Thank you to everyone who submitted! Evaluation has begun.

Some joy this week www.nbcnews.com/science/spac...

Reminder: the call for proposals closes on Friday April 10th at 12:00 pm (Noon) Central time #thrivelib #skybrarians #publibs www.thrivelib.com/2026-cfp

Reminder: the call for proposals closes on Friday April 10th at 12:00 pm (Noon) Central time #thrivelib #skybrarians #publibs www.thrivelib.com/2026-cfp

Autism Acceptance, Belonging, and Inclusion at Work Is Just Good Workplace Design April is Autism Acceptance Month. Creating workspaces that are inclusive and welcoming for everyone, including neurodiverse staff, is an important part of workplace well-being.   We tend to treat autism acceptance,…

Check out this interview with Board Member Twanna Hodge -> Reflecting on Our Careers and Transitions: A Year of Exploring Why We Choose Librarianship crln.acrl.org/index.php/cr...

Real change often starts with small, thoughtful shifts in how we work and support one another. If you’ve found ways to reduce burnout, strengthen your team, or create a more sustainable and humane workplace, your experience can help others do the same. #skybrarians #publibs #medlibs #librarians

This is exactly why we need ThriveLib ! bookriot.com/the-state-of...

check out this article featuring Board Member @angelapashia.com Becoming a Coach to Continue Our Library Goals - A Year of Exploring Why We Choose Librarianship crln.acrl.org/index.php/cr... #skybrarians #libtalk

Reimagining Boundaries in Libraries. What would it look like if boundaries were supported by culture and systems, not just individuals? www.thrivelib.com/2026-cfp #thrivelib #publibs #skybrarians #medlibs #libtalk 📚

The thing about building something new from scratch is that it is a leap of faith. Are there people out there doing well-being work who will submit proposals? Are people interested in attending? Will the pricing structure work? How do you get the word out when Library Twitter is no more? #thrivelib

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The call for proposals for ThriveLib: Reclaiming Joy, Balance, and Boundaries in Libraries 2026 is live! Theme: Reimagining Library Culture Together Deadline: 10 April at noon Central US time Conference: online 11-13 August @thrivelib.bsky.social www.thrivelib.com/2026-cfp

Oh I love this conference.

JJ Pionke interviews @drsamischalk.bsky.social about her book Black Disability Politics, her creative process, her teaching, and her current research on pleasure activism. [audio interview and written transcript]

We’re excited to invite proposals for ThriveLib 2026! Reimagining Library Culture Together August 11–13, 2026 Our 2026 theme is grounded in the belief that joy and sustainability require safety, dignity, community, and care. Deadline April 10 www.thrivelib.com/2026-cfp

The ThriveLib 2026 Theme is Reimagining Library Culture Together. Our 2026 theme is grounded in the belief that joy and sustainability cannot exist without safety, dignity, community, and care. CFP opens February 27th.

The ThriveLib 2026 Theme is Reimagining Library Culture Together. Our 2026 theme is grounded in the belief that joy and sustainability cannot exist without safety, dignity, community, and care. CFP opens February 27th.

We are thrilled to introduce the 2026 Advisory Board. An amazing group providing strategic guidance, honest feedback, evaluation, & offering real-world insight to ensure we remain grounded, inclusive, & actionable. #thrivelib #skybrarians #publibs #medlibs 📚 www.thrivelib.com/news/introdu...

Library work is meaningful, & it can be exhausting. Burnout, moral injury, & blurred boundaries are real, & library workers deserve more than “just coping.” CFP coming Feb 27 #skybrarians #publibs #medlibs 📚

Many of you already know that our colleague and founding board member, Fobazi Ettarh, has passed away. We want to take a moment to acknowledge her loss and honor what she meant to libraries, our community, and her friends and loved ones. www.thrivelib.com/news/honoring-fobazi-ettarh

Had an amazing first meeting for the 2026 ThriveLib advisory board! CFP for this year's conference coming soon!

We’re thrilled to share that planning is officially underway for ThriveLib 2026! ThriveLib was created to bring people together around one central goal: Reclaiming Joy, Balance, and Boundaries in Libraries. The 2026 conference will continue that mission. www.thrivelib.com/news/plannin...

We're Planning #ThriveLib 2026! (Stay tuned for dates). If you have a suggestion for a theme, speakers, or something else, feel free to send us an email thrivelib AT gmail.com #publibs #medlibs #skybrarians 📚

We want to hear from you! If you were NOT able to attend ThriveLib25, we’d love to know why. Take a few minutes to share your thoughts and help us shape the future of ThriveLib. forms.gle/Nc9C5GnhSUqM... #ThriveLib25 #LibraryWellbeing #LibraryWorkers

We still haven't heard from everyone who won a book! Check your emails!

The survey is open until Friday. Please take it if you attend the conference!

Congratulations to our ThriveLib25 Giveaway Winners! ✨ We’re thrilled to send out these inspiring books that support joy, balance, and well-being in the library workplace. 📚💚 Check your email for a message from [email protected] with details on how to claim your prize! www.thrivelib.com

Congratulations to our ThriveLib25 Giveaway Winners! ✨ We’re thrilled to send out these inspiring books that support joy, balance, and well-being in the library workplace. 📚💚 Check your email for a message from [email protected] with details on how to claim your prize! www.thrivelib.com

I just joined @thekindbraveleader.bsky.social 's Empower Library Skills Collective using the discount I received as a perk for attending the @thrivelib.bsky.social conference. We need to take charge of our careers and invest in ourselves. I can't wait to check out all of the course selections.

✨ Did you attend #ThriveLib25? ✨ We’d love your feedback! 📝 Please take a few minutes to complete the attendee survey in your email. Your input will help us shape and improve future ThriveLib conferences. 💚 📩 Check your inbox for the link! 🌿 www.thrivelib.com

ThriveLib attendees don't miss out on the discount code for Empower: The Library Skills Collective for your professional development. Find it on the Perks page thrivelib.heysummit.com/perks/ #thrivelib25

ThriveLib attendees don't miss out on the discount code for Empower: The Library Skills Collective for your professional development. Find it on the Perks page thrivelib.heysummit.com/perks/ #thrivelib25

✨ Did you attend #ThriveLib25? ✨ We’d love your feedback! 📝 Please take a few minutes to complete the attendee survey in your email. Your input will help us shape and improve future ThriveLib conferences. 💚 📩 Check your inbox for the link! 🌿 www.thrivelib.com

Thank you for making the first annual ThriveLib a success! Your energy, ideas, and commitment to reclaiming joy, balance, and boundaries in libraries made these three days unforgettable. We can’t wait to see you at future ThriveLib events! Stay connected at www.thrivelib.com/news

We're so grateful that Nisha was our send-off from an amazing three days. Check out more of her work www.nishaland.com

Along with #axe-con, #ThriveLib25 might be one of the most positive conference experiences I've ever had. Check out this amazing lineup of speakers. Planners, you've outdone yourselves! I hope the turnout next year is even bigger.

And that’s a wrap in a very successful #ThriveLib25!

Check out this empowering training (and others) from one of today's speakers, - Helen Rimmer @thekindbraveleader.bsky.social

From today's session -> Disability in Libraries and Information Studies (DisLIS) is an open-access, multimedia journal run by information professionals who work in various types of information-oriented jobs. cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/dislis/

Also, the pricing makes participation accessible. If you have the means, or if your work is reimbursing you, you can choose to pay it forward for attendees who need registration support.

Day 3 of #ThriveLib25 is here! We’re closing out the conference with powerful conversations on wellness, justice, kindness, and rehumanizing library work. Join us live or catch the recordings for 30 days.

Thank you for a great day two! See you all tomorrow!

The conference platform provides an Event Lobby for you to engage with other attendees outside of sessions. Share what's bringing you joy, how you're setting boundaries, and more! #thrivelib25

Recordings for day one have been posted! 2 hours until our first session for day two!

Read this article from a Board member and speaker! Pionke, J. J. "Supporting Library Employees Through Grief." Journal of Library Administration (2025): 1-7. doi.org/10.1080/0193...

Day 2 of #ThriveLib25 is packed with strategies & inspiration to help you create healthier, more sustainable workplaces. From setting realistic expectations & treating professional development as a wellness tool to fostering better communication & boundaries.

And that's a wrap on an amazing Day 1! Thank you to everyone who turned out!