The Mountain Plains Library Association generally holds its annual convention in conjunction with the convention of one of its member states.
The MPLA Conference brings together librarians and library staff, educators, authors, publishers, friends of libraries, trustees, special guests, and exhibitors. You'll find educational programming and discussions covering topics that impact libraries.
| Year | State Association | Location | Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Oklahoma Library Assocation | Norman, OK | Website |
| 2022 | Montana Library Assocation | Missoula, MT | Website |
| 2021 | MPLA Online Conference | Online | Website |
| 2019 | New Mexico Library Association | Albuquerque, NM | |
| 2018 | Kansas Library Association | Wichita, Kansas | Website |
| 2017 | Nevada Library Association | South Lake Tahoe, Nevada | Website |
| 2016 | Colorado Association of Libraries | Loveland, Colorado | Conference Website |
| 2015 | Wyoming Library Association | Cheyenne, Wyoming | |
| 2014 | Arizona Library Association | Scottsdale/Fountain Hills, Arizona | Photos Handouts |
| 2013 | South Dakota Library Association North Dakota Library Association |
Sioux Falls, South Dakota | Handouts Photos |
| 2012 | Nebraska Library Association | LaVista, Nebraska | Handouts Photos |
| 2011 | Montana Library Association | Billings, Montana | Photos |
| 2010 | Oklahoma Library Association | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | Photos |
| 2009 | Kansas Library Association | Wichita, Kansas | Handouts Photos |
| 2008 | Utah Library Association | Salt Lake City, Utah | Handouts Photos |
| 2007 | New Mexico Library Association | Albuquerque, New Mexico | Photos |
| 2006 | No Conference - Transition to Spring conference schedule | ||
| 2005 | Wyoming Library Association | Jackson Hole, Wyoming | Handouts Photos |
| 2004 | Colorado Association of Libraries | Denver, Colorado | Photos |
| 2003 | Nevada Library Association | Incline Village, Nevada | Photos |
| 2002 | North Dakota Library Association South Dakota Library Association |
Fargo, North Dakota | Photos |
| 2001 | Arizona Library Association | Phoenix, Arizona | |
| 2000 | Nebraska Library Association | Omaha, Nebraska | Photos |
| 1999 | Montana Library Association | Big Sky, Montana | Photos |
| 1998 | Utah Library Association | Salt Lake City, Utah | Photos |
| 1997 | Oklahoma Library Association | Shangri La, Oklahoma | |
| 1996 | Kansas Library Association | Wichita, Kansas | |
| 1995 | South Dakota Library Association North Dakota Library Association |
Sioux Falls, South Dakota | |
| 1994 | Nevada Library Association | North Lake Tahoe, Nevada | |
| 1993 | Colorado Library Association | Snowmass, Colorado | |
| 1992 | Wyoming Library Association | Cheyenne, Wyoming | |
| 1991 | Arizona Library Association | Phoenix, Arizona | |
| 1990 | Utah Library Association | Salt Lake City, Utah | |
| 1989 | Wyoming Library Association | Billings, Montana | |