Join State Library Services on September 26th at 10:30am to learn about a new resource: the Minnesota Storytime Training Toolkit! This toolkit was created by an Early Literacy Task Force of members around the state. Register here by Sept. 25th: www.surveymonkey.com/r/QV6PFJB

Save the date! The 25th Annual Twin Cities Book Festival will be held on Saturday, November 8th at Union Depot in St. Paul. Learn more here: twincitiesbookfestival.com

Calling all MLA Members! Help shape MLA's future by voting for the 2026 Board of Directors. To vote: 1. Review the 2026 candidate profiles 2. Log into your MLA profile 3. Access the ballot: www.mnlibraryassociation.org/surveys/?id=... and vote by September 26, 2025

MLA's Silent Auction needs your donations! Popular donations include books, event tickets, gift cards, services, baskets or bags of goodies built around a fun theme, handmade items, fine art, jewelry, novelty items. Find the donation form & all the details here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

🤩 Love your librarian? Of course you do! Nominations are now open for the 2026 I Love My Librarian Award. 💌 Your librarian could win $5,000 and become part of librarian history! Get your submission in by December 15 👉 https://bit.ly/3yiyT9C

United for Libraries presents a virtual retreat for library Boards/Trustees and those who work with them on Sept. 27th, 11 am-2 pm. It will focus on library policies & intellectual freedom, and what boards need to know about AI and policies. Register here: airtable.com/apphf4sCdaVr...

House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittees have now recommended continuing library funding in next year's federal budget. But it's no time for complacency: www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/... Tell Congress to #FundLibraries in your community and around the country: ala.org/fundlibraries

October 31st is the deadline to apply for a Metronet Learning & Development grant! This grant is for professional development, continuing education, conferences, & other events from December 2025 through January 2026. More information here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

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

September is #LibraryCardSignUpMonth! Tell us how YOU library in a short voice memo for a chance to win prizes and be featured on the How I Library podcast. One card. Endless possibilities. Details at: ilovelibraries.org/tell-us-how-... 📚💙

🏨 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

💼New: a free webinar on 9/17 about PLA & ALA's grant opportunities for public libraries! Hear from past grantees about how they leveraged an ALA award to increase or improve service to their communities, grow partnerships, attract new funding, & sustain key work.💡 Sign up 👉 https://bit.ly/4mxyXKx

🏨 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

Join Metronet's next Library Leadership Forum discussion on Sept. 24th at 3 pm: Building Your Resilient Network. Join us for a discussion on Your Own Personal Board of Directors with experts who presented on the topic at Core Forum 2024. Learn more and register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

NEW: Is your library #ReaderVoterReady? As election season draws near, you can use ALA's new collaborative guide with @lwvus.bsky.social to partner with other organizations in your community! Learn more and level up your civic partnerships: www.ala.org/sites/defaul...

Auction Time! Donate something cool to the Silent Auction at the MLA Conference. Money raised will allow the Minnesota Library Foundation to fund the MN Institute for Leadership Excellence (MILE), the MN Author Project Annual Contest, scholarships and special grants: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

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...

Email your legislators to support libraries: speakupforlibraries.us

Metronet is planning a Jobline webinar series for librarians and library staff, which will address a variety of issues relating to finding employment in Minnesota libraries. Please complete this survey to aid in the planning; the survey closes Aug. 28th at 5pm: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Join State Library Services on September 26th at 10:30am to learn about a new resource: the Minnesota Storytime Training Toolkit! This toolkit was created by an Early Literacy Task Force of members around the state. Register by Sept. 25th: www.surveymonkey.com/r/QV6PFJB

The Senate has now shown support for maintaining federal library funding in next year's budget! Now it's time to tell the House to #FundLibraries. Tell your House Rep to Show Up #ForOurLibraries! Take action 👉 bit.ly/House4Libraries

The deadline to submit proposals for the 2025 Minitex Technical Services Symposium is coming up on August 29th! The 2025 theme is Navigating Uncharted Waters in Technical Services. Presentations may be about complete projects, works in progress, or emerging ideas. minitex.umn.edu/events/confe...

Tell the House of Representatives to fund libraries! The Senate has already taken a key step towards supporting libraries in this way, and we need the House to follow suit. Learn more here: app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-pag... #fundlibraries

Get to know MLA's LGBTQIA+ Sub-Unit! Please join us for a social night of fun on August 29th, 6 pm at Urban Growler in St. Paul. People partners and furry friends (dogs) welcome. Please reach out to hosts Alyssa Hadley or Cat Stricklan with questions. www.mnlibraryassociation.org/events/Event...

When libraries lose access to federal funds, the entire community loses, including local schools. Public educators rely on libraries & museums for supplemental support and experiential education: www.edweek.org/policy-polit... Tell Congress to #FundLibraries: ala.org/fundlibraries #ForOurLibraries

Open call for poetry! The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library is conducting an open call for new/original (unpublished) poetry from poets 18+ to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. See the themes and apply by Oct. 31, 2025: www.thefriends.org/mncenter

Call for judges for the 38th annual Minnesota Book Awards! Judges receive a stipend of $750 for preliminary rounds, and a $500 stipend for judging the final round. Read about the judge expectations, book categories, and apply here: thefriends.org/mnba

Check out the Minnesota Libraries Learning Network (MLLN) professional development opportunities for August-November 2025! MLLN is the Minnesota library community's source for professional development information. See the list of opportunities here: minitex.umn.edu/news/profess...

The Minnesota Department of Education announces Families READ, a new toolkit designed by educators to help families support their children’s reading skills at home! Use the toolkit to find age-specific information and simple activities in reading skills: education.mn.gov/MDE/fam/lit/

Join MLA's Children and Young People's section for a sharing session: Summer Reading Celebration! The session will be on Friday, August 29th, at 10:30am. Learn more and register here by August 20th: www.surveymonkey.com/r/RYHZPQB

Save the date and call for proposals for 2025 Minitex Technical Services Symposium! The Symposium will be held Nov. 3rd at the MN History Center in Saint Paul. Please consider submitting a proposal by the August 29th deadline: minitex.umn.edu/news/profess...

🚨 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

From @fastcompany.com: Business leaders should strive to build environments where people feel inspired, curious, and connected. The public library can show you how. www.fastcompany.com/91379648/why...

🦉📅 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...

Join the Great North Star Read Together! On Sept. 20th, 11am - 1pm we’re inviting residents of Minnesota to gather at specific libraries to show support for all libraries. We are looking for libraries across the state to act as hosts for this event. Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

In countless communities, school librarians are ready for the new school year but concerned about the impacts of federal cuts. Read more, including from @aaslala.bsky.social Pres. Amanda Kordeliski: www.schoollibraryjournal.com/story/School... Tell Congres to #FundLibraries: ala.org/fundlibraries

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

Library Media Specialists in Metronet member libraries can apply for up to $1,500 to attend the @aaslala.bsky.social national conference! LMS who have been in the profession fewer than 5 years can apply for a $2,000 Steltzner Scholarhsip. Learn more here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

From closed-door school board votes to statewide directives, censorship efforts are growing bolder. But so is the pushback. This month’s roundup tracks the latest book challenges and the people fighting to stop them. ilovelibraries.org/article/u-s-... 📚💙 #FreePeopleReadFreely

Book banning isn’t new, but the scale, coordination, and targets of today’s censorship efforts are. @wgbh.org‬'s Unbound Pages podcast is telling the stories behind the headlines and why it matters now more than ever. www.wgbh.org/foundation/h...

ICYMI #Libraries Pay More for #E-Books. Some States Want to Change That. www.infodocket.com/2025/07/16/n... #books #ebooks #legislation

Join Minitex for a free webinar: 'From Policy to Practice: ADA Title II & Libraries' on July 24, 1–2 pm. This session provides an overview of the update to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, & strategies for evaluating & improving digital accessibility. minitex.umn.edu/events/webin...

A new report from EveryLibrary offers a state-by-state breakdown of 2025 library legislation. Track key bills, analyze trends, and prepare for what’s next. bit.ly/44PArZ3

Call for proposals! The Minnesota Libraries Learning Network (MLLN) invites library professionals, educators, & content creators to submit proposals for original, engaging, & practical training content designed to support the Minnesota library workforce. Learn more: minitex.umn.edu/news/profess...

“Literacy comes in all forms. If you’re learning a life skill and you want to become literate in a profession or a hobby, you have to access the tool to learn the trade.” — Cindy Hohl, ALA Immediate Past President www.nytimes.com/2025/07/09/r...

@libraryjournal.bsky.social and @slj.com offer a wide range of Professional Development courses, both as interactive live sessions and on-demand playback! Check out the list of upcoming courses here: course.libraryjournal.com/catalog?page...

🗓️ 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

Congrats @stpaulpublibrary.bsky.social staff—great piece!

Calling all library professionals! Help promote equity and inclusion in public libraries by participating in a doctoral research survey. Share your insights before July 18th. Your voice matters! Survey Link: lnkd.in/gtgjEV5Q Open to library administrators, managers, selectors, and assistants.

More than a story: Minnesota researcher explores the power of fairy tales on children www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...