September 18th – 20th

deCoste Culture Hub, Pictou

Registration is Closed.

Conference Registration is now closed.

If you haven’t completed your registration form yet, please get in touch with our Conference Convenors, Kristel or Trecia, as soon as possible. Thank you!

Conference Schedule

When, what, & where! The conference schedule is now live. More information coming soon, as details are finalized.

Conference Schedule

Venue & Accommodations

NSLA Conference 2026 will be held at the Murray Family Public Library & deCoste Culture Hub, in Pictou, Nova Scotia.

Venue & Accommodations

Venue: deCoste Culture Hub & Murray Family Public Library

99 Water Street, Pictou, Nova Scotia

An exterior view of the deCoste Culture Hub at dawn, including the main doors and a large twisted wire statue called "The Muse"

Opened in September 2024, the Murray Family Public Library is located in the deCoste Culture Hub.

Sharing space with the deCoste Performing Arts Centre and Creative Pictou County, the Murray Family Public Library is a bright and welcoming community hub on the waterfront, in the heart of downtown Pictou.

Venue Map

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Venue & Accommodations

Accommodations: Where to Stay

Travelling to Pictou? There are a variety of accommodations only a short walk, drive, or bus ride from the Conference venue, including: local Inns, Bed & Breakfasts, Rental Cottages, Cabins, Campgrounds, and more!

Transit Available: Complimentary taxi transit will be available for conference attendees, travelling from local accommodations to the venue (Around Pictou town & to Pictou Lodge).

Need a Ride? Ask about a Taxi Pass at the Conference Registration Desk, or contact Jes (Accessibility Coordinator) for more info.