Patricia "Patty" Wong

President (2021-2022) of the American Library Association (ALA) & the City Librarian at Santa Monica Public Library, CA.

[APALA @ala_apala]

The passing of the gavel! Congratulations to @VotePattyWong & @Lessa4Libraries! 🎊🎊🎊 #ALAAC22

[ALA Conferences @ALAConferences]

Thank you @VotePattyWong for your great leadership -- and Congratulations to @Lessa4Libraries, our new ALA President! #ALAAC22

[Patricia "Patty" Wong @VotePattyWong]

@mgolrick Thank you!

[Patricia "Patty" Wong @VotePattyWong]

@phepbu @mgolrick Thank you!

[Library of Congress Federal Credit Union @LibCongressFCU]

Sharing more inspiring quotes from #ALAAC22! @LibnOfCongress @VotePattyWong #librariestransform #libraries #librarylife #librariansrock

[American Library Association @ALALibrary]

“This has been like a family reunion. It’s been a revival.” @LibnOfCongress at #alaac2022

[American Library Association @ALALibrary]

“We want new models and new ways of thinking that have a wider reach and more inclusion.” @LindaSuePark at @VotePattyWong’s President’s Program at #alaac2022

[American Library Association @ALALibrary]

“I want to see more books that empower kids.” @PhilipLeeR2E at @VotePattyWong’s President’s Program at #alaac2022.

[American Libraries @amlibraries]

@LindaSuePark @VotePattyWong @PhilipLeeR2E @LEEandLOW @VotePattyWong cites @CCBCwisc research: there are more children's books about characters that are animals than there are books about Black, Latinx, or Asian characters. #alaac22

[ALA Conferences @ALAConferences]

Did you see the fireside conversation with @VotePattyWong and @JRosenworcelFCC during the #ALAAC22 Opening General Session? If not, full registrants can also view it through the Digital Experience. Visit the Conference Scheduler to watch.

[Patricia "Patty" Wong @VotePattyWong]

Thank you!

[Trish Doran @TrishDoran2]

@ALAConferences @VotePattyWong @JRosenworcelFCC Two thoughtful change-makers! Interesting conversation about resources offered by the government to support libraries & schools.

[Friends of BPL @FOBPL]

RT ALALibrary "Thank you everyone for joining us today! Be sure to check out the full schedule of events at #ALAAC22, tune in via the Digital Experience, and share your experience if you're here in-person!

Thank you again @VotePattyWong and Chairwoman @JRosenworcelFCC for y…

[Patricia "Patty" Wong @VotePattyWong]

@tlovesbooks Absolutely!

[Patricia "Patty" Wong @VotePattyWong]

#alaac2022 #HomeworkGap https://t.co/sbivPq9lmS

[Patricia "Patty" Wong @VotePattyWong]

#TogetherAgain

[Maggie Farrell @FarrellMaggie]

@ALALibrary Opening Session with @VotePattyWong welcoming attendees - in person and virtual. #TogetherAgain

[ILA Students and New Professionals Forum @ILA_SANP]

Some of SANP’s members are attending #alaac22 this weekend! We’ll be sharing our experiences across our social media platforms, so stay tuned. Currently, we’re live from the opening session with @ALALibrary President @VotePattyWong! #SANPatALA

[Sara Kelly Johns @skjohns]

@jamesneal and @maureenala were just honored at #ALA2022's opening session for receiving Honorary Membership bestowed by ALA Council in January 2022, ALA's highest honor.

[Patricia "Patty" Wong @VotePattyWong]

Thank you! I am excited as well!

[Patricia "Patty" Wong @VotePattyWong]

Exciting!

[John S. Bracken @jsb]

Lucky to be part of a field with leaders like these two women. @TracieDHall1 @VotePattyWong #ALAAC22 #accessforall