Registration is open for the 2026 Institute, taking place on Friday, March 13th, 2026, at the San Francisco Public Library – Main Branch from 9 am-5 pm. 🎟️ Tickets are available here: $60 for ACL Members, $70 for Non-members, and $30 for Students [continue reading]
ACL Events
ACL Institute Set for March 13, 2026
Hello ACL Members! We are excited to share news about the 2026 Institute, taking place on Friday, March 13th, 2026, at the San Francisco Public Library – Main Branch from 9 am-5 pm. This year, the committee has organized a powerful opportunity to [continue reading]
Performers Showcase Set for February 7th in Fremont – Register Now!
Just a friendly reminder that registration for the 2026 ACL Performers’ Showcase is open! Performers Showcase Registration: The annual ACL Performers’ Showcase offers the opportunity to meet and evaluate a variety of children’s performers active [continue reading]
Performers’ Showcase Registration Now Open for our audience!
Performers Showcase Registration: The annual ACL Performers’ Showcase offers the opportunity to meet and evaluate a variety of children’s performers active in the Bay Area. The next Showcase will be held on Saturday, February 7, [continue reading]
Mini-grant Deadline Jan. 15th, Institute Set for March 13, 2026
This is a friendly reminder that the Mini Grant Committee is accepting applications for fall/winter professional development grants. The next review will consider all applications received by 11:59 p.m. on January 15th for events that take place in late January through [continue reading]
ACL Meeting Friday, Jan. 9th on Social and Emotional Learning Picture Books
ACL Meeting Friday, January 9, 2026: Just a quick reminder for our Bay Area members! Please join us for our ACL Meeting on Friday, January 9, 2026, from 9:15am-Noon, over Zoom. The Zoom link will [continue reading]
ACL Meeting Friday, December 12, 2025
ACL Meeting Friday, December 12, 2025: Just a quick reminder for our Bay Area members! Please join us for our ACL Meeting on Friday, December 12, 2025, from 9:00am-Noon, at the Oakland Public Library, 125 [continue reading]
ACL Institute Announced for Friday, March 13, 2026 on Resilience, Resistance, Rest, and Recovery
SAVE THE DATE! ACL’s 2026 Institute Committee is excited to announce plans for the 2026 Annual Institute! The 2026 Institute will take place on Friday, March 13th at the SFPL Main Library – Koret Auditorium. This year, [continue reading]
