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Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC)
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The world's largest organization dedicated to the support and enhancement of library service to children. 📖

Find us at ala.org/alsc

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Today through 9/28, take 20% off everything on the ALA Library Gift Shop, including ALSC-branded tote bags, t-shirts, sweatshirts, and more. librarygiftshop.org #skybrarians
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September 25, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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The deadline to submit your program or poster proposal for #alaac26 is THIS MONDAY, September 22! Learn more and submit your proposal here: https://2026.alaannual.org/call-proposals
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September 19, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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Join ALSC's Managing Children's Services Committee for a We Are ALSC Chat on November 5!

As always, this We Are ALSC Chat is open to ALSC members and non-members. Register at: https://ala-events.zoom.us/meeting/register/Pp33A6iZSOWvBJVBDoMLYA#/registration
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September 17, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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Don't forget to submit your program or poster proposal for #ALAAC26! Deadline is September 22.

Learn more: 2026.alaannual.org/call-proposals

#libraries #librarians
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September 10, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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Don't forget to submit your program or poster proposal for hashtag#ALAAC26! Deadline is September 22.

Learn more: 2026.alaannual.org/call-proposals

#libraries #librarians
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September 10, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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ALA invites library users across America to submit nominations for the I Love My Librarian Award through December 15, 2025! Ten outstanding librarians will receive $5,000 and the honor of a lifetime. Submit your nominations at https://ilovelibraries.org/love-my-librarian/
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September 5, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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September is #WorldKidLitMonth: a month for everyone of any age to explore the
world through international children’s books, organized by @worldkidlit.b<a href="https://worldkidlit.org/what-is-world-kid-lit-month/" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">sky.social!

Learn more: worldkidlit.org/what-is-world-kid-lit-month/
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August 28, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Join ALSC for our first webinar of the fall on 9/18 - "Should It Stay or Should It Go?" Learn to evaluate program effectiveness and consider whether or not your program resources can be better utilized.

Register here: https://elearning.ala.org/local/catalog/view/product.php?productid=1533
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August 26, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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Take 20% off everything on the ALA Library Gift Shop, including ALSC merch! Sale runs today, August 14 through Monday, August 18. librarygiftshop.org
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August 14, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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The ALA library gift shop is having a 20% sale now through July 14. Save on ALSC shirts, tote bags, stickers and more! Visit librarygiftshop.org to start shopping.
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July 10, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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#alaac2025 was an incredible experience! Scroll through some of the highlights of ALSC's programming during the conference, including the NCL Banquet and our other awards programming.

And a special thanks to @levinequerido.bsky.social (pictured here) for the production of the 2025 Banquet program!
July 9, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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TOMORROW: can't make it to #ALAAC25 this year? ALSC's Membership Committee is providing a virtual space to come and hang out with fellow librarians ahead of the conference!

This We Are ALSC Chat is open to members and non-members.

Register: ala-events.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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June 24, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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#ALAAC25 is just a few weeks away! ALSC will be hosting a variety of exciting events through the conference - swipe through to see the highlights!

Still need to register? Advanced pricing is still available through June 20 at 2025.alaannual.org
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June 12, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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Can't make it to #alaac25 this year? ALSC's Membership Committee is providing a virtual space to come and hang out with fellow librarians ahead of the conference on Wednesday, June 25.

Register here: ala-events.zoom.us/.../reg.../1...
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June 6, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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Announcing this year's President's Program at #ALAAnnual!

Join ALSC for a timely and crucial conversation about artificial intelligence and its growing influence on children’s lives. This program will take place on Monday, June 30 from 1-2:30pm.
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May 20, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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TODAY! Join ALSC's Children and Technology Committee for a We Are ALSC Chat about children and screen time. Come learn from peers and also bring your own questions!

This informal chat will take place on Zoom and is open to ALSC members and non-members.

Register: ala-events.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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May 19, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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NEXT WEEK: Join ALSC's Children and Technology Committee for a We Are ALSC Chat about children and screen time in a post-COVID world. This chat will take place on Zoom and is open to ALSC members and non-members. #libraries #librarians

ala-events.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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May 14, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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Today is #Día!

El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día, is a celebration every day of children, families, and reading that culminates yearly on April 30. Learn more on the ALSC website: www.ala.org/alsc/initiat...
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April 30, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Join us for our next Best of National Institute webinar, "Teach Not Celebrate," next week! As always, ALSC members receive 50% ALSC-sponsored webinars! #libraries #librarians

Register here: elearning.ala.org/local/catalo...
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April 24, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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Today is the last day to buy 3 or more items and save 10% on the ALA Graphics Gift Shop! Shop at bit.ly/graphics-gift-shop.
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April 23, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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Get your heart, mind, and body ready for the coming storm at tomorrow's We Are ALSC Chat with the Membership Committee! Mingle with other ALSC professionals to share your roses and thorns about running yearly summer reading clubs.

Register: ala-events.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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April 22, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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Stock up and save on ALSC merch! By 3 or more items and save 10% today through Wednesday, April 23. Visit bit.ly/graphics-gift-shop.
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April 18, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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2025's Summer Reading Lists are now available! Four lists categorized by age group are free to download, and ALSC members can also download an exclusive printable bookmark. #kidlit #libraries #summereading www.ala.org/alsc/summer-...
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April 15, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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The Public Library Association Conference is dedicated to helping public libraries be the best they can be. ALSC members are encouraged to share their ideas for a session on serving youth. Submit yours by May 5! www.placonference.org/call-for-pro...

#PLA2026
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April 11, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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Get your heart, mind, and body ready for the coming storm! Mingle with other library professionals to share your roses and thorns about running yearly summer reading clubs at the Membership Committee's We Are ALSC Chat on Wednesday, April 23.

Register here: ala-events.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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April 9, 2025 at 4:40 PM