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Join us for this virtual professional learning event! FREE for KASL/KLA members. #KyLChat #KentuckyLibraries www.tickettailor.com/events/kentu...

Today and yesterday filled me up with library joy! Loved spending time growing professionally as a school librarian at the 2025 KASL Summer Refresher!! Great sessions, great vendors and a great community! @kasl.us @kochlibrarian.bsky.social

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Looking forward to our @kasl.us Summer Refresher tomorrow and Tuesday! Thank you to the volunteer organizers of this fantastic event. If you have worked on a conference... IYKYK (awesome gif @debbieohi.com) #KyLChat #KentuckyLibraries

Two sessions at the KASL Summer Refresher on Monday! @kasl.us

KASL Summer Refresher July 14-15 Louisville

Last reminder! Summer Refresher is next week! Register now! www.kasl.us/sr #KyLchat #KentuckyLibraries

KYVL Training in Calvert City on 7/31 from 9 to 11:30am CT. Check out the blog post for more info and the registration link.

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You voted and the results are in...say hello to Archie, our Officially Unofficial Mascot for #AASL25! Archie will be exploring St. Louis and sharing conference tips leading up to conference. You might even see him at #AASL25 so be sure to register today gnome matter what at national.aasl.org ❤️💙🤍

Cool author signing their book

Book cover of Louder than Hunger

Hey! Going to be some fun raffle items for @kasl.us Summer Refresher. Thank you @mrschureads.bsky.social!! #KyLChat #KentuckyLibraries

ALA 2025: Librarians Converge on the Cradle of Liberty Not far from the Liberty Bell, librarians prepare to assemble for ALA’s Annual Conference, which will bring upward of 10,000 library professionals to the Philadelphia’s Pennsylvania Convention Center ...

“We’re coming up on our 250th birthday as a country, the association’s about to turn 150, & we’ll be meeting in our nation’s first capital. It feels momentous in a way that I’m not sure it would have in a different year.” President-elect Sam Helmick
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📌Poster Session and IdeaLab Session Proposals are NOW OPEN!
💡Both sessions offer presenters the opportunity to present innovative ideas, new programs, or research findings via a poster and/or laptop presentation.
✅Poster and IdeaLab proposals are due by July 1st: buff.ly/Q3C7IhQ

Poster titled “Gname the Gnome” encouraging people to vote on a name for the AASL25 gnome. Name options listed are Archie, Louie, Ozzie, Mississippi Mike, and Bluesy Benny. Features a red, white, and blue gnome image with a tall star-covered hat. Voting ends June 27th. AASL Saint Louis 2025 conference logo appears at the bottom.

We have a new tour guide for the 2025 AASL National Conference! ❤️💙🩵
This little gnome will be promoting local attractions and providing conference tips to attendees in the months leading up #AASL25! We might even spot the gnome in St. Louis with our speakers and attendees. 📸

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AASL Announces 2025 Best Digital Tools for Teaching & Learning: bit.ly/AASLbest25

Excited to see LOOK among the nominees for the Kentucky Bluegrass Award! @simonkids.bsky.social @lookingglasslit.bsky.social

School Librarians! Now is the time. Register now for the KASL Summer Refresher. You can find all of the details here: www.kasl.us/sr #KyLChat #KentuckyLibraries #KASLSR25

Happy National #LibraryMonth!

Today we're shining the spotlight on James Allen (@tljamesa.com)! "I love being a librarian and supporting school libraries because we are able to provide something key to any learner: access."

Be sure to tag a librarian and thank them today!
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Opinion - Denise Lyons: Vital services of Kentucky public libraries must not be disrupted - NKyTribune Team Kentucky is committed to serving the educational and informational needs of Kentuckians, which includes providing access to high-quality public library resources and services.   In 2024, there we...

Denise Lyons: Vital services of Kentucky public libraries must not be disrupted - Important read! Thank you, Denise Lyons! #KentuckyLibraries #KyLChat nkytribune.com/2025/04/opin...

Awesome Schoolibrary Month graphic. Thank you @lemanskyrachel.bsky.social #KyLChat #TLsky #SchoolLibraries #KentuckyLibraries

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School Librarian Day! 📚🎉 Thank you for transforming libraries into hubs of learning and discovery. You inspire reading, teach vital skills, and create innovative experiences. Your passion and expertise make a profound difference in students' lives. #KentuckyLibraries #KyLChat @aaslala.bsky.social

Happy School Library Month! www.ala.org/aasl/slm #KyLChat

Image lists: For school districts, public libraries and private schools Choose your training topics or let us give you an overview Series of 20 min Zoom sessions up to 2.5 hours PD Great for staff training days, district PD days, onsite custom training

KYVL supports learning, work and leisure for all ages and interests. Are you familiar with KYVL or could you use some PD or continuing education credits? We offer Zoom sessions & do onsite training at staff PD days. KYVL@ky.gov

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Only three days left to save $80 on registration for the AASL National Conference this October! Don't miss out on #AASL25! Register using code AASL80 at national.aasl.org before March 31st

Graphic featuring the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) Tip of the Week. Text advises on the benefits of investing time in building strong foundations with students through thoughtful collaboration and planning, attributed to Becky Calzada of Leander ISD. The AASL logo is displayed at the bottom.

This week's tip advises building a strong foundation to foster trust and engagement in your school library.

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Save the date! 2025 KLA Annual Conference, October 2 & 3, Registration coming soon... Let's help tell your library story! #KentuckyLibraries #KyLChat

Logo for School Library Month, celebrating 40 years, featuring a ribbon and icons representing different aspects of learning and literacy. The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) website link is noted at the bottom.

Just ONE WEEK until School Library Month! AASL is thrilled to celebrate its 40th anniversary, highlighting the vital role of school libraries and librarians. Exciting events are planned, with more to come! Stay updated at www.ala.org/aasl/slm. #AASLslm

"Black and white portrait of Theresa West Elmendorf sitting in a chair, dressed in early 20th-century attire. Floral decorations frame the top of the image. The text below states that she was the first woman to become president of the American Library Association in 1911. AASL (American Association of School Librarians) logo appears at the bottom."

Theresa West Elmendorf became the first female president of the American Library Association in 1911. She also led Milwaukee Public Library in 1892, making history in big-city libraries. Celebrating her and all women trailblazers this Women’s History Month! #WomensHistoryMonth bit.ly/4aYq3AY

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Washington Library Association- School Library Division Awarded AASL ABC-CLIO Leadership Grant: bit.ly/AASLwlasld

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107 years ago, in 1918, Kentucky's state flag was adopted by the General Assembly, but it took a few years to finalize a design. In 1928, an art teacher from Frankfort was tasked with the job by the secretary of the Kentucky Historical Society. #76for250 #America250 #kyhistory

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Library leaders leading. We are making progress. #KyLChat #KentuckyLibraries

Image featuring a quote by James Clear: "You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems." The text suggests creating weekly goals, sharing updates, and planning book effects to support library goals. Provided by Lindsey Kimery of Metro Nashville Public Schools and AASL TIP of the Week.

Planning is achieving.

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