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The ��ϲʿ��ֳ�ֱ�� Annual Conference & Exhibition unites librarians, authors, publishers, and more for the largest library event worldwide. Features top-quality education, key discussions on current issues, evolving library roles, and relevant legislative updates.

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Celebration

Crayola Creativity Week

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Resources to share with your learners to celebrate Crayola Creativity Week.

Feb

Celebration

Black History Month

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Resources to celebrate Black History Month with your learners.

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Feb

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National Day of Reading: A Celebration of Trans Stories

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Resources to share with your learners in recognition of Welcoming Schools National Day of Reading

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Mar

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Women's History Month

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Resources to share with your learners in celebration of Women's History Month.

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Mar

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Freedom of Information Day

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Resources to share with your learners in recognition of Freedom of Information Day.

Apr

Celebration

School Library Month

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Every April school librarians are encouraged to host activities to help their school and local community celebrate the

National Library Week Honorary Chairs Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud. Book Cover: The Cartoonists Club.

Apr

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National Library Week 2025

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National Library Week, April 6-12, 2025, is a celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and

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D.E.A.R - Drop Everything and Read Day

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Resources to help school librarians celebrate D.E.A.R - Drop Everything and Read Day.

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Apr

Celebration

Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah)

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Find Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah) resources to share with learners in your school library.

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Apr

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Día from ALSC

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El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day) in your school library.

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May

Celebration

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

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Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in your school library.

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May

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Mental Health Awareness Month

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Find resources to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month in your school library.

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May

Celebration

Jewish American Heritage Month

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Find resources to celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month in your school library.

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Jun

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Rainbow Book Month

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Find resources to celebrate Rainbow Book Month in your school library.

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Jun

Celebration

LGBTQ Pride Month

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Find resources to celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month in your school library.

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Jun

Celebration

National Immigrant Heritage Month

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Find information and resources to celebrate National Immigrant Heritage Month with learners in your school library.

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Jun

Celebration

Audiobook Appreciation Month

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Find information and resources to celebrate Audiobook Appreciation Month with learners in your school library.

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Jun

Celebration

World Refugee Day

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Resources to share with your learners in recognition of World Refugee Day.

Sep

Celebration

Library Card Sign-Up Month

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Find information and resources to celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month with learners in your school library.

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Oct

Celebration

Hispanic Heritage Month

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Resources to share information about Hispanic Heritage Month with learners in your school library.

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Oct

Celebration

LGBTQ History Month

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Oct

Celebration

TeenTober™ from YALSA

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Resources to help school librarians celebrate TeenTober™ in school libraries.

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Oct

Celebration

Banned Books Week

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Find Banned Books Week resources to share with learners in your school library.

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Oct

Celebration

Banned Websites Awareness Day

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In an extension of the observance of Banned Books Week, the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) designated

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Oct

Celebration

Indigenous Peoples Day

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Resources to help school librarians celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day.

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Dec

Celebration

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

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Resources to share with your learners in recognition of International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

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Nov

Celebration

Election Day

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Resources to share information about Election Day with learners in your school library.

Apr

Conference

ACRL 2025 Conference

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ACRL 2025 features more 500 carefully curated programs designed to meet the needs of the academic and research library

Oct

Conference

2025 AASL National Conference

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The AASL National Conference is the only national conference dedicated solely to school librarians and their unique role

Library Celebration Days

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��ϲʿ��ֳ�ֱ��'s offices and divisions sponsor various nationwide library promotions throughout the year, encouraging libraries to help raise public awareness of library issues.

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Criteria for Conference Site Selection

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Learn more about ��ϲʿ��ֳ�ֱ�� policies, criteria, and general considerations regarding conference site selection.

Past and Future ��ϲʿ��ֳ�ֱ�� Conferences

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LibLearnX 2025

January 24, 2025

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Join us and be inspired and motivated by thought-leaders, authors, and subject matter experts, and celebrate your colleagues and favorite authors at the Award ceremonies.

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Retired Members Round Table (RMRT) 5th Sunday Book Club January 26, 2025

January 26, 2025

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How does the RMRT book club work? It's actually a book club that librarians can enjoy! We would love to have you join us.

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Crayola Creativity Week

January 27, 2025

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Resources to share with your learners to celebrate Crayola Creativity Week.

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Black History Month

February 01, 2025

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Resources to celebrate Black History Month with your learners.

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Inside Interlibrary Loan: Basics for a New Millennium

February 03, 2025

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A four-week asynchronous course on Inside Interlibrary Loan

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Membership Monday: Map Your PLA Journey

February 03, 2025

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Discover your pathway within PLA from members of the PLA Membership Advisory Group.

eLearning

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How Libraries Can Build Connections to Combat Loneliness

February 05, 2025

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Learn how to create a culture of empathy and action by developing micro-communities to combat loneliness.

Programs & Services

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

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Webinar

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Grow your Project Management Skills

February 18, 2025

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Join this e-Forum to discuss your successes, your not-so-successful endeavors, and to learn how to incorporate project management solutions to best fit your needs through all the stages of a project. Both those new to project management and seasoned PMs are invited to the conversation.

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Conscious Kids Kits: Using Picture Books to Spark Conversations about Racial Equity with Our Children

February 18, 2025

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A presentation on using book kits in libraries to promote conversations about racial equity and inclusion with children and families.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

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Collection Management

eLearning

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Grow your Project Management Skills

February 19, 2025

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