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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.

3 people, center person is holding an award.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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KY Association of School Librarians @kasl.us · 17/03/2025

Congratulations Leo Timmers! Your book, Bear's Lost Glasses, has been named a nominee for the @kasl.us Kentucky Bluegrass Award! #KyLChat #KentuckyLibraries

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KY Association of School Librarians @kasl.us · 16/03/2025

Announcing 🎉🎉 📚 @kasl.us 2026 Nominees for the Kentucky Bluegrass Award www.kasl.us/kba/kba-nomi... #KyLChat @joinkla.bsky.social #KentuckyLibraries Congratulations to every illustrator & author! KY Students will vote in spring of 26 & winners will be announced in April! 📚 Thank you, KBA Committees!

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KY Association of School Librarians @kasl.us · 12/02/2025

This is a reminder that you and your Kentucky school library-supporting friends can sign up to receive information and updates from KASL. (We do not send emails often) Please share this post with your favorite library-loving contacts! www.kasl.us/advocacy/sta... #KyLChat

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KY Association of School Librarians @kasl.us · 01/02/2025

Hey school library friends! Need help explaining why school libraries and certified school librarians are important to our students? PDF version: drive.google.com/file/d/1TOlQ... #KyLChat #KyLibraries #TLsky

SCHOOL LIBRARIANS
HELP KENTUCKY STUDENTS
THINK
SHARE
Display curiosity and
initiative when seeking
information by
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Encouraging learners to
formulate their own
questions about topics
Activating learners'
background knowledge
to help them make new
connections.
Communicate with peer
and community
audiences by
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Developing learners'
collaboration skills
• Providing
opportunities and
support for engaging
online and in-person
activities
CREATE
GROW
Develop new products to
demonstrate their
learning by
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Supporting the use of
digital and traditional
creation skills to make
multimedia products
Helping draw new
conclusions to spark
ideas
Support learners' growth in
and out of the traditional
school day by
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Providing instruction in
multiple forms of literacy
(traditional, digital,
media, information)
Developing learners'
love for reading and
providing access to
relevant materials
Kentucky school libraries and certified school librarians
are indispensable in shaping well-rounded, informed, and
empowered learners.
By recognizing and supporting their multifaceted roles,
we invest in the future success of our students
and the overall strength of our educational system.
KASL
Kentucky Association
of School Librarians
SCHOOL LIBRARIES SUPPORT LEARNING
KASL is a 300+ member state-wide professional organization of
certified school librarians. Organized by regional districts, KASL
membership extends into every Kentucky county.
Every young Kentuckian deserves a high-quality school library.
Every KASL librarian serves their students, school, and district
in the pursuit of knowledge and understanding.
WE ARE TEACHERS
•
•
Kentucky school librarians are certified
teachers with specialized graduate degrees
in Library Science. Most served as
classroom teachers for many years before
specializing in school librarianship.
Kentucky school librarians teach students
how to sift through the vast sea of
information, equipping them to distinguish
credible sources from misinformation.
School librar…

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KY Association of School Librarians @kasl.us · 23/01/2025

Members… don’t miss Power Hour tonight! 6:30 ET on Mighty Network #KyLChat

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KY Association of School Librarians @kasl.us · 16/01/2025

KASL Members! Join us for our next Power Hour... All About Advocacy #KyLChat Jan 23, 5:30 Central, 6:30 Eastern RSVP on mighty network: kasl-librarians.mn.co/posts/76350002

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KY Association of School Librarians @kasl.us · 12/11/2024

Join KASL for "Power Hour: Tech Tools Roundup" featuring Enid Wohlstein from KYVL. Learn about the latest tech tools and resources to enhance your library or classroom, connect with fellow librarians, and share your own favorite tech tool at the end of this informative session.

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KY Association of School Librarians @kasl.us · 09/10/2024

📚 KASL Power Hour 📚 All about books! Share favorite titles, discover new reads, & enjoy Terri Grief's booktalks. Connect and get inspired! #KASLReads #KyLChat #KentuckyLibraries Oct. 24, 3:30 CT, 4:30 ET Register: kasl-librarians.mn.co/posts/68456626

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KY Association of School Librarians @kasl.us · 09/10/2024

📚 KASL Members and School Library Champions! 📚 Our latest KASL October/November newsletter is packed with exciting updates and opportunities! Stay connected and informed! #KyLChat #KentuckyLibraries secure.smore.com/n/t632r

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KY Association of School Librarians @kasl.us · 14/09/2024

Calling all KASL Members! Ready to work smarter, not harder? Join us for KASL Power Hour! 🗓️ Thursday, September 19th ⏰ 6:30 PM EST more info on Mighty Network: kasl-librarians.mn.co/posts/66860040 (Mighty Network access is included with your KLA/KASL Membership)

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KY Association of School Librarians @kasl.us · 12/09/2024

Join us! This fall, we aim to have 𝟴𝟱% of teacher librarians join KLA, which is how you join KASL. The KASL District with the highest membership level will receive a gift card to give away at their next meeting! www.kasl.us/about/joinin... #KyLChat

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KY Association of School Librarians @kasl.us · 29/08/2024

Enid Wohlstein, MLIS, is the deserving recipient of the 2024 KASL Award of Merit for her outstanding contributions to advocating for effective school library media services and meaningful educational partnerships. #KentuckyLibraries Congratulations!!

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KY Association of School Librarians @kasl.us · 28/08/2024

Congratulations to Monica Montgomery. She is the 2024 recipient of KASL's Student Technology Award. Monica has made a significant impact through her leadership and innovative use of technology, benefiting her school, the local community, and beyond. #KentuckyLibraries

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KY Association of School Librarians @kasl.us · 27/08/2024

Congratulations to Jennifer Eldridge for receiving the 2024 KASL Outstanding School Library Website Award! As a National Board Certified Teacher and Library Media Specialist at Tates Creek High School, her innovative website connects students with valuable resources. #KentuckyLibraries

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KY Association of School Librarians @kasl.us · 26/08/2024

Congratulations to Donna Morris, KASL 2024 Outstanding School Media Librarian! #KyLChat

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KY Association of School Librarians @kasl.us · 30/04/2024

Know that on this last day of School Library Month, for KASL, every day is School Librarian Day, and every month is School Library Month. Thank you for the work you do and your dedication to Kentucky students!

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KY Association of School Librarians @kasl.us · 14/04/2024

Last call for nominations! 🚨 Kentucky school librarians, you have just ONE DAY left to nominate your outstanding colleagues for the KASL awards! 🏆 Don't miss this chance to celebrate the unsung heroes of our profession! 📚💖 Nominate now: www.kasl.us/about/awards

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KY Association of School Librarians @kasl.us · 04/04/2024

Happy School Librarian Day!!! We appreciate everything that you do to support Kentucky students! Not a @joinkla.bsky.social member? Today is a great day to join! kasl.us/about/joinin... #KyLChat

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KY Association of School Librarians @kasl.us · 01/04/2024

April is National #SchoolLibraryMonth, and effective school libraries are led by #SchoolLibrarians. Celebrate your impact on Kentucky students and tag @kasl-librarians.bsky.social to help share your story! #KyLChat Access the templates here: sites.google.com/view/kasl-li...

School librarians make a difference. April is school library month! School librarians help students inquire, engage, explore, include, curate, and collaborate. Kentucky Association of School Librarians. Lots of illustrated images of readers, books, and computers.

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KY Association of School Librarians @kasl.us · 26/03/2024

This is the LAST WEEK to submit Summer Refresher session proposals. We need you to share your awesome ideas and expertise! Please use this form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #KyLChat

Session Proposals Needed - KASL Summer Refresher July 8 & 9 2024

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KY Association of School Librarians @kasl.us · 22/03/2024

Nominate someone today! www.kasl.us/about/awards #KyLChat

An image of the March choice board for the Kentucky Association of School Librarians (KASL) awards. The graphic is divided into four main sections, each highlighting a different award with a colored background.

The top in an orange banner features the "Award of Merit," with a dual purpose: to honor individual leadership in advocating for school library media services and to recognize the role of influential individuals in developing successful school library media programs. The eligibility criteria list various educational roles.

On the bottom left in a blue banner, the "Service Award for Library Clerks" recognizes library clerks' contributions to school library media services, offering a certificate at the KASL Awards Banquet. To the right of that, with a green banner, the "Outstanding School Library Website Award" aims to recognize an exceptional school library media website, also providing a certificate at the banquet. Lastly, with a purple banner, the "Student Technology Award" s

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KY Association of School Librarians @kasl.us · 23/02/2024

UPDATE - SB232 - Thank you for supporting school libraries and librarians. #KyLibraries #KyReads

Update - Senate Bill 232 - Senator Westerfield has committed to removing the section concerning school librarians from SB232, with a committee substitute, should the bill advance. We appreciate Senator Westerfield for his willingness to listen and for his open and clear communication.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone for their unwavering support and for actively communicating with your legislators. We've achieved a significant milestone – Senator Westerfield has committed to removing the section concerning school libraries from SB232, with a committee substitute, should the bill advance. Rest assured, the Kentucky Association for School Librarians (KASL) will meticulously monitor this and all related legislation.

Your efforts in sharing information and engaging in meaningful dialogue have been crucial. We stand united in our belief that every K-12 student is entitled to a high-quality school library, facilitated by a certified teacher librarian. Together, we make a formidable team in championing the cause of educational excellence. Thank you once again for your dedication and action.

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KY Association of School Librarians @kasl.us · 22/02/2024

Urgent... please read. Show your support for Kentucky school libraries and librarians.

Oppose Senate Bill 232 This legislation will remove the requirement that every school have a trained and certified school librarian. If passed, this will begin a steep decline in the quality of school libraries our students and teachers have access to. Currently, Kentucky is a national leader in providing outstanding school library services. Losing librarians will mean a loss for student reading and literacy, a loss of equitable access to information, and a loss of access to effective digital citizenship instruction. Contact your legislators now and ask that you oppose this bill and support the existing requirement of school librarians and libraries in every Kentucky public school. KY legislative message line: 18003727181

Kentucky is currently a national leader in ensuring that our K-12 public school students have access to school libraries and the specifically-trained certified staff who manage them - school librarians. Two Kentucky laws ensure that our students will be taught in our schools by certified professionals who manage high-quality programs (KRS.158.791 and KRS 158.102).

However, SB 232 seeks to remove the requirement that Kentucky school libraries must be staffed by certified teacher librarians. While other educators might share their love of reading and creative uses of technology with students, effective libraries go beyond books to build life-long learners who can navigate the digital world with confidence.

A school library not curated and cultivated by a certified school librarian is merely a “book room”. Help us provide Kentucky students with the vibrant educational experience they deserve by OPPOSING the removal of this state requirement.

Call your state legislators today to let th

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KY Association of School Librarians @kasl.us · 10/02/2024

Happy School Counselor & FRYSC Coordinator appreciation week! Together, we support every student's journey, making a difference daily. Your dedication is invaluable. Thank you for your work! Here's to more collaboration!

lots of painted hearts and the text: thank you

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KY Association of School Librarians @kasl.us · 09/02/2024

Hey! Use this @AdobeExpress challenge template to describe details about your favorite book, share, and tag us & #KyLibraries Template here: new.express.adobe.com/published/ur...

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KY Association of School Librarians @kasl.us · 26/01/2024

Contact your legislators today. Find your KY Legislator contact information here: legislature.ky.gov/Legislators/... #KYGA24 Other bills KASL is watching: www.kasl.us/advocacy/leg...

Oppose House Bill 191 - Parental Rights: By stating the board's requirement to remove materials if it denies a parent or guardian the opportunity to recite passages, the legislation seems to give significant weight to the subjective complaints of individual parents without due process or wider community input. KY legislative message line: 1-800-372-7181
Kentucky Association of School Librarians

Oppose Senate Bill 93 - This legislation could easily be interpreted in a way that limits a school's ability to provide diverse materials on sensitive or debated topics if they are considered controversial or beyond what a particular group subjectively deems appropriate.
KY legislative message line: 1-800-372-7181
Kentucky Association of School Librarians

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KY Association of School Librarians @kasl.us · 19/01/2024

Nomination forms for the 2024 KASL Awards are now open. Visit www.kasl.us/about/awards to submit a nomination today. To kick off nomination season, choose from our January Choice Board to nominate someone or yourself. Please share to spread the word. Deadline to apply for a KASL Award is Apr. 15

An image of an awards choice board for January from the Kentucky Association of School Librarians (KASL). The board is divided into five sections with colorful headers, each representing a different award or awards.

On the top left with a blue header, the "Donna Hornsby Joint Technology Project Award" is described with a purpose to enhance technology use in library media centers, with a $400 award for joint use by librarian and teacher applicants. Adjacent to this with a green header is the "Eleanor W. Simmons Memorial Grant, aiming to encourage participation in library science, offering up to two $500 grants.

On the bottom left with an orange header, the "Jesse Stuart Media Award" seeks to recognize media development related to Kentucky. To the right of that with a purple header, a "Service Award for School Administrators" intends to honor administrators contributing to library media services. Finally, on the bottom right, a "Free Choice" section in a blue header lists other award

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KY Association of School Librarians @kasl.us · 08/12/2023

Do you support school libraries in Kentucky? Join us today as a friend! www.klaonline.org

This holiday season, give the gift of intellectual freedom! Not a librarian? but you support the freedom to read, access to information, intellectual freedom, and school libraries in general? Join KLA and KASL as friend for $30. Be sure to choose KASL as your section.

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KY Association of School Librarians @kasl.us · 05/12/2023

What is the school librarian doing? Kelsye Baudoin www.pinterest.com/pin/31497056...

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KY Association of School Librarians @kasl.us · 27/11/2023

Members only! KBA Author Event! (Check the KASL Mighty Network for details) kasl-librarians.mn.co/events/kasl-...

screenshot of KASL Mighty Network KBA author event

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