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• Steering Committee Meeting

  • Start
    January 14, 2026
  •  
  • End
    November 11, 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    Virtual
  • Registered
    1 registrant

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  The National Book Access Association (NBAA) Steering Committee meets on a bimonthly basis to discuss strategic initiatives, review progress, and set the course for our ongoing efforts to enhance book distribution across the United States.

  General Members: If you're a member with questions, concerns, or specific topics you wish the Steering Committee to discuss, email us directly at hello@nationalbookaccess.org at least one week before the meeting.

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• NBAA 2026 Annual Conference: Beyond the Book

  • When
    February 03, 2026
  •  
    10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Announcing the National Book Access Conference 2026: Beyond the Book Join book access leaders from across the country for a powerful day of learning, collaboration, and innovation. Together, we’ll look beyond the book itself—to the systems, partnerships, and tools that help get the right books into the hands and homes of the children who need them most. Topics include: The current landscape of book access nationwide Book distribution streams and models Moving from competition to collaboration Smarter data collection for stronger storytelling and funding Lunch & Learn: AI and technology solutions for book access organizations Save the Date! Virtual Conference: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 10:30-11:00 AM ET - Networking Opportunity 11:00 AM-5:00 PM ET - Conference Sessions Register Today! $50 Conference Fee (Non-Members) Free for NBAA Members

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• Affinity Group Session: Executive Leaders

  • When
    February 17, 2026
  •  
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  
  

  Save the Date!

  The National Book Access Association (NBAA) invites members and partners to join an upcoming online Learning Series event. These Zoom-based sessions are designed to support connection, shared learning, and professional growth across the book access field. 

  This session is designed for members who share a common functional role (such as programs, fundraising, communications, operations, or leadership). Function Affinity Group Sessions provide a focused space to exchange ideas, troubleshoot challenges, and learn from peers doing similar work in different organizations. This session will not be recorded.

  This free event is members-only and will be hosted live on Zoom. If you haven't yet joined the NBAA, please click here to sign up and stay in touch.

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• March Webinar

  • When
    March 18, 2026
  •  
    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  
  

  Save the Date!

  The National Book Access Association (NBAA) invites members and partners to join an upcoming online Learning Series event. These Zoom-based sessions are designed to support connection, shared learning, and professional growth across the book access field. The topic, speakers, and facilitators will be announced soon.

  This Expert Webinar will feature experienced practitioners and thought leaders sharing insights, tools, and lessons learned related to book access work. Sessions are designed to be practical, informative, and relevant to organizations at all stages of growth. Time will be reserved for participant questions and discussion. This session will be recorded.

  All sessions are free for members and will be hosted live on Zoom. For non-members, the cost is $25. If you haven't yet joined the NBAA, please click here to sign up and stay in touch.

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• Networking Meet Up: Spring Challenges & Wins

  • When
    March 26, 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  
  

  Save the Date!

  The National Book Access Association (NBAA) invites members and partners to join an upcoming online Learning Series event. These Zoom-based sessions are designed to support connection, shared learning, and professional growth across the book access field. 

  This informal Networking Meet Up offers NBAA members the opportunity to connect with peers in a relaxed, facilitated Zoom setting. Participants will have time to introduce themselves, share current priorities, and build relationships across organizations, regions, and roles. This session will not be recorded.

  This free event is members-only and will be hosted live on Zoom. If you haven't yet joined the NBAA, please click here to sign up and stay in touch.

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• Affinity Group Session: Program Staff

  • When
    April 13, 2026
  •  
    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  
  

  Save the Date!

  The National Book Access Association (NBAA) invites members and partners to join an upcoming online Learning Series event. These Zoom-based sessions are designed to support connection, shared learning, and professional growth across the book access field. 

  This session is designed for members who share a common functional role (such as programs, fundraising, communications, operations, or leadership). Function Affinity Group Sessions provide a focused space to exchange ideas, troubleshoot challenges, and learn from peers doing similar work in different organizations. This session will not be recorded.

  This free event is members-only and will be hosted live on Zoom. If you haven't yet joined the NBAA, please click here to sign up and stay in touch.

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• May Webinar

  • When
    May 12, 2026
  •  
    3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  
  

  Save the Date!

  The National Book Access Association (NBAA) invites members and partners to join an upcoming online Learning Series event. These Zoom-based sessions are designed to support connection, shared learning, and professional growth across the book access field. The topic, speakers, and facilitators will be announced soon.

  This Expert Webinar will feature experienced practitioners and thought leaders sharing insights, tools, and lessons learned related to book access work. Sessions are designed to be practical, informative, and relevant to organizations at all stages of growth. Time will be reserved for participant questions and discussion. This session will be recorded.

  All sessions are free for members and will be hosted live on Zoom. For non-members, the cost is $25. If you haven't yet joined the NBAA, please click here to sign up and stay in touch.

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• Affinity Group Session: Fundraising

  • When
    June 15, 2026
  •  
    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  
  

  Save the Date!

  The National Book Access Association (NBAA) invites members and partners to join an upcoming online Learning Series event. These Zoom-based sessions are designed to support connection, shared learning, and professional growth across the book access field. 

  This session is designed for members who share a common functional role (such as programs, fundraising, communications, operations, or leadership). Function Affinity Group Sessions provide a focused space to exchange ideas, troubleshoot challenges, and learn from peers doing similar work in different organizations. This session will not be recorded.

  This free event is members-only and will be hosted live on Zoom. If you haven't yet joined the NBAA, please click here to sign up and stay in touch.

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• July Webinar

  • When
    July 16, 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  
  

  Save the Date!

  The National Book Access Association (NBAA) invites members and partners to join an upcoming online Learning Series event. These Zoom-based sessions are designed to support connection, shared learning, and professional growth across the book access field. The topic, speakers, and facilitators will be announced soon.

  This Expert Webinar will feature experienced practitioners and thought leaders sharing insights, tools, and lessons learned related to book access work. Sessions are designed to be practical, informative, and relevant to organizations at all stages of growth. Time will be reserved for participant questions and discussion. This session will be recorded.

  All sessions are free for members and will be hosted live on Zoom. For non-members, the cost is $25. If you haven't yet joined the NBAA, please click here to sign up and stay in touch.

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• Networking Meet Up: Summer Connections

  • When
    August 17, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  
  

  Save the Date!

  The National Book Access Association (NBAA) invites members and partners to join an upcoming online Learning Series event. These Zoom-based sessions are designed to support connection, shared learning, and professional growth across the book access field. 

  This informal Networking Meet Up offers NBAA members the opportunity to connect with peers in a relaxed, facilitated Zoom setting. Participants will have time to introduce themselves, share current priorities, and build relationships across organizations, regions, and roles. This session will not be recorded.

  This free event is members-only and will be hosted live on Zoom. If you haven't yet joined the NBAA, please click here to sign up and stay in touch.

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• Affinity Group Session: Start-Up Organizations

  • When
    September 15, 2026
  •  
    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  
  

  Save the Date!

  The National Book Access Association (NBAA) invites members and partners to join an upcoming online Learning Series event. These Zoom-based sessions are designed to support connection, shared learning, and professional growth across the book access field. 

  This session brings together organizations of similar sizes and time in operation to discuss shared opportunities and challenges. Size Affinity Group Sessions create space for honest conversation, peer learning, and mutual support among organizations navigating comparable staffing, funding, and operational realities. This session will not be recorded.

  This free event is members-only and will be hosted live on Zoom. If you haven't yet joined the NBAA, please click here to sign up and stay in touch.

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• October Webinar

  • When
    October 08, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  
  

  Save the Date!

  The National Book Access Association (NBAA) invites members and partners to join an upcoming online Learning Series event. These Zoom-based sessions are designed to support connection, shared learning, and professional growth across the book access field. The topic, speakers, and facilitators will be announced soon.

  This Expert Webinar will feature experienced practitioners and thought leaders sharing insights, tools, and lessons learned related to book access work. Sessions are designed to be practical, informative, and relevant to organizations at all stages of growth. Time will be reserved for participant questions and discussion. This session will be recorded.

  All sessions are free for members and will be hosted live on Zoom. For non-members, the cost is $25. If you haven't yet joined the NBAA, please click here to sign up and stay in touch.

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• Affinity Group Session: Scaling Up Organizations

  • When
    October 19, 2026
  •  
    3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  
  

  Save the Date!

  The National Book Access Association (NBAA) invites members and partners to join an upcoming online Learning Series event. These Zoom-based sessions are designed to support connection, shared learning, and professional growth across the book access field. 

  This session brings together organizations of similar sizes and time in operation to discuss shared opportunities and challenges. Size Affinity Group Sessions create space for honest conversation, peer learning, and mutual support among organizations navigating comparable staffing, funding, and operational realities. This session will not be recorded.

  This free event is members-only and will be hosted live on Zoom. If you haven't yet joined the NBAA, please click here to sign up and stay in touch.

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• Networking Meet Up: Highlights & Wins

  • When
    November 03, 2026
  •  
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  
  

  Save the Date!

  The National Book Access Association (NBAA) invites members and partners to join an upcoming online Learning Series event. These Zoom-based sessions are designed to support connection, shared learning, and professional growth across the book access field. 

  This informal Networking Meet Up offers NBAA members the opportunity to connect with peers in a relaxed, facilitated Zoom setting. Participants will have time to introduce themselves, share current priorities, and build relationships across organizations, regions, and roles. This session will not be recorded.

  This free event is members-only and will be hosted live on Zoom. If you haven't yet joined the NBAA, please click here to sign up and stay in touch.

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• November Webinar

  • When
    November 19, 2026
  •  
    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  
  

  Save the Date!

  The National Book Access Association (NBAA) invites members and partners to join an upcoming online Learning Series event. These Zoom-based sessions are designed to support connection, shared learning, and professional growth across the book access field. The topic, speakers, and facilitators will be announced soon.

  This Expert Webinar will feature experienced practitioners and thought leaders sharing insights, tools, and lessons learned related to book access work. Sessions are designed to be practical, informative, and relevant to organizations at all stages of growth. Time will be reserved for participant questions and discussion. This session will be recorded.

  All sessions are free for members and will be hosted live on Zoom. For non-members, the cost is $25. If you haven't yet joined the NBAA, please click here to sign up and stay in touch.

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• Affinity Group Session: Established Organizations

  • When
    December 07, 2026
  •  
    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  
  

  Save the Date!

  The National Book Access Association (NBAA) invites members and partners to join an upcoming online Learning Series event. These Zoom-based sessions are designed to support connection, shared learning, and professional growth across the book access field. 

  This session brings together organizations of similar sizes and time in operation to discuss shared opportunities and challenges. Size Affinity Group Sessions create space for honest conversation, peer learning, and mutual support among organizations navigating comparable staffing, funding, and operational realities. This session will not be recorded.

  This free event is members-only and will be hosted live on Zoom. If you haven't yet joined the NBAA, please click here to sign up and stay in touch.

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• Networking Meet Up: End-of-Year Reflections

  • When
    December 17, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  
  

  Save the Date!

  The National Book Access Association (NBAA) invites members and partners to join an upcoming online Learning Series event. These Zoom-based sessions are designed to support connection, shared learning, and professional growth across the book access field. 

  This informal Networking Meet Up offers NBAA members the opportunity to connect with peers in a relaxed, facilitated Zoom setting. Participants will have time to introduce themselves, share current priorities, and build relationships across organizations, regions, and roles. This session will not be recorded.

  This free event is members-only and will be hosted live on Zoom. If you haven't yet joined the NBAA, please click here to sign up and stay in touch.

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