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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · 3h

Carnegie libraries, including three in the east metro, will each get $10,000. The Carnegie Corporation of New York announced the gifts last week: www.twincities.com/2025/10/28/c... via @pioneerpress.bsky.social

Carnegie libraries, including three in the east metro, will each get $10,000

The $10,000 gifts are meant to help celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

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infoDOCKET @infodocket.bsky.social · 1d

Report: “They Hold These Truths: Minnesota's Archive of Endangered National Park Signs Tops 11,000 and Counting” #saveoursigns #nationalparks #archives @datarescueproject.org

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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · 3d

The next session in the Metronet Jobline Webinar Series is 'Circulating Connections: LinkedIn and Public Presence' on Nov. 6th, from 2:00-3:30 pm. To stand out, combine networking, volunteering, & exploration of opportunities beyond your comfort zone. Register here:
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Next Chapter: Circulating Connections. . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

Circulating Connections: LinkedIn and Public Presence To stand out, combine networking, volunteering, and exploration of opportunities beyond your comfort zone. Networking builds relationships and un...

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School Library Journal @slj.com · 4d

AI-Generated Video and Media Literacy
Librarians’ news literacy lessons are vital to teaching students to identify AI and misinformation on social media.
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AI-Generated Video and Media Literacy

Librarians’ news literacy lessons are vital to teaching students to identify AI and misinformation on social media.

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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · 5d

Join Part 2 of "The Essential Values of School Librarians" to discover the collective "Why" of licensed library media specialists in Minnesota. The conversation will be happening online on Thursday, November 6th from 4-5:30 pm. Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

The Essential Values of School Librarians: Part 2

Join us for Part 2 of "The Essential Values of School Librarians" to discover the collective "Why" of licensed library media specialists in Minnesota. We will be continuing the conversation about our ...

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EveryLibrary @everylibrary.bsky.social · 6d

Prison Banned Books Week reminds us that the freedom to read doesn’t stop at the prison gate — it starts there

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Opening Doors, Turning Pages: How Prison Libraries Help Build Second Chances

Prison Banned Books Week reminds us that the freedom to read doesn’t stop at the prison gate — it starts there

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

Register for the 2025 ELM Expo! This free, half-day event from Minitex & Metronet will take place on Friday, November 14th in St. Paul. It offers educators & library staff hands-on training & peer learning to maximize the use of eLibrary Minnesota (ELM). Learn more: minitex.umn.edu/news/elibrar...

ELM Expo 2025: Half-day event in Saint Paul

The free, half-day ELM Expo offers educators and library staff hands-on training and peer learning to maximize the use of eLibrary Minnesota (ELM).

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ALA Public Policy & Advocacy @librarypolicy.bsky.social · 7d

Across the country, library Wi-Fi hotspot lending programs have had to be curtailed or even shut down because of losses of federal funding: dailyinterlake.com/news/2025/ju...

Learn more about ALA's advocacy for Digital Equity: ala.org/advocacy/federal-resources/broadband-policy

Loss of federal funding spells end for Flathead County Library hotspot program

A federal grant that allowed the Flathead County Library to loan out internet hotspots dried up this week, and library trustees appear disinclined to continue the program.

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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · 10d

Announcing scholarships for the Public Library Association (PLA) Conference April 1-3, 2026 in Minneapolis! The Metronet Board has designated funds for a special scholarship program to attend the PLA Conference. Learn more here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Metronet Scholarship - Public Library Association Conference 2026 Application

Applications are due by December 1, 2025 at 5:00pm. No exceptions will be made. Metronet is a multicounty multitype library system that serves libraries of all types in the metropolitan area by levera...

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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 10d

📣 Some exciting news for Library Friends groups!

@ala-united.bsky.social and @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social are providing grants to Friends groups at small and rural libraries. Applications open Dec. 17!

Learn more: bit.ly/3Wh5ZmM

United for Libraries @ala-united.bsky.social · 13d

Special announcement for the 20th annual #NationalFriendsofLibrariesWeek:

We've partnered with @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social to provide:

💰 $500 & $1000 grants for Friends groups in small + rural areas
💻 1 year of eLearning on us
📚 $500 Book donation grants

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Wh5ZmM

Promotional image for National Friends of Libraries Week, featuring logos of Penguin Random House and United for Libraries. Text announces special grants of $500 and $1000 for small or rural libraries.

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

Are you passionate about public libraries in Minnesota or know someone who is? Nominate yourself or someone else for the 2026 Public Libraries Division (PLD) Board! Nominations are due Nov. 14th. Please send nominations or questions to PLD Chair Megan Krueger: www.mnlibraryassociation.org/page/PLD

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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · 13d

U.S. #MediaLiteracyWeek is October 27-31! Media Literacy Week is hosted by the National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE). The mission is to highlight the power of media literacy education and its essential role in education all across the country. Learn more here: mlw.namle.org

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

Save the date! The 2026 E-Resources Minnesota (ERMN) Virtual Conference will be on the afternoon of Wednesday, February 11, 2026, hosted by Minitex. Share your e-resource tips, tricks, and best practices with colleagues from across the region. minitex.umn.edu/news/e-resou...

ERMN 2026: Save the date and call for proposals

The 2026 Electronic Resources Minnesota (ERMN) Conference will be held on February 11, 2026, via Zoom.

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

It's National Friends of Libraries Week! Let's celebrate the volunteers everywhere who support their libraries and library staff.

Ask your librarian about joining your library's Friends group, or start your own if your library doesn't have one yet. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4nau4Xd.

Celebrating National Friends of Libraries Week, October 19-25, 2025. An initiative of United for Libraries

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Public Library Association @ala-pla.bsky.social · 18d

✈️ Meet us in Minneapolis—or join us virtually—for #PLA2026, an unforgettable experience with over 100 educational sessions on topics like leadership, community partnerships, censorship and misinformation, A.I., and more.

Register now: https://www.placonference.org/

Promotional banner for the Public Library Association (PLA) 2026 Conference, April 1-3 at the Minneapolis Convention Center, Minnesota. Features a city skyline with blooming pink trees and a clear blue sky. Text encourages to "Register Today!" with the website placconference.org visible.

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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · 17d

The Mary C. Murphy Library Construction competitive grant is now open! The MN Department of Education makes this state funding of $750,000 available to public libraries for construction & improvement projects that result in more accessible library facilities. education.mn.gov/MDE/DSE/Gran...

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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · 19d

The State Theatre in Hutchinson will be showing the new documentary, 'The Librarians.' Learn more here: www.facebook.com/share/p/12JE...

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

Libraries and library workers nationwide are worried about what will happen if federal funding is permanently cut. "Access to information means access to opportunity", says ALA President Sam Helmick. Read more: ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...

Find ways to speak up to #FundLibraries: ala.org/fundlibraries

Librarians sound alarm as Trump admin takes aim at IMLS

Back in March, the President signed an executive order to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) as part of his effort to reduce the size and cost of the government.

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

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 · 25d

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...

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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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · 25d

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 · 26d

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 · 27d

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 · 29d

"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 · Oct 3

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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