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Books are Magical! #TLsky
November 8, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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Please check out our Fall Newsletter app.smore.com/n/38b6h #KYLibraries #KyLChat #KentuckyLibraries
KASL FALL NEWSLETTER Kentucky Association of School Librarians KASL Kentucky Association of School Librarians A Message from our President My name is Erin Weaver and I am honored to serve as the 2025- 2026 KASL President. Here's a bit about me: I have lived and worked in Kentucky my entire life. I have been teaching for (gulp!) 27 years and have spent the last 18 of those years in the best job ever-library media specialist. When I first started in the library, I felt like | lived in an educational silo; I was doing my job alone. My first vears in the librarv were sn
November 6, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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Last chance to register!

Our October Power Hour is happening this Thursday, October 9th at 6:30 p.m. EST, and you don’t want to miss it!

We’re diving into all things Horror and Thriller in school libraries: from elementary favorites to high school classics.

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October 8, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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Join us for this virtual professional learning event! FREE for KASL/KLA members. #KyLChat #KentuckyLibraries www.tickettailor.com/events/kentu...
August 8, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Last reminder! Summer Refresher is next week! Register now! www.kasl.us/sr #KyLchat #KentuckyLibraries
KASL Summer Refresher July 14-15 Louisville
July 9, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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School Librarians! Now is the time. Register now for the KASL Summer Refresher. You can find all of the details here: www.kasl.us/sr #KyLChat #KentuckyLibraries #KASLSR25
May 20, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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School Librarian Day! 📚🎉 Thank you for transforming libraries into hubs of learning and discovery. You inspire reading, teach vital skills, and create innovative experiences. Your passion and expertise make a profound difference in students' lives. #KentuckyLibraries #KyLChat @aaslala.bsky.social
April 4, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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Library leaders leading. We are making progress. #KyLChat #KentuckyLibraries
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March 23, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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Congratulations Leo Timmers! Your book, Bear's Lost Glasses, has been named a nominee for the @kasl.us Kentucky Bluegrass Award! #KyLChat #KentuckyLibraries
March 17, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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Announcing 🎉🎉 📚 @kasl.us 2026 Nominees for the Kentucky Bluegrass Award www.kasl.us/kba/kba-nomi... #KyLChat @joinkla.bsky.social #KentuckyLibraries Congratulations to every illustrator & author! KY Students will vote in spring of 26 & winners will be announced in April! 📚 Thank you, KBA Committees!
March 16, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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This is a reminder that you and your Kentucky school library-supporting friends can sign up to receive information and updates from KASL. (We do not send emails often) Please share this post with your favorite library-loving contacts! www.kasl.us/advocacy/sta... #KyLChat
KASL Stay Connected The Kentucky Association of School Librarians advocates for strong school library programs across the state. Our libraries empower students with essential literacy, research, critical thinking, and technology skills. We also help foster their creativity and curiosity. We invite all citizens who cherish libraries and value what they offer students to join our mailing list. By signing up, you'll receive our monthly e-newsletter featuring the latest news and developments related to school libraries in Kentucky. We'll share key policy issues, spotlight innovative programs statewide, provide tips to support your local school libraries, and keep you updated on our association's initiatives and events
February 12, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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Hey school library friends! Need help explaining why school libraries and certified school librarians are important to our students? PDF version: drive.google.com/file/d/1TOlQ... #KyLChat #KyLibraries #TLsky
SCHOOL LIBRARIANS HELP KENTUCKY STUDENTS THINK SHARE Display curiosity and initiative when seeking information by · · Encouraging learners to formulate their own questions about topics Activating learners' background knowledge to help them make new connections. Communicate with peer and community audiences by • Developing learners' collaboration skills • Providing opportunities and support for engaging online and in-person activities CREATE GROW Develop new products to demonstrate their learning by • Supporting the use of digital and traditional creation skills to make multimedia products Helping draw new conclusions to spark ideas Support learners' growth in and out of the traditional school day by · Providing instruction in multiple forms of literacy (traditional, digital, media, information) Developing learners' love for reading and providing access to relevant materials Kentucky school libraries and certified school librarians are indispensable in shaping well-rounded, informed, and empowered learners. By recognizing and supporting their multifaceted roles, we invest in the future success of our students and the overall strength of our educational system. KASL Kentucky Association of School Librarians SCHOOL LIBRARIES SUPPORT LEARNING KASL is a 300+ member state-wide professional organization of certified school librarians. Organized by regional districts, KASL membership extends into every Kentucky county. Every young Kentuckian deserves a high-quality school library. Every KASL librarian serves their students, school, and district in the pursuit of knowledge and understanding. WE ARE TEACHERS • • Kentucky school librarians are certified teachers with specialized graduate degrees in Library Science. Most served as classroom teachers for many years before specializing in school librarianship. Kentucky school librarians teach students how to sift through the vast sea of information, equipping them to distinguish credible sources from misinformation. School librar…
February 1, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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Members… don’t miss Power Hour tonight! 6:30 ET on Mighty Network #KyLChat
January 23, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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KASL Members! Join us for our next Power Hour... All About Advocacy #KyLChat Jan 23, 5:30 Central, 6:30 Eastern RSVP on mighty network: kasl-librarians.mn.co/posts/76350002
January 16, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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Join KASL for "Power Hour: Tech Tools Roundup" featuring Enid Wohlstein from KYVL. Learn about the latest tech tools and resources to enhance your library or classroom, connect with fellow librarians, and share your own favorite tech tool at the end of this informative session.
November 12, 2024 at 3:31 PM
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📚 KASL Power Hour 📚
All about books! Share favorite titles, discover new reads, & enjoy Terri Grief's booktalks. Connect and get inspired! #KASLReads #KyLChat #KentuckyLibraries
Oct. 24, 3:30 CT, 4:30 ET Register: kasl-librarians.mn.co/posts/68456626
October 9, 2024 at 7:37 PM
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📚 KASL Members and School Library Champions! 📚
Our latest KASL October/November newsletter is packed with exciting updates and opportunities! Stay connected and informed! #KyLChat #KentuckyLibraries secure.smore.com/n/t632r
October 9, 2024 at 5:36 PM
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Calling all KASL Members!
Ready to work smarter, not harder? Join us for KASL Power Hour!
🗓️ Thursday, September 19th
⏰ 6:30 PM EST
more info on Mighty Network: kasl-librarians.mn.co/posts/66860040
(Mighty Network access is included with your KLA/KASL Membership)
September 14, 2024 at 12:35 PM
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Join us! This fall, we aim to have 𝟴𝟱% of teacher librarians join KLA, which is how you join KASL.
The KASL District with the highest membership level will receive a gift card to give away at their next meeting! www.kasl.us/about/joinin... #KyLChat
September 12, 2024 at 2:15 PM
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Enid Wohlstein, MLIS, is the deserving recipient of the 2024 KASL Award of Merit for her outstanding contributions to advocating for effective school library media services and meaningful educational partnerships. #KentuckyLibraries Congratulations!!
August 29, 2024 at 7:40 PM
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Congratulations to Monica Montgomery. She is the 2024 recipient of KASL's Student Technology Award. Monica has made a significant impact through her leadership and innovative use of technology, benefiting her school, the local community, and beyond. #KentuckyLibraries
August 28, 2024 at 4:55 PM
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Congratulations to Jennifer Eldridge for receiving the 2024 KASL Outstanding School Library Website Award! As a National Board Certified Teacher and Library Media Specialist at Tates Creek High School, her innovative website connects students with valuable resources. #KentuckyLibraries
August 27, 2024 at 8:23 PM
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Congratulations to Donna Morris, KASL 2024 Outstanding School Media Librarian! #KyLChat
Congratulations! Donna Morris 2024 Outstanding school media librarian KASL logo, photo of Donna
August 26, 2024 at 4:57 PM
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Know that on this last day of School Library Month, for KASL, every day is School Librarian Day, and every month is School Library Month. Thank you for the work you do and your dedication to Kentucky students!
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April 30, 2024 at 7:40 PM
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Last call for nominations! 🚨 Kentucky school librarians, you have just ONE DAY left to nominate your outstanding colleagues for the KASL awards! 🏆 Don't miss this chance to celebrate the unsung heroes of our profession! 📚💖 Nominate now: www.kasl.us/about/awards
We are nearly out of time! Submit your KASL award nomination now! (sand falling through hour glass, and KASL logo)
April 14, 2024 at 4:06 PM