Community care isn't just something libraries provide. It's something library workers need too. Whitney Oakley and Paola Vilaxa bring this conversation to ThriveLib 2026. Aug 13, 2:00 PM CT #ThriveLib thrivelib-2026.heysummit.com/talks/commun...

Join me, @perrycollins.bsky.social , Ashley Sands, and Dennis Nangle for our ThriveLib talk on August 12th!

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When systems fail us, what does survival look like? Perry Collins, Hadassah St. Hubert, Ashley Sands, and Dennis Nangle bring multiple perspectives to one of the most important conversations at ThriveLib 2026. August 12, 3:30 PM CT thrivelib-2026.heysummit.com/talks/collec... #ThriveLib

This is next week! If you haven't signed up for the three day virtual conference, you still can.

ThriveLib Reclaiming Joy, Balance, and Boundaries in Libraries@thrivelib.bsky.social · 4w ago

We're thrilled to share that @heykellyjensen.bsky.social is our 2026 Keynote speaker! Join us for “Pizza Parties Don’t Fit Burnout”: The State of Mental Health in the Library to kick off #thrivelib! #publibs thrivelib-2026.heysummit.com/talks/openin...

"What Are We Saying Yes To? Consent, Capacity, and Collective Care in Work and Life" Every yes is also a no to something else. Join us for a conversation about consent, capacity, and what collective care looks like in work and in life. thrivelib-2026.heysummit.com/talks/what-a... #ThriveLib

Worth Staying For: The Imperfect Progress of Reimagining Library Culture A Talk by Kai Desir and Rachel Vacek August 13, 2026, 11:00 AM CDT thrivelib-2026.heysummit.com/talks/worth-... #thrivelib

We're building our freebies for ThriveLib 2026 and we want to hear from you! Last year we offered coloring pages, bingo, and a stress management plan. What would you love to see this year? Drop your ideas in the comments, send us a DM, or email us at thrivelib@gmail.com. We're listening! #ThriveLib

Onboarding a new library worker is an opportunity to show them what your culture is really about. Amanda McLeod, Emily Cranwell Deinert, and DeAnn Brame talk about what it looks like to do it with care. August 13, 9:30 AM CT thrivelib-2026.heysummit.com/talks/more-t... #ThriveLib

Less than 2 weeks until ThriveLib! What session are you most looking forward to? #thrivelib

There aren't many spaces where library workers get to have these conversations. ThriveLib exists to be that space. thrivelib-2026.heysummit.com #ThriveLib #skybrarians #publibs #medlibs

When systems fail us, what does survival look like? Perry Collins, Hadassah St. Hubert, Ashley Sands, and Dennis Nangle bring multiple perspectives to one of the most important conversations at ThriveLib 2026. August 12, 3:30 PM CT thrivelib-2026.heysummit.com/talks/collec... #ThriveLib

Well-being shouldn't be left to individual library workers to figure out alone. Alysa Hayden joins ThriveLib 2026 to talk about centering safety and boundaries at the organizational level. August 12, 2:00 PM CT thrivelib-2026.heysummit.com/talks/staff-... #ThriveLib

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A Virtual Conference on Well-being for Librarians and Library Staff

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Well-being shouldn't be left to individual library workers to figure out alone. Alysa Hayden joins ThriveLib 2026 to talk about centering safety and boundaries at the organizational level. August 12, 2:00 PM CT thrivelib-2026.heysummit.com/talks/staff-... #ThriveLib

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A Virtual Conference on Well-being for Librarians and Library Staff

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Self-care isn't just personal. For BIPOC library workers, it's collective and it's political. Vivian Bynoe brings this important conversation to ThriveLib 2026. August 12, 12:30 PM CT thrivelib-2026.heysummit.com/talks/radica... #ThriveLib

Professional Development Shouldn’t Be a Luxury – We Lowered Our Subsidized Rate This Year. Here’s Why. Please use the discounted rate. No questions asked. #thrivelib #skybrarians 📚️

Professional Development Shouldn’t Be a Luxury – We Lowered Our Subsidized Rate This Year. Here’s Why.

Professional development shouldn’t be something you have to talk yourself into affording. That’s why ThriveLib 2026 offers a $50 subsidized ticket rate, and why we want to take a moment…

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Self-care isn't just personal. For BIPOC library workers, it's collective and it's political. Vivian Bynoe brings this important conversation to ThriveLib 2026. August 12, 12:30 PM CT thrivelib-2026.heysummit.com/talks/radica... #ThriveLib

Professional Development Shouldn’t Be a Luxury – We Lowered Our Subsidized Rate This Year. Here’s Why. thrivelib.com/2026/07/21/p... #thrivelib #skybrarians 📚

Professional Development Shouldn’t Be a Luxury – We Lowered Our Subsidized Rate This Year. Here’s Why.

Professional development shouldn’t be something you have to talk yourself into affording. That’s why ThriveLib 2026 offers a $50 subsidized ticket rate, and why we want to take a moment…

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There aren't many spaces where library workers get to have these conversations. ThriveLib exists to be that space. thrivelib-2026.heysummit.com #ThriveLib #skybrarians #publibs #medlibs

Are you attending this year's virtual ThriveLib conference? You should! It's all about wellness and well being in the library. I'm thrilled to share I'm keynoting. We'll talk the state of librarian mental health, ideas for improving it, and you'll learn a little yoga. Tickets: thrivelib.com

Staying in library work doesn't have to mean burning out. Cassandra Henwood is joining ThriveLib 2026 to talk about what it looks like to stay rooted in the profession without losing yourself. August 12, 11:00 AM CT thrivelib-2026.heysummit.com/talks/rooted... #ThriveLib

Burnout doesn't stop at borders. Sureshkrishnan Ramakrishnan joins ThriveLib 2026 to talk about collective care for library workers around the world who are navigating crisis. August 12, 9:30 AM CT thrivelib-2026.heysummit.com/talks/bounda... #ThriveLib

If you are an unemployed or underemployed (low pay, not in a professional position, etc) please use our discounted rate! No questions asked. #skybrarians #publibs #medlibs thrivelib-2026.heysummit.com

The Cost of Caring: Recognizing and Navigating Compassion Fatigue in Library Work, A Talk by Hollie Marble thrivelib-2026.heysummit.com/talks/the-co... #thrivelib

Masking Isn’t a Leadership Skill: Neurodivergent Leadership, Identity, and Sustainable Well‑Being, A Talk by Annie Bélanger and @angelapashia.com thrivelib-2026.heysummit.com/talks/maskin... #neurodivergentleadership #leadership #neurodiverence

What does librarian support look like when the budget is zero? Crystal Goldman and Zemirah Ngow are tackling that question head on at ThriveLib 2026. "From Austerity to Solidarity: Reimagining Librarian Support on a Zero-Dollar Budget" August 11, 2:00 PM CT #ThriveLib buff.ly/kRPa32u

What if the antidote to burnout was belonging? Cindy Dancel, Jason Phillips, and Chereeka Garner are exploring how collaborative culture change can bring joy back to library work. August 11, 3:30 PM CT #ThriveLib thrivelib-2026.heysummit.com/talks/from-b...

What if the antidote to burnout was belonging? Cindy Dancel, Jason Phillips, and Chereeka Garner are exploring how collaborative culture change can bring joy back to library work. August 11, 3:30 PM CT #ThriveLib thrivelib-2026.heysummit.com/talks/from-b...

Any time you have the chance to learn from Annie, you should take it!

ThriveLib Reclaiming Joy, Balance, and Boundaries in Libraries@thrivelib.bsky.social · 4w ago

Masking Isn’t a Leadership Skill: Neurodivergent Leadership, Identity, and Sustainable Well‑Being, A Talk by Annie Bélanger and @angelapashia.com thrivelib-2026.heysummit.com/talks/maskin... #neurodivergentleadership #leadership #neurodiverence

I've been working on my talk this weekend and I'm excited to be part of this! All of the sessions look FANTASTIC. Grab a ticket and get your virtual learning on.

ThriveLib Reclaiming Joy, Balance, and Boundaries in Libraries@thrivelib.bsky.social · 4w ago

We're thrilled to share that @heykellyjensen.bsky.social is our 2026 Keynote speaker! Join us for “Pizza Parties Don’t Fit Burnout”: The State of Mental Health in the Library to kick off #thrivelib! #publibs thrivelib-2026.heysummit.com/talks/openin...

What does librarian support look like when the budget is zero? Crystal Goldman and Zemirah Ngow are tackling that question head on at ThriveLib 2026. "From Austerity to Solidarity: Reimagining Librarian Support on a Zero-Dollar Budget" August 11, 2:00 PM CT #ThriveLib buff.ly/kRPa32u

Masking Isn’t a Leadership Skill: Neurodivergent Leadership, Identity, and Sustainable Well‑Being, A Talk by Annie Bélanger and @angelapashia.com thrivelib-2026.heysummit.com/talks/maskin... #neurodivergentleadership #leadership #neurodiverence