After the March 27, 2026, deadline has passed, no refunds will be issued. Registrants who do not attend the Conference and fail to submit a written request of cancelation will be liable for their entire conference fee.

QUESTIONS

Registration and billing questions can be directed to [email protected].  

Conference programming, lodging, and travel questions can be emailed to the conference director Jennifer Lelinski, [email protected]

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