Since retired last June, i read more BUT I also accumulate more i want/shld read...my tbr pile is less inspiring as its feeling unattainable...silly problem i know

À7 ##tlskychat deck, comfy loveseat, cold diet Pepsi, face the lake, read a large print book that makes me think differently abt something

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Tune in on June 17th for a chat about all things End of the Year Report. Advocacy at its best! #TLSkyChat Hope to see you all here!!

See you all on May 20th for 📚🎨 Panels & Pages: Manga-nificent Reads Join us for #TLSkyChat as we explore the power of manga, comics, and graphic novels in the library! How are you building your collection, supporting readers, and promoting visual storytelling Share favorites, tips, and successes!

We are all in this together. Continue to rally to keep yourself afloat! #TLSkyChat great to connect.

A5: Canva for Education is the gold standard canva.com/education and totally free for schools! and Adobe Express for Education which is also FREE adobe.com/education/ex.... These resources allow me to create signage and other engaging items for the library! #TLSkyChat

Just be BLUNT. Post on your socials or friends chat- we need $500 to host a tech event in our library-got any ideas ? #TLSkyChat A8.

#TLSkyChat A8 TRY EVERYTHING! Shakira says it best! www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6rP...

A8 #TLSkyChat ask RETIRED educators/librarians ...they have been there. Give me a shopping list or ask me for a sponsorship.

A8 #TLSkyChat get a partner who is NOT in the library (parent, community leader, student group) and work on a request/proposal TOGETHER; sometimes feeding off each other helps!

A8: Think outside the box! 🐢 Apply to Pets in the Classroom petsintheclassroom.org for a library mascot or the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation ezra-jack-keats.org for $500 literacy projects. For big dreams, Voya Unsung Heroes voya.com awards up to $25k! #TLSkyChat

A8 #TLSkyChat I am better (learned later in the game) at asking "non traditional" partners for their help/donation. I've gone with the Sponsor a Kid concept--if you give $10 and 100 other people do, too, we can have...

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I think it's a THING again! www.bookitprogram.com. #TLSkyChat #summerreading A6

Free educational options for schools! #TLSkyChat thanks @simplyrain.bsky.social

Yes, some mgmt required to ensure appropriate options, but not hard to do.

#TLSkyChat at year end, I put out an "all call" with my friends and families and staff for new/nearly new books for 2nd chance bookfair and invited kids to fill a bag for home! A6

Q6: What free reading promotions do you love (local or national)? How do you share them with students & families? Reply with A6 👇 #tlskychat

A6 #TLSkyChat so many summer reading opps in conjunction with public libraries. I've seen so many amazing partnerships to bridge the gap! #publiclibraries

#TLSkyChat A6 Too often I hear about grants for markers and paper and post its ; I think impt to save these "gifts" for more impactful options

Your list will need to align with your program goals--what do you want done by spring; for the fall, for a certain event; include a TIMELINE with your list. #TLSkyChat A4

You may wanna revisit your policy. Ours covers what we do with donations that do not meet our collection development policies/needs. It helps when people ger BIG MAD that we won't take their 20 year old encyclopedias. #TLSkyChat

A4 #TLSkyChat I don't have any specific links, but I do know our vendor partners are simply the best and connecting with them about your needs & Ideas can bridge the gap

A3 #TLSkyChat I always cleared with my principal BEfore I applied; sometimes she even shared of "in house" funds that could support such efforts. #yaneverknow

#TLSkyChat sounds like @simplyrain.bsky.social is a great resource for ways to curate LISTS to be ready! Being organized makes it less intimidating!

#TLSkyChat A3 be sure to align your ASK with the guidelines of the givers ; sometimes no consumables or items that can be obtained through existing budgets. #readthefineprint

#TLSkyChat A2. I just was on a jury for an award; the applicants whose words were clear,concise, and didn't sound robotic were the ones that jumped to the top of my piles. Grant providers deserve your energy, too!

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#TLSkyChat A2 so often grants from national organizations have NO applicants and no awards are given; don't assume you have ToNS of competition. GO FOR IT! www.ala.org/aasl/awards

SOOO important to have your ASK ready. #TLSkyChat A2 if someone stops you on the street and says WHY do you need $1000 for your maker lab? You gotta be game on!

#TLSkyChat A2 I find A1 helps me make my ideas more condensed and clear to a "non library" recipient. Another tool to make the process effecive.

#TLSkyChat A1 the bottom line is everyone needs funds--how do you separate yourself from the pack? #showmethemoney

#TLSkyChat A1 There is money to be had in LOTS of places; I first look at @aaslala.bsky.social @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social and other regional and state organizations

New to Bluesky chats? 💬 Jump into #TLSkyChat! ✔️ Include the hashtag ✔️ Label responses A1, A2, A3… ✔️ Keep posts under 300 characters Can’t wait to learn and share together!

#TLSkyChat. Glad to join--school librarian from Central NY (retired,but still connected!). #makeanimpact

#TLSkyChat hello library peeps...I see SOO many amazing programs and campaigns in library land. How DO y'all fund those? let's chat!

🚀 We’re ready for lift off! Join us for this week’s #TLSkyChat: an hour long chat for authors, educators, teacher librarians and their supporters! BLAST OFF! The fun starts at 8pmET/5pmPT! For more info also checkout tlskychat.com!

Pro tip for live chats: try Deck.blue to follow columns, hashtags, and scheduled posts. Jennifer @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social and I use it for #TLSkyChat. It makes Banned Books Week discussions much easier to track. Give it a shot for an easier #TLSkyChat experience!

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Happy Friday! Your assignment for the weekend: Tell a favorite author how much they mean to you. Find 'em on socials, hit up the contact form on their website, email their agent. It's rough out there & these little moments of connection & validation help us keep our heads up. Thank you!

Thanks for the inspiration at tonight's #TLSkyChat! So many great ideas, programs, and philosophies to bring school libraries to life each and every day! Thanks @techielibgrl.com for leading the way!

A8: I have over 400 students in my building, and I make it my mission to learn every name and reading interest. When I find THAT book for THAT kid, the look on their face is priceless. It takes a special person to remember what a kid loves, and that is what librarians do daily. #TLSkyChat

A7: School Librarians are essential to strong schools and student achievement - but don't just take my word for it - check out & share these infographics from @aaslala.bsky.social #TLSkyChat libguides.ala.org/school-libra...