Cover of 1986 KLA conference. Beyond 1986 meet the challenge
Working on digitizing some older journals from @joinkla.bsky.social. Fascinating looking through this conference program. #TLsky #KentuckyLibraries
Cover of 1986 KLA conference. Beyond 1986 meet the challenge
Working on digitizing some older journals from @joinkla.bsky.social. Fascinating looking through this conference program. #TLsky #KentuckyLibraries
person in a shirt that reads "HAHA! Made you read, battle of the books 2026"
Person at a podium in a room full of people.
Not everything is awful. Fun day of helping with a Battle of the Books tournament. 9 schools coming together to celebrate reading! Their families coming out to support them. Love this shirt, too! #tlsky #KentuckyLibraries #KyLChat
Now is the time to speak up @acluofky.bsky.social @kentuckylantern.com @kentuckypublicradio.org @kasl.us @joinkla.bsky.social #KentuckyLibraries 5Calls 5calls.org/issue/federa...
Underwater-themed graphic announcing “Summer Refresher 2026” at Scott High School in Taylor Mill, Kentucky, July 13–14, with the KASL logo.
Registration is open for the 2026 KASL Summer Refresher!!! (Current KLA/KASL members, check your email for the member discount code!) www.kasl.us/sr
Call for proposals is open, too! #KentuckyLibraries
group photos of folks meeting in Frankfort, Kentucky for library legislative day
group photos of folks meeting in Frankfort, Kentucky for library legislative day
What an amazing Library Legislative Day!
Thank you to our KY lawmakers who made time during a busy session to meet with all of the directors, librarians, and library board members from across the commonwealth. Your support for Kentucky libraries makes all the difference!
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Power Hour, new year - finding your library joy in 2026, January 8 2026
Hey KASL/KLA members! Check your email for this awesome opportunity! Start the new year with a moment to reflect, reset, and reconnect with the joy of librarianship! Guest speaker: @captainlibrary.bsky.social!! #KyLChat #KentuckyLibraries
Thank you! #KentuckyLibraries #KyLChat
KASL FALL NEWSLETTER Kentucky Association of School Librarians KASL Kentucky Association of School Librarians A Message from our President My name is Erin Weaver and I am honored to serve as the 2025- 2026 KASL President. Here's a bit about me: I have lived and worked in Kentucky my entire life. I have been teaching for (gulp!) 27 years and have spent the last 18 of those years in the best job ever-library media specialist. When I first started in the library, I felt like | lived in an educational silo; I was doing my job alone. My first vears in the librarv were sn
Please check out our Fall Newsletter app.smore.com/n/38b6h #KYLibraries #KyLChat #KentuckyLibraries
Very cool piece from @watsonedtech.bsky.social Edtech Elixirs on one of our own school library leaders, Laura Mann! watsonedtech.blogspot.com/2025/10/kyed... #KyLChat #SchoolLibraries @kyedrpg.bsky.social #KentuckyLibraries
Join us for this virtual professional learning event! FREE for KASL/KLA members. #KyLChat #KentuckyLibraries www.tickettailor.com/events/kentu...
A recent study published in the Journal of Cultural Economics examined what happened when a new library branch opened in Kansas City, Missouri. #TLsky #KentuckyLibraries
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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
KASL Summer Refresher July 14-15 Louisville
Last reminder! Summer Refresher is next week! Register now! www.kasl.us/sr #KyLchat #KentuckyLibraries
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
Sketchnote of reading keynote
James Allen and Dr. Anita Archer
Such a great keynote this morning at the KY Reads To Succeed Summer Reading Conf. Thank you Dr. Archer for recognizing and calling attention to the importance of school libraries and teacher librarians. Wooo Wooo #KentuckyLibraries #KyLChat
Two cool dudes with microphones
James Allen and Dr Reynolds
James and Tim selfie
Taryn Souders
Dang. What an afternoon. Inspiring messages and some recharging of purpose and drive to keep working. Thank you Dr. Reynolds, @iamkwame4life.bsky.social Jerry Kraft, @tarynsouders.bsky.social & @jcps-lms.bsky.social #TLsky #KentuckyLibraries
Kentucky Librarery Association logo, 2025 Annual Conference, The Power of Storytelling, Amplifying Library Engagement and Impact, October 2nd and 3rd, University of Lousiville Events and Conference Center. Image: some music speakers, and eq level, animated gif
2nd Call! Submit a session proposal for the #KLA25 Annual Conference! The call for proposals closes on June 30th. All conference information can be found on the conference website: sites.google.com/view/klaconf... #KentuckyLibraries
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
Awesome Schoolibrary Month graphic. Thank you @lemanskyrachel.bsky.social #KyLChat #TLsky #SchoolLibraries #KentuckyLibraries
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...
Thank you to every teacher librarian out there. You are doing important work. Whether you are getting affirmation regularly or not, PLEASE know that you are affecting real and good change! #TLsky #EDUsky #libraries #KentuckyLibraries
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
Check out our blog post about methods of authentication into KYVL.org resources. Email, library card and KYVL-assigned. We can add districts for email SSO and library card for public libraries. Get in touch KYVL@ky.gov kyvl.org/blog
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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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ACT is April 5! KYVL has ACT and AP exam test prep resources, as well as high school and college core subject learning resources. We have a flyer you can use or modify. kyvl.org/db/resources
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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
Meeting a Centre college, large room, with tables and chairs, and wonky wide angle panoramic shot that stretches everyone out
Library leaders leading. We are making progress. #KyLChat #KentuckyLibraries
Trump cuts could mean Kentucky libraries, universities and museums lose millions - Herald Leader www.kentucky.com/news/state/k... #KentuckyLibraries
Check out our blog post about some of our best resources for high school students. kyvl.org/blog/High-sc...
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This is great! Thank you for sharing this important work, @ilovelibraries.bsky.social! #KyLChat #KentuckyLibraries ilovelibraries.org/article/kent...