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The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) empowers leaders to transform teaching and learning.

08/19/2026

Bring Pokémon to your school library!
A Pokémon Club gives learners a fun, welcoming place to connect, build skills, and make new friends.
AASL members can apply to start a Pokémon Club and receive a kit with activities, game materials, prizes, and support needed to get a club started. No Pokémon experience required!
Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/4zqOr9W

08/12/2026

Preparing for a new school year means making thoughtful decisions about the resources, policies, and learning experiences that support your school community.

Beginning September 7, the AASL Page to Practice Book Club will discuss Curate by Daniella LaShaun Smith and Len Bryan, part of the Shared Foundations series. Together, we'll explore how school librarians curate collections, evaluate resources, address bias, and foster information literacy.

Join the conversation in our LinkedIn group—read at your own pace, reflect with colleagues, and discover new ideas for your practice.

08/06/2026

As a new school year begins, August's AASL In the Know highlights the latest resources to support your work. Explore new downloadable materials supporting the 2nd Edition of the National School Library Standards, discover the newest School Library Research articles, learn about classroom-ready Library of Congress resources, and get ready for Curate, September's Page to Practice Book Club. Watch now to start the school year informed, inspired, and ready to make an impact.

08/04/2026

As we wrap up our reading of Engage (Shared Foundations Series) in the AASL Page to Practice Book Club, we're celebrating four weeks of thoughtful conversations about creating learning environments that empower students as active participants, innovators, and engaged citizens.

The conversation doesn't have to end here! Discussion threads remain open—join us on LinkedIn to share your biggest takeaways from the book and connect with fellow school librarians as we continue learning together.

Thank you to everyone who read along, reflected, and contributed. We can't wait to continue the journey with Curate this September!

Join the conversation on LinkedIn.

08/03/2026

All good stories eventually reach their final chapter, and summer is no exception! 🌅📚 As we trade beach towels for backpacks, take a moment to look back at the incredible worlds you visited this summer. Whether you finished one book or twenty, those stories stay with you. Bring that reading spark back to the classroom—we can't wait to hear about your favorite summer finds! 🎒✨What was your "Book of the Summer"? Tell us below!

07/28/2026

As we conclude our reading of Engage, this week's AASL Page to Practice book club discussion explores how school librarians cultivate their own growth through reflection, professional learning, and meaningful connections with colleagues. Together, we'll reflect on the practices that strengthen our work and support lifelong learning—for ourselves and the communities we serve.

Join us on LinkedIn to explore this week’s theme and connect with fellow school librarians.

07/21/2026

As we continue reading Engage, this week's AASL Page to Practice book club discussion explores how school librarians create opportunities for learners to participate, collaborate, and contribute as ethical members of a connected world. Together, we'll reflect on building participatory learning environments, fostering learner voice, and modeling responsible knowledge sharing.

Join us on LinkedIn to explore this week’s theme and connect with fellow school librarians.

07/20/2026

Keeping literacy alive during the break doesn't have to feel like "work." ☀️🧠 Whether it’s reading a recipe together, listening to an audiobook on a road trip, or visiting the local public library, every page counts toward preventing the summer slide. How are you fitting reading into your summer routine?

07/15/2026

⭐ Behind every incredible graphic novel collection is a school librarian who knows their students, tracks literary trends, and fights for a diverse shelf.

Curating these collections takes professional expertise—balancing memoirs, historical fiction, sci-fi, and manga to match both the curriculum and independent reading desires. This month, we celebrate the dedication of school library professionals who champion these vital formats every single day.

Looking to refresh your shelves or need a new display idea for Graphic Novels in Libraries Month? Take inspiration from our resources at https://www.ala.org/aasl/advocacy/promo!

07/14/2026

This week's AASL Page to Practice book club discussion explores how school librarians help learners move from consuming information to creating knowledge with purpose and integrity. Together, we'll reflect on ethical creation, authentic audiences, and the role of makerspaces, design thinking, and other creative learning experiences.

Join us on LinkedIn to explore this week’s theme and connect with fellow school librarians.

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Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

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