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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you to everyone who made MLA 2025 Conference unforgettable! Your passion for libraries inspires us. Special thanks to our attendees, sponsors, exhibitors, and speakers. The future of Minnesota libraries is bright because of you! #MLA2025 #ThankYou

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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · 6d

The MLA conference Silent Auction is in full swing! This is one of the main fundraising activities of the Minnesota Library Foundation (MLF). Check out the items you can bid on, and learn how the online bidding process works, here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

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Minnesota Library Foundation 2025 Silent Auction About The Silent Auction is one of the main fund raising activities of the Minnesota Library Foundation (MLF). Money raised will allow MLF to fund t...

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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · 6d

It's Day 1 of the MLA Annual Conference! Check out today's schedule of events here: 2025mlaconference.sched.com/list/simple

2025 Minnesota Library Association Annual Conference Schedule

Check out the schedule for 2025 Minnesota Library Association Annual Conference

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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · 7d

Check out @ala-pla.bsky.social's resources for outcome measurement for public libraries! These tools help libraries understand & share the impact of library services & programs by providing simple surveys and an easy-to-use process for measuring & analyzing outcomes. www.ala.org/pla/data/out...

Outcome Measurement for Public Libraries

Resources to help libraries understand and share the impact of essential library services and programs by providing simple surveys and an easy-to-use process for measuring and analyzing outcomes.

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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · 8d

Check out the Minnesota Libraries Learning Network (MLLN) professional development opportunities for October 2025-February 2026! MLLN is the Minnesota library community's source for professional development information. See the list of opportunities here: minitex.umn.edu/news/minitex...

Minnesota Libraries Learning Network Professional Development Opportunities: October 2025-February 2026

The Minnesota Libraries Learning Network (MLLN), (formerly "Level Up") is the Minnesota library community's source for professional development information, now featuring 31 opportunities through Febr...

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Banned Books Week @bannedbooksweek.bsky.social · 10d

"Those who ban books want to lock away ideas they fear. But in truth, they are trying to steal our freedom."

#BannedBooksWeek honorary chair @georgetakei.bsky.social encourages all of us to stand up for the freedom to read! #CensorshipIsSo1984

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George Takei, Banned Books Week 2025 Honorary Chair

YouTube video by Banned Books Week

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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · 12d

Join @slj.com for the SLJ Day of Dialog! This free virtual event will be on October 9th, from 8 am-5 pm. Hear about the hottest forthcoming titles for children, tweens, & teens, from nonfiction and romance to picture books and graphic novels. Register: www.slj.com/event/school... #SLJDOD

School Library Journal Day of Dialog Fall 2025

Join us October 9th for SLJ Day of Dialog—fully virtual and free to attend! Our daylong program of author panels, in-depth conversations, and keynote talks will leave you informed, inspired, and enter...

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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 14d

Today marks the beginning of the first federal government shutdown since 2019. ALA is concerned about the impacts on federal library workers, as well as the cascading impacts in communities nationwide.

Read more about what this means for libraries: americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-sc...

The federal government shutdown, which begins today, will have cascading effects across the nation and our economy... A protracted federal shutdown may induce more dramatic effects on libraries, the nation, our economy, and our democracy. Show up for our libraries, American Library Association.

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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · 12d

Register for the 2025 ELM Expo! This free event will be on November 14th from 9 am-12 pm and features hands-on training, practical tips, & strategies to maximize the use of eLibrary Minnesota (ELM) resources. Register here:
minitex.umn.edu/events/train... #eLibraryMinnesota #ELM

ELM Expo 2025: Empowering Educators and Librarians with Statewide Resources | Minitex

Join Minitex Outreach & Instruction staff for a half-day event featuring hands-on training, practical tips, and strategies to maximize the use of eLibrary Minnesota (ELM) resources. Participants will ...

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ilovelibraries.bsky.social @ilovelibraries.bsky.social · 14d

Beloved librarian @mychal3ts.bsky.social will take the helm as host of the reboot of 'Reading Rainbow' when it returns this Saturday, October 4! 🤩🌈

Read more: https://bit.ly/3WelbAT

Photo of librarian Mychal Threets squatting and holding up the American Sign Language for "I Love You." Text on photo reads "Beloved librarian Mychal Threets to host reboot of 'Reading Rainbow'" I Love Libraries and American Library Association logos.

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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · 14d

The Metronet Jobline Webinar Series starts soon! This series is for library staff at all levels that wish to learn more about applying for library opportunities in all types of libraries. Session 1 is on October 30th, from 2:00-3:30 pm; learn more and register here:
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Next Chapter: Career Literacy for Library Staff. Cataloging Yourself.. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

Cataloging Yourself: Discovering Your Strengths and Characteristics for Career Success Finding the right job starts with understanding yourself. You will learn practical strategies for identifying yo...

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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · 15d

🚨 Last chance to register for MLA Conference 2025 at pre-registration rates! Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and shape the future of libraries in Minnesota. Act now before fees increase on October 1st! 🔥

Register: www.mnlibraryassociation.org/page/2025Con...

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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · 15d

Volunteer at the 2025 Minnesota Library Association Annual Conference! We are in need of:
- Registration Volunteers
- Silent Auction Volunteers
- Session Room Hosts
- Awards Photographer
- Vendor Assist Hosts
- Wayfinders
Learn more here: www.mnlibraryassociation.org/general/cust...

2025 MLA Annual Conference - Minnesota Library Association

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ALA Public Policy & Advocacy @librarypolicy.bsky.social · 19d

How is your library preparing for this year's elections? Looking to collaborate with community partners? We've got the resource for you!

Check out our Civic Collaboration Guide, created with @lwvus.bsky.social : https://bit.ly/42KeUR5

More: ala.org/readervoterready

LWV, League of Women Voters; ALA American Library Association; Reader Voter Ready. A Guide to Civic Collaboration.

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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · 20d

🚨 MLA Conference 2025 registration prices rise on Oct 1! 🚨 Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect, learn, and shape the future of libraries in MN. Register now at www.mnlibraryassociation.org/page/2025Con... before prices increase! #MLA2025 #LibrariesUnite

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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · 20d

Registration is open! The Lake Superior Libraries Mid-Winter Unsymposium will be on Friday, January 9th, from 1:00-4:30 pm at the Superior Public Library. The Unsymposium is free and open to everyone; learn more and register here: lakesuperiorlibrariessymposium.com/symposia/mid...

Mid-Winter Unsymposium

Registration is OPEN for our 13th annual Lake Superior Libraries Unsymposium! Our 13th annual Lake Superior Libraries Unsymposium will be held on Friday, January 9, 2026, from 1-4:30 p.m. at Superi…

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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 22d

"At a time when our public square can feel fractured, libraries remain a rare space of connection and belonging. A library card is more than a pass to information, it is an invitation to shared growth." - ALA President Sam Helmick https://bit.ly/4nk1HqA

#LibraryCardSignUpMonth

Library cards make possible learning, connection and a stronger community | Opinion

Our public square may seem fractured, but libraries remain a place of belonging and growth, writes Sam Helmick.

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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · 21d

Registration is now open for the Minitex Technical Services Symposium, taking place on Nov. 3rd in St. Paul! The theme is "Navigating Uncharted Waters in Technical Services" and will include 2 plenary panels, breakout sessions, cataloging training, and more! minitex.umn.edu/events/confe...

2025 Minitex Technical Services Symposium | Minitex

The Minitex Technical Services Symposium will be held in person on Monday, November 3, 2025 at the Minnesota History Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota.ProgramThe 2025 theme is Navigating Uncharted Water...

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EveryLibrary @everylibrary.bsky.social · 23d

Email your legislators to support libraries: speakupforlibraries.us

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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · 26d

Join State Library Services on September 26th at 10:30am to learn about a new resource: the Minnesota Storytime Training Toolkit! This toolkit was created by an Early Literacy Task Force of members around the state. Register here by Sept. 25th: www.surveymonkey.com/r/QV6PFJB

Children's and Young People Featured Speaker: Minnesota Storytime Training Toolkit -- September 26, 2025, 10:30-11:30a.m.

Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · 29d

Save the date! The 25th Annual Twin Cities Book Festival will be held on Saturday, November 8th at Union Depot in St. Paul. Learn more here: twincitiesbookfestival.com

Twin Cities Book Festival

Rain Taxi’s Twin Cities Book Festival is the annual Minnesota gathering for readers, writers, publishers, and purveyors of literature.

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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · 29d

Calling all MLA Members! Help shape MLA's future by voting for the 2026 Board of Directors.

To vote:
1. Review the 2026 candidate profiles
2. Log into your MLA profile
3. Access the ballot: www.mnlibraryassociation.org/surveys/?id=... and vote by September 26, 2025

2025 MLA Board Candidates - Minnesota Library Association

Karen Lemke is the Library Director at Rochester Public Library (Winner, 2018 National Medal for Museum and Library Service). Located in Rochester, Minnesota, RPL includes a single branch location and the busiest bookmobile in the state.

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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · 29d

MLA's Silent Auction needs your donations! Popular donations include books, event tickets, gift cards, services, baskets or bags of goodies built around a fun theme, handmade items, fine art, jewelry, novelty items. Find the donation form & all the details here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

FAQ / Overview

Minnesota Library Foundation 2025 Silent Auction About The Silent Auction is one of the main fund raising activities of the Minnesota Library Foundation (MLF). Money raised will allow MLF to fund t...

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Public Library Association @ala-pla.bsky.social · Sep 15

🤩 Love your librarian? Of course you do!

Nominations are now open for the 2026 I Love My Librarian Award. 💌 Your librarian could win $5,000 and become part of librarian history!

Get your submission in by December 15 👉 https://bit.ly/3yiyT9C

Promotional graphic for the I Love My Librarian Award 2026, featuring a large red heart with the text, sponsored by the Carnegie Corporation of New York, the American Library Association, and the New York Public Library.

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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · Sep 12

United for Libraries presents a virtual retreat for library Boards/Trustees and those who work with them on Sept. 27th, 11 am-2 pm. It will focus on library policies & intellectual freedom, and what boards need to know about AI and policies. Register here: airtable.com/apphf4sCdaVr...

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