Registration for this year's Summer Institute is open! Secure your spot for a full day of learning with @thenextgenlib.bsky.social Amanda Hunt and networking with colleagues from around the state. You don't want to miss it!
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1/ Hear directly from an educator who used Checkology!
In this @weareteachers.bsky.social Teacher Picks review, Amy Brownlee, a middle school educator in Kansas, tries out our virtual classroom with her students.
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Join @kaslks.bsky.social librarian extraordinaire @amybrownlee93.bsky.social at this event with THE Dan Santat!
Happy School Library Month! 🎉 Was working on this Adobe Express template for @kasl.us and decided to make one without the branding. If you are, were, or want to be.. a school librarian, thank you for everything you do! (added Canva & Slides) readwhatyouwant.com/april #TLsky #SchoolLibrary
Grateful to @edutopia.org for publishing my article on middle grade books with neurodivergent characters. #tlsky #edusky #middlegradelit
Teachers and librarians looking for resources for teaching history through notable people, events and symbols to commemorate America’s 250th, take a look at this article. knowledgequest.aasl.org/spotlight-on... #edusky #tlsky @aaslala.bsky.social @whitehousehistory.bsky.social #america250
Mark those calendars for July 20, folks! Amanda Hunt will join us for our annual Summer Institute at Emporia State University and you don't want to miss it.
Northeast Kansas Librarians - don't miss your chance to get school library-specific PD and connect with others who know what it's like to do your job every day. Sign up for the KASL NE Workshop by Monday, March 9!
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Come hang out with us in Fredonia this March! Sign up today for the KASL SE Spring Workshop.
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Don't miss your chance! Register for the KASL West workshop today at bit.ly/4qZZJh3
There’s plenty of Olympics left to go; join the fun!
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We love to see our KASL librarians spotlighted for the amazing things they’re doing. Check out the work of our very own @illinimccoy.bsky.social !
Workshop information:
Saturday, March 28th, 2026
Approx schedule: 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Washburn Rural High School, Topeka, KS
Additionally, attendees will get to learn from their amazing peers in four breakout sessions. Topics range from Pre-k - High School, and include: Building a Reading Culture, Passive Programming, Book Making, Collection Development, Getting the most out of Destiny, and more!
We will have two amazing featured speakers:
- Courtney Turcotte Bond - WRHS Teacher & Author of Breathtaking (pre-order a copy of her book by March 6th for conference pick up!)
- David Lee King - Public Librarian and AI Expert
Sign up NOW to attend the KASL NE workshop! This is an incredible opportunity to not only share your knowledge, but build a network of library colleagues!
Register to attend AND select your meal preferences by Monday, March 9th at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
📘Registration for the SE KASL Spring Workshop is live! Join us this March 7 in Fredonia. 📗
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The recipient will maintain membership within KASL through the two-year period for the purpose of verifying employment.
The applicant must have an interest in school librarianship, be in good health, and be a resident of Kansas.
The scholarship is given gratis, providing that the recipient, upon graduation, serves at least two years in a Kansas school library media center.
The recipient of the scholarship will be given a free KASL student membership for that school year. Selection criteria include:
The applicant must have fulfilled the admission requirements of the school of her/his choice.
The KASL Founders Scholarship is intended to lead to a master’s degree (or certification) in library education. The scholarship is presented in the spring to be used by a student in a Kansas college or university. The amount given for the fall semester is $750.00.
Applications are now being accepted for the KASL Founders Scholarship to be awarded for the fall semester. You can access the application via the qr code on the flyer or this link: bit.ly/4a8npsf
Applications close on April 15.
The KS State Library and What It Can Do for You
Abdo books, Chuck Sheppy
Sierra Percival, NWKLS
Censorship and Book Challenges in the School Library
Idea & Lesson Sharing: Let’s Share!
The cost is only $6.00, and you can pay by check, cash, or Venmo.
Register at: bit.ly/4qZZJh3
Registration for the KASL West Workshop is LIVE! Sign up by February 21, 2026. The workshop will be held in Hays, KS, at Hays High School on Feb. 28, 202,6 from 9-2.
A light breakfast, snacks, and lunch will be provided. Link to the agenda is included on the registration form. Sessions include:
Mark those calendars and connect with other school librarians this spring!
Looking for Winter Olympics programming and lessons? Check out this article for ideas, including resources gleaned from my Fulbright Global Teaching class. Let the learning begin! knowledgequest.aasl.org/winter-olymp... @illinimccoy.bsky.social #WinterOlympics #tlsky #FulbrightTeach #globaleducation
Interested in place-based professional development for educators that's fully or partially funded? View the webinar I presented for the South Central Kansas Library System to learn about so many amazing opportunities! bit.ly/beyondborders25 #tlsky #schoollibrarians #placebasedlearning #summerPD
Have you heard? KASL turns 75 this year! Not only that, but we are 200 members strong. What a reason to celebrate! Thank you to all our members past and present for making KASL the supportive professional organization it is today.
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