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KY Association of School Librarians @kasl.us · 10/09/2026

Congratulations to school librarian, Katie Berner! 2027 Middle School Teacher of the Year! Katie is the teacher librarian at Baker Intermediate School in Clark County Public Schools.

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KY Association of School Librarians @kasl.us · 21/08/2026

National Board Certification and KASL!

National Board Certification
Considering National Board Certification in Library Media? The Kentucky Association of School Librarians is excited to support Kentucky Library Media Specialists pursuing National Board Certification!
Whether you are just beginning to explore the process, preparing to become a candidate, or already working on your components, you do not have to navigate the journey alone. KASL is here to help connect you with mentoring, resources, encouragement, and support specific to the Library Media certificate area.
Interested in learning more or connecting with NBCT support?
Contact Ashli Gore, KASL NBCT Mentor Chair,
Ashli.Gore@marshall.kyschools.us.
Already an NBCT Library Media Specialist? We would also love to connect with you as we continue building a strong network of NBCT librarians across Kentucky!

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KY Association of School Librarians @kasl.us · 23/07/2026

At KASL, we know firsthand how Kentucky’s school librarians support well-rounded, empowered learners and add to the many vibrant learning experiences offered in our buildings. Explore current openings and help us spread the word! www.kasl.us/advocacy/ope... #KentuckyLibraries #tlsky

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KY Association of School Librarians @kasl.us · 17/07/2026

Congratulations, Dr. Lynn Reynolds, 2026 Recipient of the KASL Barby Hardy Lifetime Achievement Award! #KentuckyLibraries

Congratulations, Dr. Lynn Reynolds, 2026 Recipient of the KASL Barby Hardy Lifetime Achievement Award!
Throughout her career, Dr. Lynn Reynolds has shaped not only school libraries in Jefferson County but the future of school librarianship across Kentucky.
Her leadership has strengthened literacy, expanded equitable access to information, elevated professional learning, and championed intellectual freedom. She created systems that continue to serve students and librarians today.
Dr. Reynolds' legacy is measured not only by the programs she created, but by the countless educators she inspired and the students whose opportunities were expanded because of her vision.

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KY Association of School Librarians @kasl.us · 17/07/2026

Congratulations to Deanna Burnett, our 2026 KASL School Librarian of the Year! #KentuckyLibraries

Congratulations to Deanna Burnett, our 2026 KASL School Librarian of the Year! Deanna Burnett is not only an exceptional school librarian, she is a leader who strengthens libraries across Kentucky. Through her service with KASL and CKASL and presentations at state conferences, she has inspired countless educators beyond her own school.

At Foley Middle School, she is a collaborative instructional partner who creates engaging programs that foster literacy, creativity, and a love of learning, while ensuring every student has access to meaningful library experiences. Her passion for students, dedication to colleagues, and commitment to advancing the profession make her a beautifully deserving recipient.

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KY Association of School Librarians @kasl.us · 12/05/2026

Kentucky Association of School Librarians Expresses Grave Concern Over Erosion of High-Quality Library Programs in Fayette County Public Schools Press Release: drive.google.com/file/d/1N4K8...

KASL Kentucky Association of School Librarians Press Release

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KY Association of School Librarians @kasl.us · 28/04/2026

KASL Members, check your email! Don't miss the last Power Hour of the school year. Join KASL and Terri Grief for some awesome MS/HS book talks! #KentuckyLibraries

Power Hour may 7, 2026, Kentucky Association of School Librarians

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KY Association of School Librarians @kasl.us · 17/04/2026

𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗰𝗸𝘆 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱! Thank you to our students for reading & voting. TY to KASL & the KBA committees for all of their hard work. AND congratulations to the authors & illustrators who created these works of art and shared them with all of us! www.kasl.us/kba/kba-winn...

2026 Kentucky Bluegrass Award Winners, Preschool Bakery Dragon, k-2 The Quacken, 3-5 Stone Age Beasts, 6-8 The Island, 9-12 The Reappearance of Rachel Price

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Lori Tecler @loritecler.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

So, this is happening today. A 3rd grader asked what I was going to hide this month, so I got 200 smiley face beads to go with the “Find Your Joy” theme of National Library Week. He grinned ear to ear when I showed him the beads. Let the fun begin! #SchoolLibrary #TLSky #EduSky

Sign with a smiley face graphic that reads “April is School Library Month! There are 200 smiley faces hidden in the media center. Can our community work together to find them all?” is in a woodgrain table with a plastic box holding an assortment of small multicolored round smiley face beads.

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Judi Moreillon, PhD @judimoreillon.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Celebrate International Children's Book Day #ICBD2026. Read / share global #kidlit #mglit #yalit books. #TLSky #EduSky learn about the ASLA #Diversity in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand Children's Book Award (DANZ) on the @worldsofwords.bsky.social Currents blog! wowlit.org/blog/diversi...

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Diversity in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand Children’s Book Award (DANZ): A New Initiative to Shine a Light on Authentic Literature for Youth

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Melissa Stewart @mstewartscience.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Teachers! Librarians! Writers! Looking forward to celebrating these new books with science-writing pals @gianferrari-m.bsky.social and @loreegriffinburns.bsky.social at @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social. We hope you can join us! #Skybrarian #TLsky #edusky #kidlit

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KY Association of School Librarians @kasl.us · 01/04/2026

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵! School libraries and the certified teacher librarians who make them vibrant places of learning are worth all the celebrating! Fun way to celebrate your own work (or a friend's) Use this template and share it. There are prizes!! www.kasl.us/advocacy/sch...

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Rain @simplyrain.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

REMINDER!! National School Librarian Day is April 4!!! Be prepared to celebrate the school librarians you know and love!!!

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School Librarians Know Almost (lined through) Everything

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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

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!

Fund Libraries: Tell Congress to invest in libraries. ALA 150, American Library Association.

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KY Association of School Librarians @kasl.us · 17/03/2026

Thank you @teachingbooks.bsky.social for getting our 2027 Kentucky Bluegrass Award nominees added so quickly! Great resource! school.teachingbooks.net/tb.cgi?lid=1...

screenshot of the TeachingBooks for Schools page showing the Kentucky Bluegrass Award 2027 Preschool nominee list, with 10 book results and filter options on the left

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KY Association of School Librarians @kasl.us · 20/02/2026

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

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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Almost time. Join us Monday, January 26 at 10:00 a.m. CT for the 2026 ALA Youth Media Awards. Live from Chicago. Medals revealed in real time. Watch at ala.unikron.com or on the ALA Facebook page. #ALAyma 📚💙

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KY Association of School Librarians @kasl.us · 14/01/2026

Check this out Kentucky librarians! Very nice. #KyLChat #TLsky

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KY Association of School Librarians @kasl.us · 05/01/2026

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

Power Hour, new year - finding your library joy in 2026, January 8 2026

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Kentucky Library Association @joinkla.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Thank you! #KentuckyLibraries #KyLChat

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KY Association of School Librarians @kasl.us · 03/11/2025

This month PH will focus on media literacy & how librarians can help students become informed, responsible digital citizens. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, & share ideas with fellow KY librarians forms.gle/Yh4BJzRHFRj7... #KASL #PowerHour #MediaLiteracy #KYLibraries

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November 6th Power Hour Registration

Join us for KASL’s November Power Hour, a conversation about Media Literacy and how school librarians play a crucial role in helping students become informed, responsible, and engaged digital citizens...

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Adam Watson @watsonedtech.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

OVEC is hosting a regional @kasl.us meeting, and we are celebrating booooooooks. Good to talk to longtime friends like @tljamesa.com, hear the hard work of #librarians, and see fun costumes like 5th Region president Rachel Burgin's "Book Fairy"! #KyLchat #AllinKY #library #EduSky #readwhatyouwant

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James Allen @tljamesa.com · 30/10/2025

Obviously this isn't everything, but some KY #schoollibrary friends took notes at #AASL25. So many great sessions and resources were shared this year at the @aaslala.bsky.social conference. Here's the link: readwhatyouwant.com/AASL25 #TLsky #schoollibrarian

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AASL25 KY Collab Notes

KY Collaborative Notesreadwhatyouwant.com/AASL25 Hey! I’d love to take some excellent notes and record some resources we can share with our library friends in Kentucky. Don’t feel like you HAVE to us...

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James Allen @tljamesa.com · 16/10/2025

Linda Perkins was recognized at #AASL25 for attending EVERY AASL NATIONAL CONFERENCE, starting with being on the committee for the first one in 1980. You make @kasl.us proud! #TLsky #SchoolLibrary

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KY Association of School Librarians @kasl.us · 08/10/2025

Last chance to register! Our October Power Hour is happening this Thursday, October 9th at 6:30 p.m. EST, and you don’t want to miss it! We’re diving into all things Horror and Thriller in school libraries: from elementary favorites to high school classics. Register now forms.gle/RLv3xSjMGgWQ...

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KY Association of School Librarians @kasl.us · 08/08/2025

Join us for this virtual professional learning event! FREE for KASL/KLA members. #KyLChat #KentuckyLibraries www.tickettailor.com/events/kentu...

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Jennifer Dolan @overdue4fun.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Today and yesterday filled me up with library joy! Loved spending time growing professionally as a school librarian at the 2025 KASL Summer Refresher!! Great sessions, great vendors and a great community! @kasl.us @kochlibrarian.bsky.social

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James Allen @tljamesa.com · 13/07/2025

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

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ALT: a cartoon of a person reading a book that says i want to read all the books

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Sarah Shartzer @imperfectsquare.com · 14/07/2025

Two sessions at the KASL Summer Refresher on Monday! @kasl.us

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KY Association of School Librarians @kasl.us · 09/07/2025

Last reminder! Summer Refresher is next week! Register now! www.kasl.us/sr #KyLchat #KentuckyLibraries

KASL Summer Refresher July 14-15 Louisville

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Kentucky Virtual Library (KYVL.org) @kyvl.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

KYVL Training in Calvert City on 7/31 from 9 to 11:30am CT. Check out the blog post for more info and the registration link. @kasl.us @joinkla.bsky.social #training #kyvl kyvl.org/blog/KYVL-Tr...

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KYVL News Updates - Kentucky Virtual Library (KYVL) at Kentucky Virtual Library

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American Association of School Librarians (AASL) @aaslala.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

You voted and the results are in...say hello to Archie, our Officially Unofficial Mascot for #AASL25! Archie will be exploring St. Louis and sharing conference tips leading up to conference. You might even see him at #AASL25 so be sure to register today gnome matter what at national.aasl.org ❤️💙🤍

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James Allen @tljamesa.com · 29/06/2025

Hey! Going to be some fun raffle items for @kasl.us Summer Refresher. Thank you @mrschureads.bsky.social!! #KyLChat #KentuckyLibraries

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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

“We’re coming up on our 250th birthday as a country, the association’s about to turn 150, & we’ll be meeting in our nation’s first capital. It feels momentous in a way that I’m not sure it would have in a different year.” President-elect Sam Helmick #ALAAC25 www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

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ALA 2025: Librarians Converge on the Cradle of Liberty

Not far from the Liberty Bell, librarians prepare to assemble for ALA’s Annual Conference, which will bring upward of 10,000 library professionals to the Philadelphia’s Pennsylvania Convention Center ...

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American Association of School Librarians (AASL) @aaslala.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

📌Poster Session and IdeaLab Session Proposals are NOW OPEN! 💡Both sessions offer presenters the opportunity to present innovative ideas, new programs, or research findings via a poster and/or laptop presentation. ✅Poster and IdeaLab proposals are due by July 1st: buff.ly/Q3C7IhQ

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American Association of School Librarians (AASL) @aaslala.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

We have a new tour guide for the 2025 AASL National Conference! ❤️💙🩵 This little gnome will be promoting local attractions and providing conference tips to attendees in the months leading up #AASL25! We might even spot the gnome in St. Louis with our speakers and attendees. 📸

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American Association of School Librarians (AASL) @aaslala.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

AASL Announces 2025 Best Digital Tools for Teaching & Learning: bit.ly/AASLbest25

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Gabi Snyder @gabisnyder.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Excited to see LOOK among the nominees for the Kentucky Bluegrass Award! @simonkids.bsky.social @lookingglasslit.bsky.social

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KY Association of School Librarians @kasl.us · 20/05/2025

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

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futureready.org @futureready.org · 21/04/2025

Happy National #LibraryMonth! Today we're shining the spotlight on James Allen (@tljamesa.com)! "I love being a librarian and supporting school libraries because we are able to provide something key to any learner: access." Be sure to tag a librarian and thank them today! #futurereadylibs

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KY Association of School Librarians @kasl.us · 05/04/2025

⚠️ Please read this carefully and share widely! ⚠️ #KyLChat

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KY Association of School Librarians @kasl.us · 04/04/2025

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

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Kentucky Virtual Library (KYVL.org) @kyvl.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

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 @kasl.us #kentuckypubliclibraries #KentuckyLibraries #KyLChat

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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

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