Kansas Association of School Librarians
@kaslks.bsky.social
The Kansas Association of School Librarians is a non-profit organization that promotes the value of school libraries and the work of school librarians.
❄️🏂❄️⛸️❄️ Want a way to introduce your students to the Winter Olympics? Here's a four lesson unit I created to use with my 3rd-5th graders. It includes slides, worksheets, and a student-friendly research website with multiple videos and links for each sport.
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WO Unit Plan
Winter Olympic Infographics Unit Plan Activities Slides Materials Week 1 Play the Olympic theme as students enter (slide 2). Introduce Olympics location in 2026. Present pictograms. Write the room m...
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February 12, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Workshop information:
Saturday, March 28th, 2026
Approx schedule: 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Washburn Rural High School, Topeka, KS
Saturday, March 28th, 2026
Approx schedule: 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Washburn Rural High School, Topeka, KS
February 10, 2026 at 12:02 AM
Workshop information:
Saturday, March 28th, 2026
Approx schedule: 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Washburn Rural High School, Topeka, KS
Saturday, March 28th, 2026
Approx schedule: 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Washburn Rural High School, Topeka, KS
Additionally, attendees will get to learn from their amazing peers in four breakout sessions. Topics range from Pre-k - High School, and include: Building a Reading Culture, Passive Programming, Book Making, Collection Development, Getting the most out of Destiny, and more!
February 10, 2026 at 12:02 AM
Additionally, attendees will get to learn from their amazing peers in four breakout sessions. Topics range from Pre-k - High School, and include: Building a Reading Culture, Passive Programming, Book Making, Collection Development, Getting the most out of Destiny, and more!
We will have two amazing featured speakers:
- Courtney Turcotte Bond - WRHS Teacher & Author of Breathtaking (pre-order a copy of her book by March 6th for conference pick up!)
- David Lee King - Public Librarian and AI Expert
- Courtney Turcotte Bond - WRHS Teacher & Author of Breathtaking (pre-order a copy of her book by March 6th for conference pick up!)
- David Lee King - Public Librarian and AI Expert
February 10, 2026 at 12:02 AM
We will have two amazing featured speakers:
- Courtney Turcotte Bond - WRHS Teacher & Author of Breathtaking (pre-order a copy of her book by March 6th for conference pick up!)
- David Lee King - Public Librarian and AI Expert
- Courtney Turcotte Bond - WRHS Teacher & Author of Breathtaking (pre-order a copy of her book by March 6th for conference pick up!)
- David Lee King - Public Librarian and AI Expert
The recipient will maintain membership within KASL through the two-year period for the purpose of verifying employment.
February 1, 2026 at 11:32 PM
The recipient will maintain membership within KASL through the two-year period for the purpose of verifying employment.
The applicant must have an interest in school librarianship, be in good health, and be a resident of Kansas.
The scholarship is given gratis, providing that the recipient, upon graduation, serves at least two years in a Kansas school library media center.
The scholarship is given gratis, providing that the recipient, upon graduation, serves at least two years in a Kansas school library media center.
February 1, 2026 at 11:32 PM
The applicant must have an interest in school librarianship, be in good health, and be a resident of Kansas.
The scholarship is given gratis, providing that the recipient, upon graduation, serves at least two years in a Kansas school library media center.
The scholarship is given gratis, providing that the recipient, upon graduation, serves at least two years in a Kansas school library media center.
The recipient of the scholarship will be given a free KASL student membership for that school year. Selection criteria include:
The applicant must have fulfilled the admission requirements of the school of her/his choice.
The applicant must have fulfilled the admission requirements of the school of her/his choice.
February 1, 2026 at 11:32 PM
The recipient of the scholarship will be given a free KASL student membership for that school year. Selection criteria include:
The applicant must have fulfilled the admission requirements of the school of her/his choice.
The applicant must have fulfilled the admission requirements of the school of her/his choice.
The KASL Founders Scholarship is intended to lead to a master’s degree (or certification) in library education. The scholarship is presented in the spring to be used by a student in a Kansas college or university. The amount given for the fall semester is $750.00.
February 1, 2026 at 11:32 PM
The KASL Founders Scholarship is intended to lead to a master’s degree (or certification) in library education. The scholarship is presented in the spring to be used by a student in a Kansas college or university. The amount given for the fall semester is $750.00.
The KS State Library and What It Can Do for You
Abdo books, Chuck Sheppy
Sierra Percival, NWKLS
Censorship and Book Challenges in the School Library
Idea & Lesson Sharing: Let’s Share!
The cost is only $6.00, and you can pay by check, cash, or Venmo.
Register at: bit.ly/4qZZJh3
Abdo books, Chuck Sheppy
Sierra Percival, NWKLS
Censorship and Book Challenges in the School Library
Idea & Lesson Sharing: Let’s Share!
The cost is only $6.00, and you can pay by check, cash, or Venmo.
Register at: bit.ly/4qZZJh3
West KASL District Workshop Registration
Saturday, February 28, 2026
Hays High School, 2500 E. 13th St., Hays, Ks
9:00am - 2:00pm
Check-in/Registration Opens at 8:30
District Workshop Agenda
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January 30, 2026 at 3:10 AM
The KS State Library and What It Can Do for You
Abdo books, Chuck Sheppy
Sierra Percival, NWKLS
Censorship and Book Challenges in the School Library
Idea & Lesson Sharing: Let’s Share!
The cost is only $6.00, and you can pay by check, cash, or Venmo.
Register at: bit.ly/4qZZJh3
Abdo books, Chuck Sheppy
Sierra Percival, NWKLS
Censorship and Book Challenges in the School Library
Idea & Lesson Sharing: Let’s Share!
The cost is only $6.00, and you can pay by check, cash, or Venmo.
Register at: bit.ly/4qZZJh3
Thank you, Bev, for your amazing contributions to the vision of Kansas school library media centers!
November 9, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Thank you, Bev, for your amazing contributions to the vision of Kansas school library media centers!
Many thanks to Elizabeth for all her efforts that benefit students and strengthen the school library profession here in Kansas!
November 9, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Many thanks to Elizabeth for all her efforts that benefit students and strengthen the school library profession here in Kansas!