Attending Library Legislative Day at the Vermont State House tomorrow for the first time. Any advice for meeting with legislators? #skybrarian #schoollibrarian #NationalLibraryWeek

Do Americans read print books, e-books or audiobooks more? | Pew Research Center Most U.S. adults read books, with print still favored over digital formats, though e-book and audiobook use has grown. Habits vary by demographics and few join book clubs.

I still want better for us but it's a start.

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I hope they can help and you feel better soon. 💜

A colorful illustration of the front of a library with a librarian at the door waving to members of the community outside. A banner over the library reads "FIND YOUR JOY!" Logos for American Library Association and Library Champions in top right. Text below the illustration reads "Celebrate NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK, April 19-25, 2026"

It's #NationalLibraryWeek! Take time to discover what brings you joy at your library: browse the shelves, join a book club, attend a program, or get started on your next creative project in a makerspace.

Be sure to visit your library or ilovelibraries.org and celebrate your library all week long!

Heading to the Vermont State House on Tuesday to advocate for school libraries as part of Library Legislative Day. I’ll meeting with representatives from the town where I teach. What would you focus on? Any suggestions are welcome!

Black and white photo of Carrie Robinson, a Black woman wearing a scarf and glasses. Text reads "Hidden Figures of ALA: Carrie Robinson". ALA150 American Library Association

In 1969, Carrie Coleman Robinson, a Black school librarian in Alabama, brought a landmark case to the U.S. District Court against the state's Department of Education—one that reveals much about the Jim Crow South and librarianship in the civil rights era. #ALA150

Read more: https://bit.ly/4tPI0db

School libraries are the heart of learning 💙 a place where every student belongs, every question is welcome, and every story matters. Celebrate your school librarian this April! #SchoolLibraryMonth
- Amanda Kordeliski, AASL President
#AASLslm #AASL

Threats to Library Funding End With Settlement by Trump Administration The American Library Association and a union of cultural workers filed a lawsuit arguing that cuts ordered by President Trump were illegal.

From The New York Times: ALA and AFSCME prevail in federal lawsuit, protecting federal agency responsible for library funding: www.nytimes.com/2026/04/13/arts/library-...

Tell your Senators to #FundLibraries in next year's budget: ala.org/showup

It’s that time of year where I am randomly awake at 4am on the daily. 🫩

A Poem In Your Pocket

If This Bird Had Pockets: A Poem in Your Pocket Day Celebration

April 30 is Poem in Your Pocket Day! poets.org/national-poe...

AASL IN THE KNOW | April 2026: Advocacy, Engagement, and Impact April’s AASL In the Know delivers the Top Five updates every school librarian needs to know. Join colleagues nationwide for the upcoming AASL Gathering focused on “Subversive Librarianship.” Celebrate...

AASL IN THE KNOW | April 2026: This month’s AASL In the Know highlights professional learning opportunities, award recognitions, partnership initiatives, and ways to celebrate and advocate during School Library Month. Watch now to stay informed, engaged, and inspired. https://vimeo.com/1181991089

Had a great time at Teen Lit Mob today! It was wonderful to bring my students to listen to and learn from authors and bring home free books!

ALA Prevails in Federal Lawsuit to Preserve IMLS. ALA 150, American Library Association.

ALA and our co-plaintiff AFSCME have signed a binding settlement agreement with the federal government, keeping the Institute of Museum & Library Services (IMLS) intact. This marks the conclusion of ALA's lawsuit - and victory for library supporters. The settlement follows the dismissal earlier this week of the appeal in a separate, related case. But the fight isn't over.

"When the administration began shuttering IMLS last year, it set off a chain reaction. Libraries across the country started cutting hours, staff and services people rely on - after school programs, support for jobseekers and connection for older adults. This settlement protects life-changing library services for communities across the country. ALA will continue to defend every American's freedom to read and learn.” - ALA President Sam Helmick

MORE NEWS: ALA & our co-plaintiff @afscme.bsky.social have prevailed in our lawsuit to preserve the Institute of Museum & Library Services (IMLS)!

Our binding settlement agreement with the Dept. of Justice protects the agency and its congressionally mandated work. More: www.ala.org/news/2026/04...

I say this all of the time. Accessibility is so important!

Photo of Tamika Barnes, a Black woman wearing a bright red cardigan. Text over photo reads "Tamika Barnes wins 2027-2028 ALA Presidency" ALA150 American Library Association

ALA election results are in!

Congratulations to 2026-2027 President-Elect Tamika Barnes and to all of our newly elected leaders. Thank you to all the great candidates who stood for election this year and all the members who voted.

Read the announcement: https://bit.ly/48y7RxM

Libraries WIN (again) in federal court. Show Up for Our Libraries, ALA 150 American Library Association.

Government stops fighting reinstatement of IMLS in federal court. The Trump Administration dropped its appeal of an earlier ruling which required the reinstatement of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

Following the earlier ruling, IMLS previously restored all canceled grants and research and staff have returned to work. This is an important win for libraries. But President Trump is still asking Congress to end funding for IMLS. Call your Senators and tell them to protect library funding. Head to ala.org/showup and take action TODAY.

"Libraries can move forward with confidence that IMLS funding will be available to sustain the vital services communities rely on. However, we cannot forget that President Trump is still asking Congress to end funding for IMLS. That decision is partly in the hands of constituents. Library supporters must call on Congress to protect the future of IMLS." - ALA President Sam Helmick

NEWS: The Trump Administration has DROPPED its appeal of an earlier federal court ruling that reinstated the Institute of Museum & Library Services (IMLS)!

This is an enormous win for libraries nationwide.

Learn more: www.ala.org/news/2026/04... #FundLibraries #ForOurLibraries

Help Canadian School Libraries is seeking to find out more about the state of school libraries and their budgets in Canada. Read more and participate here: journal.canadianschoollibraries.ca/canadian-sch... #TLSky

Johnson elected as 2027-2028 AASL President

Check out these AASL Election results. Congrats to Barbara Johnson and to everyone who took a chance and ran to serve our profession. Fellow elected members, I am honored to this work alongside you.
AASL Director-at-Large, Chapters, Shannon Gile

www.ala.org/news/2026/04...

Excited for our Spring Conference today!! I always appreciate gathering and learning with my fellow school librarians. 💕

Rutherford County Library Board fires director after she refuses to relocate 132 children's books Dr. Lu-anne James called the board's order to move books with LGBTQ+ themes to the adult section an unlawful act of viewpoint discrimination.

This is a verified GoFundMe for librarian Luanne James from the Rutherford County Library Alliance.
gofund.me/f7704eb98
Read what happened to this hero: www.newschannel5.com/news/rutherf...

a bunch of pink balloons with the words happy birthday ALT: a bunch of pink balloons with the words happy birthday

@simplyrain.bsky.social

Amanda Jones: An Accidental Activist - The American Leader Amanda Jones was targeted with false, hateful accusations because she spoke out against an effort to ban books from her local library.

“The people who proclaim they are protecting the children are still setting horrible examples of how to behave…”
@la-cac.org

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#PicturesMeanBusiness hashtag in illustration of blue winged horse logo. Handwritten text: Why do so many book people keep forgetting to credit illustrators? Graphic created by Sarah McIntyre.

Authors & publishers posting abt illustrated books: pls credit the ILLUSTRATOR. Not only are helping to boost them, but also shows people that you or your publisher hired a HUMAN artist.
#PicturesMeanBusiness Art @sarahmcintyre.bsky.social #KidLit

My February reads #readinglife

Mr. President — warmest greetings from the entire UNITED24 team, our ambassadors, and donors around the world.

May this birthday bring you closer to fulfilling all your dreams, and fill your days with joy, strength, and inspiration.

I am running for AASL Office! Consider voting for me to represent Chapters on the AASL Board of Directors!

It would be so awesome if we could get this to pass. I set postcards to my representatives. Consider sending them to yours as well!

Libraries have bounced back after COVID. Here's how they did it Public libraries in Australia are experimenting with inventive ways to attract new members — but a lack of funding means they must do more with less.

Public library visitor numbers return to pre-COVID levels as cost-of-living crisis bites

The number read is wrong on one of the slides but still cool to know all of these stats!

My #goodreadsyearinbooks