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Founded in 1891, we're a nonprofit professional organization that supports Minnesota libraries and staff. We're also a chapter of the American Library Association. Check us out at www.mnlibraryassociation.org
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.
Library advocates at the 2026 Library Legislative Day
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.
Show up for our libraries. ALA 150, American Library Association.
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 office@mnlibraryassociation.org
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...
A photo of a large group of people on the steps of Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.
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...
![Black and white photo of a Black woman checking materials out to a group of children.
Small caption in top right reads: "Photo [original caption]: 'LOS ANGELES, October, 1949 – Elementary school pupils William Bias, Elizabeth Coggins and Jerry Sekido think it’s pretty interesting to watch Nellie Greene charge out their library books with the new Recordak charger on the Children’s Traveling Branch, operated by the Los Angeles Public Library.'"
Text over photo reads: "ACTION, NOT REACTION: Integrating the Library Profession. Words: Denise Rayman, Photos: ALA Archives"
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Black and white photo of a Black woman checking materials out to a group of children. Small caption in top right reads: "Photo [original caption]: 'LOS ANGELES, October, 1949 – Elementary school pupils William Bias, Elizabeth Coggins and Jerry Sekido think it’s pretty interesting to watch Nellie Greene charge out their library books with the new Recordak charger on the Children’s Traveling Branch, operated by the Los Angeles Public Library.'" Text over photo reads: "ACTION, NOT REACTION: Integrating the Library Profession. Words: Denise Rayman, Photos: ALA Archives" ALA150, American Library Association
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
MN Library Legislative Day - Sponsored by the Minnesota Library Association- February 25, 2026, 9:00am - 3:00pm, Saint Paul, MN with pictures emphasizing announcements and a picture of the Minnesota State Capitol as well as the Minnesota Library Association logo
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...
REGISTER NOW for Library Legislative Day at the Capitol! Taking place on February 25th, this day is a time for libraries & library supporters across the state to meet with their elected official and advocate for strong library funding, services and more: www.mnlibraryassociation.org/events/Event...
The Minnesota Humanities Center announces the launch of the Minnesota Youth Poet Laureate program! This new statewide initiative recognizes exceptional young poets ages 13–19 in Minnesota. Applications are open February 1–28, 2026: www.youthlaureate.org
The Metronet Board is seeking three citizen representatives to fill Board terms beginning July 1, 2026, with the first meeting held in September. Retired library workers may apply as citizens. A Board member job description is included as part of the application: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
The Lemony Snicket Prize for Noble Librarians Faced with Adversity Award is accepting nominations! Do you know of a librarian who has faced adversity with integrity & dignity intact? Nominate them for this award! The winner receives $10,000. Deadline is March 1st, 2026: www.ala.org/awards/profe...
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/...
'The Librarians' Director: I see the film as a movement
www.slj.com/story/The-Li...
#TLSky #Skybrarians
The documentary begins streaming on PBS today.
Join beloved author Kate DiCamillo and musician Jimmi Langemo for an afternoon of stories, music, inspiration, & connection benefitting the Joyce Uptown Foodshelf! When: Sunday, March 1st, 1–2:30 pm at Judson Church in Minneapolis. Register (space is limited!): redballoonbookshop.com/event/2026-0...
Join beloved author Kate DiCamillo and musician Jimmi Langemo for an afternoon of stories, music, inspiration, & connection benefitting the Joyce Uptown Foodshelf! When: Sunday, March 1st, 1–2:30 pm at Judson Church in Minneapolis. Register (space is limited!): redballoonbookshop.com/event/2026-0...
Black and white poster featuring a portrait of a young Coretta Scott King. Text reads: "Coretta Scott King Book Awards Black History Month February. Join the Coretta Scott King Book Awards Round Table as we celebrate the life and legacy of Coretta Scott King by reading an award-winning title each day during the month of February!" Logos for the American Library Association (ALA) and CSKBART are included.
Join the Coretta Scott King Book Awards Round Table in celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth by reading an award-winning title each day during the month of February!
Check out their calendar of suggested books. ➡️ https://www.ala.org/cskbkhistorymonth
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Are you an up-and-coming Indie Author looking to take the next step? Here is your chance! Submissions are now open for this year's MN Author Project Contest and MN Author Project Communities Create Contest. Submissions are open from April 1 to May 31, 2026: minitex.umn.edu/news/2026-02...
Minneapolis is more than a host city—it's a community.
Hear from Hennepin County Lib Dir Scott Duimstra as he shares what makes the city special—and why supporting local libraries and businesses matters as we look ahead to PLA 2026.
Learn more about #PLA2026: https://bit.ly/4ntENfO
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The Multicounty Multitype Library Systems reimburse library professionals for costs to pursue professional development & educator certification. The ISTE Certification Reimbursement Plan is part of this program! Apply here: form.jotform.com/260075616468...
