CONFERENCE 2026
* In case you need it, once you register, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to book a discounted hotel room at the Best Western Antlers (171 W 6th Street, Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601).
The REFORMA CO conference will take place in Glenwood Springs this year!
* September 24 – 25, 2026 *
The conference will start with a community event followed by a full day of professional development, networking, and fun!
Preconference Community Event
* Crafting Collage and Care in Community*
Location: Glenwood Springs Library
815 Cooper Ave, 2nd floor, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Thursday, September 24, 2026
5 to 8 pm
Description:
Attendees are invited to craft collage bookmarks using magazines, stickers, markers, and other materials. A totally DIY creative experience in community and collaboration with one another. Creations may be donated to the REFORMA Colorado chapter for use as a promotional item. Who doesn’t love bookmarks? And who doesn’t love REFORMA?
Note: Some materials will be provided but all are welcome to bring things with which to collage.
Main Event
* REFORMA Colorado Conference 2026*
Location: Morgridge Commons Meeting & Conference Center
815 Cooper Ave, 2nd floor, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Friday, September 25, 2026
9 am to 5 pm
Description:
The full-day program will feature presenters from libraries across the state sharing how they serve Latinos and Spanish speakers in various settings, including academic libraries, archives, and public libraries. Learn how other Colorado libraries use technology, leverage partnerships, create innovative programs, connect to youth, and more in the service of our communities.
After hours social event
*Dinner and drinks*
Location: Tequila’s Mexican Restaurant
132 W 6th St, Glenwood Springs, CO 80601
Friday, September 25, 2026
6 pm to 9 pm
Description:
If you are not tired of us yet, join us for an after-conference social event!
OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Julia Torres
This year our keynote speaker is Julia Torres, a nationally recognized teacher educator, veteran language arts teacher, librarian, and teen programs administrator in Denver, Colorado
Prices (includes a light breakfast and full lunch):
- REFORMA Members: $40
- Student REFORMA Members: $15
- Non-Members: $55