Minnesota Library Association
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Founded in 1891, we're a nonprofit professional organization that supports Minnesota libraries and staff. We're also a chapter of the American Library Association. Check us out at www.mnlibraryassociation.org
Via @startribune.com: To follow Mississippi’s gains in literacy, Minnesota needs librarians. Minnesota has no statewide requirement for school librarians, and many districts have quietly eliminated these positions: www.startribune.com/opinion-to-f...
Opinion | To follow Mississippi’s literacy gains, Minnesota needs librarians
Minnesota has no statewide requirement for school librarians, and many districts have quietly eliminated these positions, fifth-grade teacher Marie Hydukovich writes.
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December 8, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Via @startribune.com: To follow Mississippi’s gains in literacy, Minnesota needs librarians. Minnesota has no statewide requirement for school librarians, and many districts have quietly eliminated these positions: www.startribune.com/opinion-to-f...
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Bringing fresh, nutritious food to communities is a challenge that libraries are increasingly taking on
Libraries Fight Hunger
Bringing fresh, nutritious food to communities is a challenge that libraries are increasingly taking on
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December 8, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Bringing fresh, nutritious food to communities is a challenge that libraries are increasingly taking on
Join MLA’s eBook Task Force for an important information session exploring the growing challenges libraries face in providing equitable access to eBooks and digital content. When: December 9th, 2pm-3pm. Where: Zoom. Register here: www.mnlibraryassociation.org/events/Event...
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December 5, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Join MLA’s eBook Task Force for an important information session exploring the growing challenges libraries face in providing equitable access to eBooks and digital content. When: December 9th, 2pm-3pm. Where: Zoom. Register here: www.mnlibraryassociation.org/events/Event...
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From the Washington Post: All library grants reinstated at Institute of Museum and Library Services. Read more about the great news: www.washingtonpost.com/style/2025/1...
But the fight isn't over. We need to tell Congress to #FundLibraries: app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-pag... #ForOurLibraries
But the fight isn't over. We need to tell Congress to #FundLibraries: app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-pag... #ForOurLibraries
U.S. reinstates all canceled library grants after court order
A court ruled that Trump’s effort to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the only federal agency dedicated to funding libraries, was unlawful.
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December 4, 2025 at 6:04 PM
From the Washington Post: All library grants reinstated at Institute of Museum and Library Services. Read more about the great news: www.washingtonpost.com/style/2025/1...
But the fight isn't over. We need to tell Congress to #FundLibraries: app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-pag... #ForOurLibraries
But the fight isn't over. We need to tell Congress to #FundLibraries: app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-pag... #ForOurLibraries
The @ala-acrl.bsky.social Instruction Section seeks nominations for Online Learning Objects which ‘may include online modules/tutorials, videos, podcasts, or other relevant media created or substantially updated within the past 5 years.’ Nominations due by January 11th: acrl.ala.org/IS/is-commit...
Featured Online Learning Objects (FOLO) Committee | Instruction Section Website
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December 3, 2025 at 9:24 PM
The @ala-acrl.bsky.social Instruction Section seeks nominations for Online Learning Objects which ‘may include online modules/tutorials, videos, podcasts, or other relevant media created or substantially updated within the past 5 years.’ Nominations due by January 11th: acrl.ala.org/IS/is-commit...
The Jason Reynolds / Simon & Schuster Travel Grants are awarded annually to five black/African American youth/teen services public or school librarians for the purpose of attending the ALA Annual conference! Apply by December 15th (applicants must be members of ALA): www.ala.org/grants/jason...
Jason Reynolds / Simon & Schuster Travel Grant
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December 2, 2025 at 3:37 PM
The Jason Reynolds / Simon & Schuster Travel Grants are awarded annually to five black/African American youth/teen services public or school librarians for the purpose of attending the ALA Annual conference! Apply by December 15th (applicants must be members of ALA): www.ala.org/grants/jason...
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Welcome back from the holiday! Do you know what we're grateful for this season? Library advocates like YOU who show up #ForOurLibraries!
Show your thanks for everything libraries & library workers do, tell Congress to #FundLibraries in the federal budget: app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-pag...
Show your thanks for everything libraries & library workers do, tell Congress to #FundLibraries in the federal budget: app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-pag...
December 1, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Welcome back from the holiday! Do you know what we're grateful for this season? Library advocates like YOU who show up #ForOurLibraries!
Show your thanks for everything libraries & library workers do, tell Congress to #FundLibraries in the federal budget: app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-pag...
Show your thanks for everything libraries & library workers do, tell Congress to #FundLibraries in the federal budget: app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-pag...
Join Metronet's next Library Leadership Forum discussion on December 18th at 3 pm: The Art of Intentional Gatherings. Discuss how defining purpose, excluding for inclusion, setting boundaries, & more can help create space for genuine, human connection. Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Library Leadership Forum Registration - 12/18/25
Register here for Library Leadership Forum on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 3:00pm (CST).
Topic: The Art of Intentional Gatherings
In The Art of Gathering, Priya Parker discusses a number of methods ...
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December 1, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Join Metronet's next Library Leadership Forum discussion on December 18th at 3 pm: The Art of Intentional Gatherings. Discuss how defining purpose, excluding for inclusion, setting boundaries, & more can help create space for genuine, human connection. Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Despite conflicting opinions, evidence shows that listening to audiobooks has similar cognitive benefits to reading books.
Listen Up! How Audiobooks Work Alongside the Printed Page Promoting Literacy and Accessibility
Despite conflicting opinions, evidence shows that listening to audiobooks has similar cognitive benefits to reading books.
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December 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Despite conflicting opinions, evidence shows that listening to audiobooks has similar cognitive benefits to reading books.
Check out the Minnesota Libraries Learning Network (MLLN) professional development opportunities for December 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: December 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 16 opportunities through Febr...
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November 26, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Check out the Minnesota Libraries Learning Network (MLLN) professional development opportunities for December 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...
Free ebooks to read for Native American Heritage Month (and all year long)! Ebooks Minnesota provides access to various titles that explore the diverse experiences of Native Americans throughout time and highlight indigenous voices and storytelling. Check them out: minitex.umn.edu/news/ebooks-...
Free ebooks to read for Native American Heritage Month (and all year long)
Ebooks Minnesota provides access to various titles that explore the diverse experiences of Native Americans throughout time and highlight indigenous voices and storytelling, available all year long.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Free ebooks to read for Native American Heritage Month (and all year long)! Ebooks Minnesota provides access to various titles that explore the diverse experiences of Native Americans throughout time and highlight indigenous voices and storytelling. Check them out: minitex.umn.edu/news/ebooks-...
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Only a few weeks left! Nominate a librarian you love for the 2026 I Love My Librarian Award - they could win $5,000 and the recognition of a lifetime.
Nominations close December 15! Submit yours here: https://bit.ly/3yiyT9C
Nominations close December 15! Submit yours here: https://bit.ly/3yiyT9C
November 24, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Only a few weeks left! Nominate a librarian you love for the 2026 I Love My Librarian Award - they could win $5,000 and the recognition of a lifetime.
Nominations close December 15! Submit yours here: https://bit.ly/3yiyT9C
Nominations close December 15! Submit yours here: https://bit.ly/3yiyT9C
Deadline to apply for Metronet's PLA scholarships is next Monday! The Public Library Association (PLA) Conference will be April 1-3, 2026 in Minneapolis. The Metronet Board has designated funds for a special scholarship program to attend the conference. Apply 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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November 24, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Deadline to apply for Metronet's PLA scholarships is next Monday! The Public Library Association (PLA) Conference will be April 1-3, 2026 in Minneapolis. The Metronet Board has designated funds for a special scholarship program to attend the conference. Apply here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Grant reviewers needed! Volunteer to review Mary C. Murphy Library Construction Grant applications; volunteers will meet in December 2025 & January 2026 approximately twice. Included in one of those meetings will be a reviewer training. Sign up here: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
Microsoft Forms
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November 21, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Grant reviewers needed! Volunteer to review Mary C. Murphy Library Construction Grant applications; volunteers will meet in December 2025 & January 2026 approximately twice. Included in one of those meetings will be a reviewer training. Sign up here: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
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Consider donating. Together, MLF and @mnlib.bsky.social assist Minnesota libraries, as the Foundation sponsors MLA’s MILE program, career development scholarships for library staff, the Minnesota Author Project, and other MLA special projects. www.givemn.org/organization...
Support Minnesota Library Association Foundation on GiveMN
The Minnesota Library Foundation is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit whose mission is to raise money to enhance services and increase awareness of Minnesota libraries. We sponsor library leadership development a...
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November 20, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Consider donating. Together, MLF and @mnlib.bsky.social assist Minnesota libraries, as the Foundation sponsors MLA’s MILE program, career development scholarships for library staff, the Minnesota Author Project, and other MLA special projects. www.givemn.org/organization...
The Minnesota Library Foundation is participating in Give to the Max Day today! The Foundation funds programs for leadership and professional development across the Minnesota library community. Please consider sharing MLF's request for Give to the Max Day donations! www.givemn.org/organization...
Support Minnesota Library Association Foundation on GiveMN
The Minnesota Library Foundation is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit whose mission is to raise money to enhance services and increase awareness of Minnesota libraries. We sponsor library leadership development a...
www.givemn.org
November 20, 2025 at 3:54 PM
The Minnesota Library Foundation is participating in Give to the Max Day today! The Foundation funds programs for leadership and professional development across the Minnesota library community. Please consider sharing MLF's request for Give to the Max Day donations! www.givemn.org/organization...
Are you passionate about public libraries in Minnesota or know someone who is? Nominate yourself or someone else for MLA's 2026 Public Libraries Division Board! Open positions include: Chair-Elect, and Member-at-Large. Submit nominations by December 5th: docs.google.com/forms/d/1Vsn...
2026 PLD Board Nominee Information
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November 19, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Are you passionate about public libraries in Minnesota or know someone who is? Nominate yourself or someone else for MLA's 2026 Public Libraries Division Board! Open positions include: Chair-Elect, and Member-at-Large. Submit nominations by December 5th: docs.google.com/forms/d/1Vsn...
The next session in the Metronet Jobline Webinar Series is 'On the Record – Interview Dos & Don’ts' on November 20th, at 2:00 pm. This session will provide insight into what interviewers are looking for and how to present yourself clearly & confidently. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Next Chapter: On the Record – Interview Dos & Don’ts. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Interviews can be daunting but they don’t have to be! This session will explore what to do and what not to do during the interview process. From answering common questions to navigating in-person vers...
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November 18, 2025 at 5:09 PM
The next session in the Metronet Jobline Webinar Series is 'On the Record – Interview Dos & Don’ts' on November 20th, at 2:00 pm. This session will provide insight into what interviewers are looking for and how to present yourself clearly & confidently. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
There's no better time to join MLA than right now! PLA is coming to Minneapolis for the 2026 Conference April 1–3, and your MLA membership allows you to register at a discounted rate. Joining MLA can save you over $300 on PLA registration. Join/renew now: www.mnlibraryassociation.org/page/JoinorR...
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November 17, 2025 at 5:22 PM
There's no better time to join MLA than right now! PLA is coming to Minneapolis for the 2026 Conference April 1–3, and your MLA membership allows you to register at a discounted rate. Joining MLA can save you over $300 on PLA registration. Join/renew now: www.mnlibraryassociation.org/page/JoinorR...
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Email your legislators to support libraries: speakupforlibraries.us
November 16, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Email your legislators to support libraries: speakupforlibraries.us
Apply for a special grant opportunity for small & rural libraries: the Libraries Transforming Communities grant! If your library serves a population of 25,000 or less & is located at least 5 miles from an urbanized area, apply by Dec. 11th: www.ala.org/tools/librar... via @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social
Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities
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November 14, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Apply for a special grant opportunity for small & rural libraries: the Libraries Transforming Communities grant! If your library serves a population of 25,000 or less & is located at least 5 miles from an urbanized area, apply by Dec. 11th: www.ala.org/tools/librar... via @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social
Mary C. Murphy Library Construction Grants are available! This state of Minnesota funding is available to public library jurisdictions for renovation, construction & improvement projects that result in more accessible library facilities. Apply by December 1st: education.mn.gov/MDE/DSE/Gran...
Grants
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November 13, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Mary C. Murphy Library Construction Grants are available! This state of Minnesota funding is available to public library jurisdictions for renovation, construction & improvement projects that result in more accessible library facilities. Apply by December 1st: education.mn.gov/MDE/DSE/Gran...
Join Metronet's next Library Leadership Forum discussion on November 19th at 3 pm: Choosing Your Battles. How do we as leaders choose our battles, resolve conflict, and collaborate when we don't agree? Learn more and register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Library Leadership Forum-
Connect with fellow library professionals across Minnesota by joining the Library Leadership Forum (LLF). This newly established professional development book club and discussion group, sponsored by M...
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November 12, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Join Metronet's next Library Leadership Forum discussion on November 19th at 3 pm: Choosing Your Battles. How do we as leaders choose our battles, resolve conflict, and collaborate when we don't agree? Learn more and register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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"I hope that people can have this opportunity to be lured in by this beautiful food and actually learn something and maybe, hopefully, develop some empathy where there might not have been." Read our Newsmaker interview with award-winning chef Sean Sherman. https://bit.ly/3LgoIN7
November 10, 2025 at 9:05 PM
"I hope that people can have this opportunity to be lured in by this beautiful food and actually learn something and maybe, hopefully, develop some empathy where there might not have been." Read our Newsmaker interview with award-winning chef Sean Sherman. https://bit.ly/3LgoIN7
MLA's Intellectual Freedom Committee has a new, easy-to-use form, 'Minnesota Libraries Censorship/Materials Challenge Support,' for library workers to ask questions or request support—on anything from displays & policies to staff training & materials challenges: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Minnesota Libraries Censorship/Materials challenge support
Use this form to share concerns about quiet/silent censorship, materials challenges, or any other intellectual freedom questions you may have. This is not a reporting form, it is a place where you ca...
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November 10, 2025 at 4:49 PM
MLA's Intellectual Freedom Committee has a new, easy-to-use form, 'Minnesota Libraries Censorship/Materials Challenge Support,' for library workers to ask questions or request support—on anything from displays & policies to staff training & materials challenges: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...