COLLECT + CONNECT

April 19-25, 2020 is  National Library Week ! The week is a time to celebrate the contributions of our libraries and librarians. It’s also a time to promote how each library serves the needs of its own community. These needs are reflected in their unique collections, in their unique spaces, and in their unique programming and events. Specific Nat'l Library Week celebrations include: Monday, April 20 the annual State of America's Libraries Report and the Top Ten Frequently Challenged Books of 2 019 are released. The Top Ten is always an interesting list and one that you can tie in with Banned Books Week in late September. Tuesday, April 21 is National Library Workers Day . Thank ALL library workers from the custodial staff to the library director. From the security officer to the clerk and the library board. Everyone matters. Wednesday, April 22 is National Bookmobile Day . Fun fact: There are four bookmobiles in South Dakota! Thursday, April ...

It's April in the year 2020 and it's kind of strange times, right? CORONAVIRUS. COVID-19. Says it all. But even with this pandemic, it's still April, it's still spring, and it's still  School Library Month . School libraries around the nation take advanatge of the entire month of April to celebrate the essential role that strong school libraries play in teaching, learning, and fostering the well-being of children. Our libraries celebrate by hosting community events, providing special services, collaborating with classroom teachers, promoting in the physical library (if still open! 😉) and through the virtual library, and teaching thematic lessons using School Library Standards.   Check out the resources on this page to help you come up with ideas to celebrate digitally and from afar. Public and other types of libraries can buoy school libraries through promotion and partnerships. No matter type of library, libraries ensure tha...

How does your school library help to build a strong school community? How does your library contribute to the community in which your students live? Is your library a community in and of itself? These are questions to think about as we seek to cultivate connection and harmony in a world that can be divided and discordant. This week it's time to celebrate National Library Week and focus on community and what that looks like in the library, in the school, and in the place you live.  Visit  ALA National Library Week for free digital graphics, printables, sample media posts, and a video from year's spokesperson, Melinda Gates. ala.org Monday  The day the State of America's Libraries Report is released. Plus, the Top Ten Frequently Challenged Books of 2018 will be released - always interesting! Tuesday National Library Workers Day  - A day to recognize the contributions made by ALL library workers.  ala.org ...

ala.org Every April school librarians around the country celebrate School Library Month. They do this promoting and hosting activities that help patrons make connections to learning and the world around them. They do this by ensuring that EVERYONE BELONGS. Take a look at the School Library Month webpage from ALA for free printables, webinar, downloads, activities, proclamations, and a video from this year's spokesperson Dav Pilkey. Of course, you know him... of Captain Underpants and Dog Man fame. pilkey.com/ "I have fond memories of going to the library with my mom who had a radical idea—she let me pick whatever book I wanted to read." library.sd.gov P.S. SDLA and SDSL will announce the winners of the SD Prairie and YARP award during Nat'l Library Week so be on the lookout for that.