Support the future of Minnesota’s public library buildings!
Urge your legislators to support SF 3684/HF 4035 for public library construction & renovation grants. This funding is critical to modernize facilities & ensure libraries can serve their communities. app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-pag...
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!
Submit your MLA Conference proposal by May 29th! MLA is a virtual conference this year on October 8-9. The conference theme is Supporting Each Other, Sustaining the Work. Staff from all levels, library types, and sizes are encouraged to submit proposals! www.mnlibraryassociation.org/page/2026Ses...
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
The University of Minnesota Libraries & University partners invite you to apply for an all-day workshop on foundational perspectives of artificial intelligence in education and their connections with information & media literacy! Learn more here: minitex.umn.edu/news/2026-04...
Check out the Minnesota Libraries Learning Network (MLLN) professional development opportunities for April-June 2026! MLLN is the Minnesota library community's source for professional development information. See the list of opportunities here: minitex.umn.edu/news/profess...
Introducing the North Star Cataloging Network! Are you a MN cataloger, technical services professional, or someone who finds themselves occasionally working with MARC records at your library? Consider joining the group's first Zoom meeting on May 5, 11 am-12:30 pm: minitex.umn.edu/news/profess...
Fund Libraries: Tell Congress to invest in libraries. ALA 150, American Library Association.
It's not too late to make your voice heard for library funding!
We need EVERY library advocate to tell their Senators how critical libraries are for your communities.
Take action and call your Senators TODAY. Urge them to #FundLibraries: ala.org/showup
📚 MLA 2026 Call for Proposals is OPEN! Share your ideas, best practices & stories with Minnesota's library community. Virtual conference Oct. 8 & 9. Deadline: May 29!
🔗 site.pheedloop.com/portal/event/EVERVTDEHVXZI/submission/CALTAC282PH5Q5W/application#start
Congratulations to Minnesota librarians Megan Kocher and Amy Riegelman for winning @ala-acrl.bsky.social's University Libraries Section (ULS) Outstanding Professional Development Award! www.ala.org/news/2026/04...
Congratulations to Minnesota librarian Jenny McBurney for winning @ala-acrl.bsky.social's Politics, Policy and International Relations Section (PPIRS) Marta Lange Award!
www.ala.org/news/2026/04...
Metronet's next Library Leadership Forum discussion is on April 16th at 3 pm: Enhancing or Advancing Your Leadership. Join your library colleagues across MN to connect and engage in discussions of library work, values, librarianship, and leadership. Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Are you pursuing certification to become a licensed Library Media Specialist (LMS) AND currently employed in a school district as an LMS? You can apply for tuition support for the summer 2026 term! Applications must be submitted by April 16, 2026: www.mnmcmt.org/tuition-supp...
Join fellow library professionals from across the metro for The MetroNetwork, an evening of connection, conversation, & community! This event on May 12, 5:30-7:30 pm is for library staff & students who want to expand their professional network. More info & RSVP here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Fund Libraries: Tell Congress to invest in libraries. ALA 150, #FundLibraries
Library advocates are making their voices heard in the Senate: have you contacted your Senators yet?
Urge your Senators to #FundLibraries in next year's federal budget and support communities nationwide! Make your voice heard and show up #ForOurLibraries.
Take action: ala.org/showup
Are you attending the 2026 @ala-pla.bsky.social conference in Minneapolis this week? Local voices are helping PLA 2026 attendees get to know Minneapolis! In this Local Spotlight, see why Once Upon a Crime Bookstore is a spot worth visiting during your conference stay: youtu.be/yGxBUfpYFjI?...
The Minnesota Library Association LGBTQIA+ Roundtable invites all queer librarians and allies to a meetup at the Quatrefoil Library!
RSVP’s are requested, but not required to attend.
www.mnlibraryassociation.org/events/Event...
The Minnesota Digital Library will hold the first of three 2026 regional meetings for contributors & similar organizations on Monday, April 6th in St. Cloud! Learn about digital storytelling, transcription efforts, & digital preservation. Register by April 1st: minitex.umn.edu/events/confe...
In communities across the country, federal funding has been critical in supporting library services and programs. Library workers nationwide recognize the importance of federal funding: ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
We're almost out of time: tell your House Rep to #FundLibraries TODAY: ala.org/showup
Americans with Disabilities Act Title II, Libraries, and eLibraryMN webinar offered on Tuesday, March 31st! Join Minitex staff for a quick overview of the upcoming federal accessibility regulations regarding libraries. Register here: minitex.umn.edu/events/webin...
One week until the #gail2026 CFP closes!
Metronet's next Library Leadership Forum discussion is on March 25th at 3 pm: The World of Knowledge Management. Join your library colleagues across MN to connect and engage in discussions of library work, values, librarianship, and leadership. Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Local voices are helping PLA 2026 attendees get to know Minneapolis! If you'll be in Minneapolis for the @ala-pla.bsky.social 2026 conference, check out a local librarian’s pick for attendees to visit: DreamHaven Books! youtu.be/utQW9E8JVk0?...
Urgent call to action! Support SF 3685/HF 3698 – Fair eBook Lending for Minnesota Libraries. The library eBook bill must move by March 27th. Tell legislators to protect fair digital access. Every message matters! Take action using the form today:
app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-pag...
Since 1876, the American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social has championed access to information, defended free speech, & upheld the power of libraries. In 2026, ALA marks 150 years of standing up for libraries! Join ALA to reflect, connect, and act: ala150.org
You still have time to call your House Rep to #FundLibraries!
We need every library advocate to make their voice heard and show up #ForOurLibraries this year. Without your advocacy, there is no guarantee that Congress will robustly fund libraries next year.
Take action: ala.org/showup
The next session in the Metronet Jobline Webinar Series is 'Mini Job Club - Actionable Advice to Improve Your Job Search' on April 23rd at 1:00 pm. HR professional Kelsie Bohm will provide feedback on resumes, LinkedIn profiles, or give job search advice. Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Last chance to submit a session proposal for the 2026 Lake Superior Libraries Symposium! Everything is (Not) Fine! addresses the challenges facing libraries & information professionals, and seeks to offer support & solutions. Proposal deadline is March 20th: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Are you coming to Minneapolis for the 2026 @ala-pla.bsky.social conference? Local voices are helping PLA 2026 attendees get to know Minneapolis. In this Local Spotlight, see why the Tropes & Trifles bookstore is a spot worth visiting during your conference stay: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vvt9...
Fund Libraries: Tell Congress to invest in libraries. ALA 150, American Library Association.
Have you called your House Rep to #FundLibraries yet? We know calling your elected officials can be intimidating - that's why we've made the process quick and simple. Head to ala.org/showup and urge Congress to support library funding in next year's federal budget!