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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · 10h

There's still time to register for the 2026 Minnesota Library Association Annual Conference, taking place virtually October 8-9! Experience engaging sessions, meaningful discussions, & opportunities to connect with library colleagues from across MN! www.mnlibraryassociation.org/page/2026Con...

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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Volunteer spots are still available for the 2026 MLA Virtual Conference! For the virtual conference we’ll need room hosts, so sign up for your favorite sessions for early access. To sign up for one or more volunteer shifts, please visit: www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4BAB...

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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Banned Books Week will take place next week, October 4–10, 2026! The theme of this year’s event is Let Books Be — Protect the Freedom to Read. Learn more and find ideas on how to participate here: bannedbooksweek.org @bannedbooksweek.bsky.social

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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Early registration for the MLA Annual Conference ends this Wednesday, September 30th, so hop on it! This year's conference is a virtual gathering dedicated to our theme: “Supporting Each Other, Sustaining the Work.” Learn more and register here: www.mnlibraryassociation.org/page/2026Con...

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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Auction Time! Donate something cool to the Silent Auction at the MLA Conference. The 2026 auction is ONLINE ONLY, which means things will be a little bit different than in years past. All donation submission forms must be received no later than Monday, September 21st: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

The Minnesota Library Foundation Silent Auction is returning as part of the 2026 MLA Annual Conference! The conference and auction will be virtual this year. All donation submissions *must* be received no later than Monday, September 21. Learn more here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Registration is open for the 2026 MLA Annual Conference! This will be a virtual gathering on October 8-9 centered on the theme "Supporting Each Other, Sustaining the Work." Join for two days of learning, collaboration, and inspiration! Register here: www.mnlibraryassociation.org/page/2026Con...

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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Check out MELSA's Club Book Fall 2026 Season lineup! Recordings of this season’s virtual discussions will be available after the fact on Facebook Live & YouTube channel. In-person programs will be audio recorded for Club Book's popular podcast feed. Learn more: www.clubbook.org/authors/

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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

You're invited to an inspiring day of professional development that celebrates reading! SELCO/SELS Camp Read-a-Lot is on August 13th, 9am-3:30pm, in-person at SELCO. This event is specially designed for library staff & K-12 school library media specialists. directorsportal.selco.info/youth-servic...

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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Thank you to all who attended the Big Issues Summit: An Unconference for Library Advocates! This event brought together library leaders, workers, & advocates from across Minnesota to discuss the biggest issues facing our libraries and communities.

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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

The Minnesota Libraries Read Together, previously known as the Great North Star Read Together, will take place September 18-20, 2026, celebrating libraries across the state! Sign your library up today & join the festivities! minitex.umn.edu/news/2026-06...

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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

ITEM Summer Recharge 2026 is a free professional development event for ITEM (Information & Technology Educators of MN) members! Date & time: July 16th, 10 am-3 pm, held virtually with optional in-person meet-up locations. Register by Friday, June 12th: www.mnlibraryassociation.org/events/Event...

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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

This Friday, May 29th is the deadline to submit your MLA Annual Conference proposal! MLA is a virtual conference this year on October 8-9. Staff from all levels, library types, & sizes are encouraged to submit proposals! site.pheedloop.com/portal/event...

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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Submit your MLA Annual Conference proposal by May 29th! MLA is a virtual conference this year on October 8-9. Conference theme: "Supporting Each Other, Sustaining the Work." Staff from all levels, library types, & sizes are encouraged to submit proposals! site.pheedloop.com/portal/event...

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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

📢 Submit a session proposal for the MLA 2026 Annual Conference (virtual, Oct. 8 & 9)! Theme: "Supporting Each Other, Sustaining the Work." Deadline: Fri., May 29. All library types & levels welcome! 🔗 site.pheedloop.com/portal/event...

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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

April is School Library Month! This month is the American Association of School Librarians' @aaslala.bsky.social celebration of school librarians and school libraries. Learn more here: www.ala.org/aasl/advocac...

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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

📚 MLA 2026 Call for Proposals is OPEN! Share your ideas, best practices & stories with Minnesota's library community. Virtual conference Oct. 8 & 9. Deadline: May 29! 🔗 site.pheedloop.com/portal/event/EVERVTDEHVXZI/submission/CALTAC282PH5Q5W/application#start

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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

The Minnesota Library Association LGBTQIA+ Roundtable invites all queer librarians and allies to a meetup at the Quatrefoil Library! RSVP’s are requested, but not required to attend. www.mnlibraryassociation.org/events/Event...

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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Thank you to all the library advocates who participated in Library Legislative Day last week! Here is a photo of attendees with Senator Kunesh following the Senate Education Finance Committee hearing.

Library advocates at the 2026 Library Legislative Day

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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

📚 Save the Date! The 2026 MLA Annual Conference is going virtual October 8-9, 2026! Theme: "Supporting Each Other, Sustaining the Work." Keynote: Kaetrena Kendrick. More details coming soon! #MLA2026 #Libraries

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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Have you registered for Minnesota Library Legislative Day yet? If not, . . . www.mnlibraryassociation.org/events/Event...

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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Call for proposals! The 3rd annual Generative AI in Libraries (GAIL) virtual conference is aimed specifically at librarians & seeks to explore the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in libraries. Deadline to submit is March 30, 2026: www.mnlibraryassociation.org/news/719934/...

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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Happy Holidays from MLA! Our offices will be closed for the holidays December 24–26 and January 1. We wish you all the best this holiday season, and look forward to a wonderful year ahead in 2026!

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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

U.S. #MediaLiteracyWeek is October 27-31! Media Literacy Week is hosted by the National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE). The mission is to highlight the power of media literacy education and its essential role in education all across the country. Learn more here: mlw.namle.org

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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Thank you to everyone who made MLA 2025 Conference unforgettable! Your passion for libraries inspires us. Special thanks to our attendees, sponsors, exhibitors, and speakers. The future of Minnesota libraries is bright because of you! #MLA2025 #ThankYou

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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

🚨 Last chance to register for MLA Conference 2025 at pre-registration rates! Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and shape the future of libraries in Minnesota. Act now before fees increase on October 1st! 🔥 Register: www.mnlibraryassociation.org/page/2025Con... #MLAConference2025

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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

🚨 MLA Conference 2025 registration prices rise on Oct 1! 🚨 Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect, learn, and shape the future of libraries in MN. Register now at www.mnlibraryassociation.org/page/2025Con... before prices increase! #MLA2025 #LibrariesUnite

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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Help support the MN Library Foundation Silent Auction! 📚🎉 We're collecting donations to raise money for library leadership development and the MN Author Project awards. Learn more: bit.ly/4m1dF6R. Ready to donate? Fill out a form here: bit.ly/mla2025donation. Thank you! 😊 #MNLibraryFoundation

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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

🏨 Final Reminder: MLA Conference 2025 hotel deadline is Sept. 8! Don't miss your last chance to book your room and be a part of this incredible event. Register now before it's too late! 🔥 www.mnlibraryassociation.org/page/2025Con... #MLAConference2025 #LibrariesUnite #StCloud

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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

🏨 MLA Conference 2025 hotel rooms are going fast! Book your room before Sept. 8 and register now to secure your spot. Don't miss out on this incredible event! 🔥 www.mnlibraryassociation.org/page/2025Con... #MLAConference2025 #LibrariesUnite #StCloud Character count: 280

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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Call for proposals! The Minitex Network for Open & Affordable Practices (MNOP) invites proposals for the 2025 MNOP OER Pathfinder Program, a new microgrant opportunity for K12 or post-secondary educators. Applications are due September 23rd; learn more and apply here: mnop.org/network/2025...

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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

🚨 Early Bird Extended: Aug 15! 🐦 Join us at the MLA 2025 Annual Conference in St. Cloud, Oct 9-10. Engage, connect, and shape the future of Minnesota libraries! 🌟 Register now and save: www.mnlibraryassociation.org/page/2025Con... #MLAConference2025 #LibrariesUnite #EarlyBirdExtended

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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

🦉📅 MN Library Assoc. 2025 Conference Early Bird Registration ends Friday, 8/8! Join us in St. Cloud 10/9-10/10 for engaging sessions, networking, & more. Register now & save: www.mnlibraryassociation.org/page/2025Con...

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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

The program schedule for the Minnesota Library Association's 2025 Annual Conference is now available! Join us in St. Cloud from October 9-10, 2025, for an incredible lineup of engaging sessions, networking opportunities, and professional growth. 2025mlaconference.sched.com/list/simple

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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

🗓️ MLA 2025 Annual Conference: Oct 9-10, St. Cloud! 🙌 Engage, network, and shape the future of MN libraries. 📚 Early Bird Deadline: Aug 8 Hotel Block Cutoff: Sept 8 Register now: www.mnlibraryassociation.org/page/2025Con... #MLAConference2025 #LibrariesUnite

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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Join us for MLA 2025: "Cultivating Connections" in St. Cloud, Oct 9-10! Early bird registration is open through Aug 8. Connect, learn, and grow with library professionals across Minnesota. Register: www.mnlibraryassociation.org/page/2025Con...

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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Book Riot editor Kelly Jensen, leading voice against censorship & 2024 Library Journal Mover & Shaker, is our MLA 2025 keynote! Oct 9-10, St. Cloud. Register: mnlibraryassociation.org/page/2025Conference

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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

🎉 **Registration is NOW OPEN!** Join us for the MLA Annual Conference, October 9-10, 2025! Connect, learn, and celebrate with Minnesota's library community. Don't miss this opportunity to shape our future together. Register here: www.mnlibraryassociation.org/events/regis...

A tall brown tree with multi-colored leaves, on top of a green book, and the message "Cultivating Connections Stronger Together" below it. Below that is Minnesota Library Association, Annual Conference, October 9-10,2025, St. Cloud Convention Center

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