Check out the Minnesota Libraries Learning Network (MLLN) professional development opportunities for April-June 2026! MLLN is the Minnesota library community's source for professional development information. See the list of opportunities here: minitex.umn.edu/news/profess...

Introducing the North Star Cataloging Network! Are you a MN cataloger, technical services professional, or someone who finds themselves occasionally working with MARC records at your library? Consider joining the group's first Zoom meeting on May 5, 11 am-12:30 pm: minitex.umn.edu/news/profess...

It's not too late to make your voice heard for library funding! We need EVERY library advocate to tell their Senators how critical libraries are for your communities. Take action and call your Senators TODAY. Urge them to #FundLibraries: ala.org/showup

📚 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

Congratulations to Minnesota librarians Megan Kocher and Amy Riegelman for winning @ala-acrl.bsky.social's University Libraries Section (ULS) Outstanding Professional Development Award! www.ala.org/news/2026/04...

Congratulations to Minnesota librarian Jenny McBurney for winning @ala-acrl.bsky.social's Politics, Policy and International Relations Section (PPIRS) Marta Lange Award! www.ala.org/news/2026/04...

Metronet's next Library Leadership Forum discussion is on April 16th at 3 pm: Enhancing or Advancing Your Leadership. Join your library colleagues across MN to connect and engage in discussions of library work, values, librarianship, and leadership. Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Are you pursuing certification to become a licensed Library Media Specialist (LMS) AND currently employed in a school district as an LMS? You can apply for tuition support for the summer 2026 term! Applications must be submitted by April 16, 2026: www.mnmcmt.org/tuition-supp...

Join fellow library professionals from across the metro for The MetroNetwork, an evening of connection, conversation, & community! This event on May 12, 5:30-7:30 pm is for library staff & students who want to expand their professional network. More info & RSVP here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Library advocates are making their voices heard in the Senate: have you contacted your Senators yet? Urge your Senators to #FundLibraries in next year's federal budget and support communities nationwide! Make your voice heard and show up #ForOurLibraries. Take action: ala.org/showup

Are you attending the 2026 @ala-pla.bsky.social conference in Minneapolis this week? Local voices are helping PLA 2026 attendees get to know Minneapolis! In this Local Spotlight, see why Once Upon a Crime Bookstore is a spot worth visiting during your conference stay: youtu.be/yGxBUfpYFjI?...

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...

The Minnesota Digital Library will hold the first of three 2026 regional meetings for contributors & similar organizations on Monday, April 6th in St. Cloud! Learn about digital storytelling, transcription efforts, & digital preservation. Register by April 1st: minitex.umn.edu/events/confe...

In communities across the country, federal funding has been critical in supporting library services and programs. Library workers nationwide recognize the importance of federal funding: ny1.com/nyc/all-boro... We're almost out of time: tell your House Rep to #FundLibraries TODAY: ala.org/showup

Americans with Disabilities Act Title II, Libraries, and eLibraryMN webinar offered on Tuesday, March 31st! Join Minitex staff for a quick overview of the upcoming federal accessibility regulations regarding libraries. Register here: minitex.umn.edu/events/webin...

One week until the #gail2026 CFP closes!

Metronet's next Library Leadership Forum discussion is on March 25th at 3 pm: The World of Knowledge Management. Join your library colleagues across MN to connect and engage in discussions of library work, values, librarianship, and leadership. Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Local voices are helping PLA 2026 attendees get to know Minneapolis! If you'll be in Minneapolis for the @ala-pla.bsky.social 2026 conference, check out a local librarian’s pick for attendees to visit: DreamHaven Books! youtu.be/utQW9E8JVk0?...

Urgent call to action! Support SF 3685/HF 3698 – Fair eBook Lending for Minnesota Libraries. The library eBook bill must move by March 27th. Tell legislators to protect fair digital access. Every message matters! Take action using the form today: app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-pag...

Since 1876, the American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social has championed access to information, defended free speech, & upheld the power of libraries. In 2026, ALA marks 150 years of standing up for libraries! Join ALA to reflect, connect, and act: ala150.org

You still have time to call your House Rep to #FundLibraries! We need every library advocate to make their voice heard and show up #ForOurLibraries this year. Without your advocacy, there is no guarantee that Congress will robustly fund libraries next year. Take action: ala.org/showup

The next session in the Metronet Jobline Webinar Series is 'Mini Job Club - Actionable Advice to Improve Your Job Search' on April 23rd at 1:00 pm. HR professional Kelsie Bohm will provide feedback on resumes, LinkedIn profiles, or give job search advice. Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Last chance to submit a session proposal for the 2026 Lake Superior Libraries Symposium! Everything is (Not) Fine! addresses the challenges facing libraries & information professionals, and seeks to offer support & solutions. Proposal deadline is March 20th: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Are you coming to Minneapolis for the 2026 @ala-pla.bsky.social conference? Local voices are helping PLA 2026 attendees get to know Minneapolis. In this Local Spotlight, see why the Tropes & Trifles bookstore is a spot worth visiting during your conference stay: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vvt9...

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!

Work with teens? Attend the Teen Summit 2026 from @prairielands.bsky.social! Join library staff & others who work with teens in April for sessions to boost teens’ social skills support, connect youth with meaningful resources, & strengthen teen programming: readingmn.wixsite.com/teensummit2026

Are you ready for new website accessibility requirements for public entities that start to take effect in April? Learn small steps that can make big accessibility improvements. https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/03/02/getting-started-with-web-accessibility/

Meet the finalists of the 2026 Minnesota Book Awards! This free event is on Saturday, March 21st, 10:15am-3:00pm at George Latimer Central Library. Finalist authors from each of the 9 awards categories will participate in readings, panel discussions, & more! Register: thefriends.org/event/meet-t...

St. Catherine University’s MLIS Program @stkatemlis.bsky.social is seeking feedback from employers & supervisors to help evaluate how well graduates are prepared for professional practice & workforce needs. Complete a brief employer survey by March 15th here: redcapweb.stkate.edu/surveys/?s=7...

Call for Teen Lit Con Ambassadors & Book Squad Members! Join us on Saturday, April 25th at Two Rivers HS. Calling all media specialists, teachers, & librarians to volunteer at the event. There are multiple shifts available! Find more information here: teenlitcon.org/for-educator...

Have you taken action yet to #FundLibraries? We don't have much time left to gather signatures in the House of Reps. in support of federal library funding in FY 2027! Take action and show up #ForOurLibraries by emailing your House Rep today: https://www.ala.org/advocacy/show-up-for-our-libraries

Help us protect school libraries! Information & Technology Educators of Minnesota has teamed up with Education Minnesota for a School Library Day of Action on March 24th from 9am-3pm. Attend to share the importance of school librarians in Minnesota - register here: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

Call for mentors! The @ala-acrl.bsky.social Community & Junior College Libraries Section (CJCLS) is accepting applications for the 2026-2027 Mentoring Program. Applications will be accepted from February 16 to March 16, 2026. Learn more and apply here: acrl.libguides.com/CJCLS_Mentor...

Have you taken action yet to #FundLibraries? Use the link below to tell your House Rep to support federal library funding in the upcoming Fiscal Year 27 budget! We need every advocate to show up #ForOurLibraries.

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.

NEW: Congress has begun preparation for next year's federal budget, and they need to hear from library advocates like you. The best way to show up #ForOurLibraries during the budget process? Take action. Tell your Representative to #FundLibraries in FY 2027: ala.org/showup

Call for MLA Conference Committee Silent Auction volunteers! Join the Conference Planning Committee as a co-chair of the Silent Auction Subcommittee, which coordinates all aspects of the Silent Auction for MLA's Annual Conference. If interested, please email [email protected]

Submit an ARLD Day session proposal by Sunday, March 8th! ARLD (Academic and Research Libraries Division) Day will be held Friday, April 24th, 2026 in person at the U of M Landscape Arboretum. Submit your session proposal here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

BCALA, SLJ Announce 2026 Winners of the Children & Youth Literary Awards www.slj.com/story/BCALA-...

Join @penamerica.bsky.social for an authors delegation in Minneapolis on Fri. & Sat. Feb. 27-28 that will center the essential role of writers in times of upheaval. Speakers will include Padma Lakshmi, Kao Kalia Yang, Victoria Blanco, Dinaw Mengestu, and Burhan Sönmez. pen.org/press-releas...

Apply for an ALA scholarship! @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social provides scholarships for study in an ALA-accredited MLIS program, or for a master's degree with a specialty in school librarianship that meets the ALA curriculum guidelines. Learn more & apply by March 1st: www.ala.org/educationcar...

National Library Legislative Day is officially here! Library advocates are on the Hill in Washington to make their voices heard and urge support for our country’s libraries in Congress. Thank you to EVERY ALA member and advocate who’s here to show up #ForOurLibraries! #NLLD26 #FundLibraries

Join the East Side Freedom Library & @penamerica.bsky.social on Friday, February 27th for ‘Voices Without Borders,’ featuring authors Dinaw Mengestu, Burhan Sönmez, & Kao Kalia Yang in a conversation about the role of writers & the power of solidarity: eastsidefreedomlibrary.org/event/panel-...

Are you a media specialist working toward a library media specialist license? You can now apply for tuition support through the Minnesota Multicounty Multitype Library Systems' (MCMT) Tuition Support Program! Review of applications begins March 1st, 2026: www.mnmcmt.org/tuition-supp...

In the midst of the Civil Rights era in America, librarians were battling for and against segregated libraries in the South, and over integration within their own ranks. Integration of the library profession was a long process that started in the early 1900s. Read more: https://bit.ly/3ZJpar4

📚 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

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

The Minnesota Humanities Center has opened applications for the second distribution of the Native American Lives Series, with 1,500 complimentary book sets available to Minnesota educators and librarians! Complete the application by March 13, 2026: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

ICYMI: The Youth Media Awards recognize the best in children's and young adult literature. See all of this year's winners. https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/2026-youth-media-award-winners/

Metronet's next Library Leadership Forum discussion is on February 19th at 3 pm: Developing Your Leadership Mindset. Join your library colleagues across MN to connect and engage in discussions of library work, values, librarianship, and leadership. Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...