Past & Upcoming Events
The Border Regional Library Association organizes two major events through the year, the annual BRLA Conference and the Southwest Book Awards and the Library Staff and Librarian of the Year.
Annual BRLA\TLA\REFORMA Conference
Our annual conference will take place this November in partnership with the Texas Library Association and the REFORMA El Paso Chapter.
check Register on the TLA Website to attend the conference
BRLA Annual Awards Banquet
Our signature black-tie evening celebrating excellence in regional library contributions and
rare collection acquisitions.
In addition, we’ll honor the Librarian of the Year, Staff Member of the Year, and Volunteer of the
Year, who have demonstrated creativity and innovation in this year full of challenges and obstacles.
Our BRLA Scholarship will be awarded to a deserving Library Science student.
BRLA/REFORMA Annual Fall Conference
Registration Rates for the Conference
- $35 for Members of BRLA or REFORMA - El Paso Chapter
- $40 for Nonmembers of BRLA or REFORMA - El Paso Chapter
- $20 for Presenters
Member Exclusive
BRLA Memberships
Join BRLA to participate in our events!
Our events are designed to foster connection between librarians, libraries, and friends of libraries.