MLA Library Advocacy Day 

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

9:30 - 11:00 AM

Missouri State Information Center

600 West Main, Jefferson City, MO 65101 

Registration

MLA Library Advocacy Day is free! Registration is required.Coffee and water will be provided; lunch will not be included.

Registration deadline is Friday, January 30, 2026.

Schedule

9:30 am - 10:00 am - Check in 

10:00 am - 11:00 am - Briefing/Orientation

• Welcome by 2026 MLA President, Shannon Midyett
• Introduction of Secretary of State, Denny Hoskins by MLA President
• Welcome by Secretary of State, Denny Hoskins
• Welcome by MASL President, Jennifer Baldwin
• Comments by State Librarian, Janet Caruthers
• Legislative Update by MLA Legislative Advocate, Randy Scherr
• General Information and Visit Etiquette by MLA Legislative Committee Chair, Cody Croan

11:00 am - 12:30 pm - Lunch on your own

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Visits with Legislators 

Don’t forget to set up your appointments with your senators and representatives! If you are not sure who your senator or representative is or if you need to find contact information, use these links:

Missouri Senators – http://www.senate.mo.gov/

Missouri Representatives –http://www.house.mo.gov/

Cancellation Policy