Samantha Ingerson writes: “The first day of a conference is always incredibly exciting… and incredibly tiring. However, there is something very different about the Public Library Association Conference. I’m not sure what it is: seeing different librarians from different states who have the same ideas as you, learning new things, or maybe it’s just exciting because it’s exciting. Either way, day one didn’t disappoint.” Find recaps of sessions on advocacy, serving migrant families, fat-inclusive libraries, teen spaces, and more.