While the commemoration of the American Library Association’s (ALA) 150th anniversary kicked off in January, ALA staff and member leaders have been building momentum toward its largest in-person celebration, the 2026 Annual Conference and Exhibition in our hometown of Chicago. I feel honored and privileged to be here in this moment as we celebrate this Magnificent Milestone! (Did you catch my Chicago pun?) I invite you to join your colleagues at Annual to observe our past, reflect on our present, and envision our future. Attendees will have the opportunity to gather for the “ ALA150: A Celebration for Our Libraries ” reception on Saturday evening and immerse themselves in a variety of sessions highlighting key library moments under the ALA150 program track . Throughout the conference and the remainder of our sesquicentennial year, I hope you will see the milestone as an opportunity for a rebirth and a reaffirmation of the work that you do to connect your community to the world.…