Check out the Minnesota Libraries Learning Network (MLLN) professional development opportunities for August-October 2026! MLLN is the Minnesota library community's source for professional development information. See the list of opportunities here: minitex.umn.edu/news/profess...

Minnesota Libraries Learning Network professional development opportunities: August-October, 2026

The Minnesota Libraries Learning Network (MLLN) is the Minnesota library community's source for professional development information, now featuring 21 opportunities through October 2026. Visit mlln.or...

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Join @ala-pla.bsky.social for a free webinar: 'News Access and Media Literacy in Public Libraries' on Sept. 16th at 1 pm. Learn how public libraries support news access & media literacy, & practical strategies to strengthen services in your library. Register here: www.choice360.org/webinars/pla...

PLA Webinar: News Access and Media Literacy in Public Libraries - Choice 360

Join the Public Library Association (PLA) and PressReader for a webinar exploring key findings from the new report, News Access and Media Literacy in Public Libraries.

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Metronet's next Library Leadership Forum discussion is on Thursday, August 27th at 3 pm: Reading Professionally: Growing Your Expertise Via Books! Join your library colleagues to engage in discussions and share recommendations for professional reading. Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Library Leadership Forum Registration - 8/27/26

Register here for Library Leadership Forum on Thursday, August 27 at 3:00pm (CST). TOPIC: Reading Professionally: Growing Your Expertise Via Books! Our August meeting is about sharing recommendations ...

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September is almost here. Is your library ready for #LibraryCardSignUpMonth? This year's theme is "A Library Card Hits All the Right Notes." Find free graphics (English & Spanish), outreach resources, sample materials, and more to help your library celebrate. Check them out at ala.org/card.

The deadline to apply for a Metronet Learning & Development grant is coming up on September 1st! This grant is for professional development, continuing education, conferences, & other events taking place in September, October, & November 2026. More information here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

FY27 GRANT Program Grant Guidelines

Metronet Grant Program Guidelines FY27 The Metronet Board has renewed the mini-grant program for FY27 (July-June) to help libraries expand collections, offer innovative programming, assist program ex...

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Reminder that the UnBound Teen Lit Fair is coming up next week! This free event from @prairielands.bsky.social and the Plum Creek Library System will be held on August 3rd from 1-4 pm at Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall. More info here: plumcreeklibrary.org/event/unboun...

Check out MELSA's Club Book Fall 2026 Season lineup! Recordings of this season’s virtual discussions will be available after the fact on Facebook Live & YouTube channel. In-person programs will be audio recorded for Club Book's popular podcast feed. Learn more: www.clubbook.org/authors/

Did you know that National Voter Registration Day provides swag, communications tools, and learning opportunities for partners? They make it easy to combine #LibraryJoy with #NationalVoterRegistrationJoy! Become a partner and help get your community #ReaderVoterReady: bit.ly/ALA-NVRD26

Refer a friend to join the Minnesota Library Association! Starting in 2026, when you refer a new member to join MLA, both you & the new member will be entered in a drawing for a chance to win a cash prize of $150, generously funded by the MN Library Foundation: minitex.umn.edu/news/profess...

Refer a friend to join the Minnesota Library Association

Starting in 2026, when you refer a new member to join the Minnesota Library Association, both you and the new member will be entered in a drawing for a chance to win a cash prize of $150.

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Libraries and democracy: Helping Minnesotans prepare for the 2026 Midterm Election. Learn how your library can help its community members access reliable, nonpartisan election resources & voting information: minitex.umn.edu/news/2026-07...

Libraries and democracy: Helping Minnesotans prepare for the 2026 Midterm Election

Learn how your library can help its community members access reliable, nonpartisan voting information.

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Reminder: If you attended ALA150 in Chicago, Metronet is hosting an informal meetup this Friday, July 24th to share your experience, highlights of sessions you attended, or any other thoughts about this big event! RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

ALA150 | Conference Debrief Meetup | Metronet

Did You Attend ALA150 in Chicago? Join this informal meetup to share your experience, highlights of sessions you attended, or any other thoughts about this big event. Didn’t attend? You are welcome, t...

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Metronet plans to revive its long tradition of in-person events! Most events would be on weekdays starting at 5 pm or later at venues around the Twin Cities. Please share your ideas and interests regarding in-person events by completing this survey: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

In-Person Events Survey | Metronet

Metronet plans to revive its long tradition of in-person events. Plus, we heard at The MetroNetwork Event that library workers from all types of libraries want to connect or re-connect in-person. We a...

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Support school libraries: Join the Minnesota Needs School Librarians! Coalition. Members meet monthly via Zoom to share ideas, coordinate advocacy efforts, & identify ways to make a difference. The next meeting will be this Thursday, July 23rd, from 5-6 pm: minitex.umn.edu/news/k-12-sc...

Support school libraries: Join the Minnesota Needs School Librarians! Coalition

The Minnesota Needs School Librarians! Coalition continues to grow as educators, library professionals, and advocates work together to support strong school library programs across the state. Join the...

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Join the fun -- host a Minnesota Libraries Read Together event at your library! For this statewide celebration, libraries are encouraged to host an event on the date and time that works best during the weekend of September 18-20, 2026. Please sign up to host here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Minnesota Libraries Read Together

Register your Library to Host a Local Event We’re calling on libraries to host an event on the date and time that works best for them, September 18-20, 2026. Host libraries will register as a site an...

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Did you know that National Voter Registration Day provides swag, communications tools, and learning opportunities for partners? They make it easy to combine #LibraryJoy with #NationalVoterRegistrationJoy! Become a partner and help get your community #ReaderVoterReady: bit.ly/ALA-NVRD26

Join Metronet, ITEM, and MLA's Intellectual Freedom Committee for a screening of the Emmy-nominated documentary The Librarians! When: Sunday, August 9th, from 1:00-3:30 pm at Pohlad Hall at the Minneapolis Central Library. Registration is encouraged but not required: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

The Librarians Screening Registration

Date: August 9th Time: 1-3:30pm Location: Pohlad Hall at Minneapolis Central Library (300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55401) Food is not allowed in Pohlad Hall but covered beverages are welcome. Li...

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NEW: A federal book banning bill has been introduced in the Senate. It's time to make our voices heard. Tell your Senators to REJECT pro-censorship legislation like S. 4925 that would limit the freedom to read! We need every advocate to speak out against censorship: action.ala.org/campaign/S4925

The Metronet Board seeks three citizen representatives to fill Board terms beginning this July, with the first meeting held in September. Retired library workers may apply as citizens. A Board member job description is included as part of the application: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Metronet Governing Board Application | Citizen Representative

Prospective Board members should have an interest in all types of libraries and how they work independently and collaboratively to improve library services for all Minnesota residents. Board members m...

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The eLibraryMN (ELM) statewide portal has a fresh new look! Check out the updates here on the redesigned website: minitex.umn.edu/news/elibrar...

The eLibraryMN statewide portal has a new look

Check out the new eLibrary Minnesota statewide portal redesigned website.

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Your ACRL Member of the Week is Amy Riegelman, a social sciences and evidence synthesis librarian at the University of Minnesota!

ACRL Member of the Week: Amy Riegelman

Amy Riegelman is a social sciences and evidence synthesis librarian at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. Amy has been a member of ACRL for 14 years and is your ACRL Member of the Week for Ju...

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Free webinar! Join the U.S. Copyright Office for “Copyright Essentials: Copyright 101,” on Wednesday, July 15th at 12 pm. This event is the latest edition in an educational series designed to teach copyright basics & key concepts to creators within various disciplines: copyright.gov/events/copyr...

Join ALA and the League of Women Voters for updates on the election landscape and how libraries and local Leagues are teaming up to empower voters and ensure that communities are #ReaderVoterReady! Register: bit.ly/ALA-LWV-2026webinar

Join the Perpich Center for Arts Education for their 2nd annual Book Fair celebrating BIPOC authors & illustrators! When: Monday, August 10th, 1-3 pm, at the Perpich Center for Arts Education in Golden Valley. Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Monday, August 10, 2026 - Perpich's 2nd Annual Book Fair Celebrating BIPOC Authors and Illustrators!

Perpich Center for Arts Education would like to welcome you to our 2nd Annual Book Fair! This year we are celebrating BIPOC authors and illustrators. DATE AND TIME: Monday, August 10, 2026 (1:00 p.m...

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September 1st is the deadline to apply for a Metronet Learning & Development grant! This grant is for professional development, continuing education, conferences, & other events taking place in September, October, & November 2026. More information here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

FY27 GRANT Program Grant Guidelines

Metronet Grant Program Guidelines FY27 The Metronet Board has renewed the mini-grant program for FY27 (July-June) to help libraries expand collections, offer innovative programming, assist program ex...

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Open Minnesota: Help launch a statewide open educational resources & affordability collaboration! If interested in volunteering your time to take an active leadership role in steering & launching this statewide collaboration, fill out the interest form by August 6th: minitex.umn.edu/news/minitex...

Open Minnesota: Help launch a statewide open educational resources and affordability collaboration

The Midwestern Higher Education Compact Minnesota Open Educational Resources State Action Team is seeking practitioners from across Minnesota education sectors to help shape and launch Open Minnesota,...

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Join @prairielands.bsky.social and the Plum Creek Library System for the UnBound Teen Lit Fair! This free event will be held on August 3rd from 1-4 pm at Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall. More info here: plumcreeklibrary.org/event/unboun...

Did you attend ALA150 in Chicago? Join Metronet for an informal meetup to share your experience, highlights of sessions you attended, or any other thoughts about this big event. When/where: July 24th, 8:30 am, at The New Louisiana Cafe in St. Paul. RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

ALA150 | Conference Debrief Meetup | Metronet

Did You Attend ALA150 in Chicago? Join this informal meetup to share your experience, highlights of sessions you attended, or any other thoughts about this big event. Didn’t attend? You are welcome, t...

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Metronet's next Library Leadership Forum discussion is on July 22 at 3 pm: Finding your Leadership Path: Neurodiversity, Committees, & Professional Growth in Libraries. Join your library colleagues to engage in discussions of library work & leadership. Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Library Leadership Forum Registration - 7/22/26

Register here for Library Leadership Forum on Wednesday, July 22 at 3:00pm (CST). TOPIC: Finding your Leadership Path: Neurodiversity, Committees, and Professional Growth in Libraries This session, le...

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Check out the Minnesota Libraries Learning Network (MLLN) professional development opportunities for July-August 2026! MLLN is the Minnesota library community's source for professional development information. See the list of opportunities here: minitex.umn.edu/news/profess...

Minnesota Libraries Learning Network professional development opportunities: July - August, 2026

The Minnesota Libraries Learning Network (MLLN) is the Minnesota library community's source for professional development information, now featuring 10 opportunities through August 2026. Visit mlln.org...

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State Library Services is pleased to announce the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Professional Development Travel Grant! $100,000 is available to fund 30 to 75 staff in attending professional development between Fall 2026 & Summer 2027. Apply by July 24th: education.mn.gov/MDE/DSE/Gran...