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S C C / M L A 2026 Annual Conference meeting logo featuring an armadillo. Text reads: S C C / M L A 2026 Annual Conference, Fort Worth, Texas. October 16-20, 2026.

Howdy and Welcome to Fort Worth!

We're excited you'll be joining us and can't wait to welcome you to Cowtown. Fort Worth is known for its friendly Texas hospitality, rich western heritage, vibrant downtown, and incredible food scene. Whether you're planning to explore the Stockyards, visit one of our world-class museums, enjoy some authentic Texas barbecue, or simply take in the local atmosphere, we hope you'll have a chance to experience all that Fort Worth has to offer during your stay.

To help make your visit as smooth and enjoyable as possible, we've put together some transportation information and local recommendations below.

Explore Fort Worth

Looking for great restaurants, local attractions, museums, coffee shops, live music, shopping, or other favorite local spots?

We've created a Google Map with our recommendations to help you experience the best of Fort Worth during your visit.

Inside you'll find:

  • Texas barbecue and Tex-Mex favorites
  • Downtown restaurants and local hotspots
  • The Stockyards
  • Museums and cultural attractions
  • Other local favorites recommended by conference organizers


Before You Travel

Download GoPass

If you plan to use public transportation during your visit, we recommend downloading the free GoPass app before you arrive.

With GoPass, you can:

  • Plan trips
  • Purchase transit tickets
  • Track buses and trains in real time
  • Access mobile tickets directly from your phone

Having the app ready will make traveling from the airport and exploring Fort Worth quick and easy.

Download GoPass


Getting Around Fort Worth

Trinity Metro Blue Line

Explore downtown with Fort Worth's free circulator service, making it easy to visit restaurants, shops, attractions, and entertainment venues throughout downtown.

The Blue Line operates:

  • 7 days a week
  • 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Arrivals approximately every 7 minutes

Trinity Metro Orange Line

Want to visit the historic Stockyards?

The Orange Line provides a convenient connection between Downtown Fort Worth and the Stockyards.

Whether you're looking to watch the cattle drive, browse western shops, enjoy live music, or grab dinner, the Orange Line makes getting there easy.

Hours:

  • 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
  • 7 days a week

Trinity Metro Bikes

For those who enjoy exploring on two wheels, Trinity Metro Bikes offers more than 350 bikes available throughout the city.

How it works:

  1. Purchase a membership online or at a docking station.
  2. Check out a bike.
  3. Enjoy the ride.
  4. Return it to any station when you're finished.


Safe travels and we'll see y'all in Fort Worth soon!


2026 THEME

Cowtown Connections

"Community" stamp with armadillos around a campfire with covered wagons in the background.

Make connections with libraries, partners, and administration representatives from across the region.

Discover what medical libraries are innovating and come away with new insights.

Hands on activities, educational panels, and sponsored activities.


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Conference Information

For local arrangements questions, contact Suzanne Beckett and Daniel Burgard.

For exhibits/sponsorships questions, contact Elizabeth Speer.

For registration questions, contact Kalei Malczon-Dorris.

For billing questions, contact Megan Horn.

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