It’s National Library Week! Rediscover your library joy this week! My library joy is seeing the amazing work of all librarians to support the needs of their patrons. #nationallibraryweek #TLSky #Skybrarian @mychal3ts.bsky.social @ilovelibraries.bsky.social
Listening to @mattdelapena talking about reading the picture as part of the story. #nylayss #TLSky #Skybrarian
Join me at #nylassl2026 in Ithaca, NY. This session introduces AI agents through a school-library lens, focusing on widely accessible platforms. Participants will explore what makes an AI agent different from a traditional chatbot and how it can support ongoing tasks. #TLSky #Skybrarian
This was uncomfortable to watch because it hit so close to home. As librarians, we shouldn’t have to be uncomfortable and living in fear to do our jobs. Don’t let those that want books banned to be on the winning side of history. youtu.be/ywQOCY-qDzE
#TLSky #Skybrarian
I’m grateful to have participated in the TeachingAbout.AI project that shaped The Rochester Provocations.
These insights aren’t meant to provide clear answers about AI. The key takeaway for me is that this isn’t just an AI issue; it’s an education issue that AI is amplifying.
#TLSky #Skybrarian
New creations added to my Etsy Shop: Bibliophile Baubles! Please check it out and share! It doesn’t cost a thing to share but helps a ton! bibliophilebaubles.etsy.com/listing/4439...
#bookishjewelry #TLSky #Skybrarian #polymerclay #smallbusiness #BookSky #booklove #bibliophile
Last week I worked alongside fellow experts (do I qualify as an expert?!) to discuss AI education. Our work on Friday ended with a behind-the-scenes tour of the Strong Museum of Play. It was a great way to decompress after 3 days of intensive discussions about AI and education. #TLSky #Skybrarian
✨ Day 2 at NYSCATE 2025 and the excitement is still going strong!
The School Librarians Track is amazing. Can’t wait to bring all this inspiration back to my school librarians! 💡📚💻
#NYSCATE2025 #EdTech #SchoolLibrarians #TLSky #Skybrarian
🌈Now Available in my Etsy shop! Check out these Bibliophile Pride Brontosaurus Earrings! 🦕
Link to shop in profile.
#BibliophileBaubles #PolymerClayEarrings #BookishJewelry #PrideEarrings #LGBTQArt #RainbowAccessories #DinosaurEarrings #BookLoverGift #ClayArtist #DinoLover #TLsky #Skybrarian
Listening to Barbara Irwin, Tony Buttino, and Pam Johnson discuss how Reading Rainbow got its start in Buffalo, NY! It is great to hear how Reading Rainbow started after hearing @mychal3ts.bsky.social discuss how he got involved.
#ReadingRainbow #TLSky #Skybrarian
📚 Excited to be at the NYS Reading Association Annual Conference in Buffalo, NY!
So inspiring to connect with fellow educators who share a passion for helping students fall in love with reading. 💬✨
#NYSRA2025 #ReadingConference #LiteracyMatters #TLSky #LibraryLife #LoveOfReading #ReadersAreLeaders
I’ve started making bookish earrings! Here’s my first design bibliophilebaubles.etsy.com/listing/4399... #TLSky #Skybrarian #booklovers #handmade #smallbusinesslove #bibliophilebaubles #bibliophile #etsyseller
Had an amazing experience experience at my first @aaslala.bsky.social conference! I have so many ideas written down and tons of free books in my luggage! Can’t wait for the next conference in Portland, Oregon in 2027! #AASL2025 #schoollibrarians #TLSky #Skybrarian
Ending #AASL2025 in St. Louis with @mychal3ts.bsky.social! It was an amazing conference and I enjoyed all of it!
@weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social keynote with authors Soman Chainani and Ellen Oh, alongside school librarian Lauren Mobley. Great conversations with authors. #AASL25 #TLSky #Skybrarian
Steve Hofstetter kicking off the #AASL2025 in St. Louis! #TLSky #Skybrarian
It is Banned Books Week! Unfortunately books are being challenged in 2025 like it is 1984. Everyone should have the freedom to read whatever they want! We deserve diverse books. #bannedbooksweek #freedomtoread #Skybrarian #TLSky
I presented in a tent today! @wnylrc.bsky.social Unconference at the Buffalo Naval Park! #TLSky #Skybrarian
The management team at WNYRIC held their meeting at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens. We were able to take a tour with BOCES students in the New Visions Plant Science program. We also had the chance to make our own terrariums to take home!
A box of new foreign language titles came in. The growing collection has Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish, and Ukrainian titles. I’m always looking for more sources of books in other languages. Share your favorite! #foreignlanguages #reading #TLSky #Skybrarian
Books and musicals, my two favorite things.
Bob says it’s National Read a Book Day! Take a break from your busy day and enjoy a book! Pick a new book or read an old favorite! #nationalreadabookday #weekendreading #TLSky #Skybrarian
The first week of school (for some) is over! What was it like for you in your library this week? If your library were a movie, what would the title be, and what would happen during the first week?
#schoollibrary #TLSky #Skybrarian #journalprompts #reflection
August Reading Wrap
Steve Tasker is the speaker at Erie 1 BOCES Opening Day.
In the city for work! Stopped by the NYPL on my way back from dinner. Renewed my library card while I was at it! Did you know that any New York State resident can get a NYPL library card?! #TLSky #Skybrarians
There were some great community connections made and I can’t wait for next year’s conference!
#TlSky #Skybrarian #SchoolLibrarians
Thank you to Bridget Crossman for being our keynote speaker. Thank you to all others who presented, including @buffalolibrary.bsky.social, RBERN West, HERO from the Buffalo Jewish Federation and Laura Penn.
