Exhibitor Opportunities
Connect with Library Leaders
OLC Convention and ExpoNovember 19-21, 2025
Huntington Convention Center
Cleveland, Ohio
The Expo is Ohio’s largest marketplace of products and services for libraries. It is held in conjunction with the OLC Convention which draws more than 700 public library administrators, trustees and staff. With special events and a wide range of activities, the exhibit hall is the place for attendees to check out new products, talk with vendors, meet emerging authors, and explore peer poster sessions. This event gives you a diverse audience of library professionals, from libraries all sizes in Ohio, and surrounding states. Don’t miss this is opportunity to reach key decision-makers and demonstrate the value of your products and services.
Booth Rates
Early Bird Booth Rate: $750 — Must reserve booth by May 30, 2025
Standard Booth Rate: $800
Standard Booth Features:
- Standard draped back wall, side rails, (1) 6’ table with white plastic cover and skirt, (2) chairs, (1) wastebasket, and (1) 7” x 44” identification sign.
- Exhibitor badges, (4) badges per 10’ x 10’ booth. Additional representatives: $25.00 each
- Listing on the OLC website, mobile app, and in the on-site program.
- Access to pre-show potential attendee list of all 251 Ohio public library system directors
- Access to post-show attendee list with email addresses.
- 24-hour uniformed security guards during installation, exposition times, and dismantling (OLC is not responsible for lost or stolen items).
Reserve your space
Contact at Sherry Heffner at 614-410-8092 x.100 to reserve your booth space.
2025 Early Bird Exhibitor Contract
Space is assigned upon receipt of the contract and 50% deposit. Fern Exposition and Event Services will provide you with a service kit approximately 60 days before the event.
Tentative Expo Schedule
| Wed., November 19, 2025 | Thurs., November 20, 2025 | Fri., November 21, 2025 |
| Exhibitor Move-in 8:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m. |
Expo Hours 9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. |
Expo Hours 9:00 — 11:00 a.m. |
| Exhibitor Welcome 3:00 — 3:30 p.m. |
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| Ribbon-Cutting and Grand Opening Party 4:30 — 6:30 p.m. |
Exhibitor Tear Down/Move-Out 11:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m. |
NOTE: Blocks of exclusive viewing time for attendees have been built into the Convention and Expo schedule.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship provides an excellent opportunity for your business to connect with OLC members. It’s a great way to market your products and services while demonstrating your support for the Ohio library community. The OLC offers six levels of sponsorship starting at $500. All sponsors receive a free full page ad in our Convention and Expo program guide.
Platinum, Gold and Silver sponsorship levels include a FREE BOOTH in the Exhibit Hall.
Sponsorship Opportunities and Pricing
Questions about sponsorship? Contact OLC’s Executive Director Michelle Francis at mfrancis@olc.org or 614-410-8092.