Kristin Pekoll

👀 You have got to be kidding me. theatlantic.com/politics/archi…

Fact: Public librarians in Illinois provided approximately 1.5 million hours of service in 2021. That’s 171 years’ worth of service to their communities. ➡ Learn more at mylibraryis.org/talking-points.

LeVar Burton was honored this week with the National Humanities Medal for his acting and literacy advocacy work in a ceremony at the White House. "My ancestors are dancing and my heart is full," the "Reading Rainbow" host wrote after the event. bit.ly/3YDGoq0

The countdown is on! Submit your creative, innovative, and inspiring proposals for the 2025 Illinois Youth Services Institute by this Friday, October 25! ow.ly/OESN50TQ3iF #IYSI2025

The NFC North is absolutely rollin' 😤

Registration for this year's ILA Annual Conference opens in less than a month! Mark your calendars for Monday, July 22, when registration officially opens! #ILAAC24

I would like to know where I can get all of the #LizDanger tshirts. There should be a shop with this book like some books have playlists.

U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals opinion in the Little, et al., vs. Llano County, lawsuit reaffirms that removing books to prevent access to certain points of view violates the First Amendment. ow.ly/ne1850SbMsV

Several south suburban library districts get by with very little state funding, but we're moving to change that with $2 million in grants to improve technology offerings at the facilities. Check out this story by @DailySouthtown/@chicagotribune ⤵️⤵️ chicagotribune.com/2024/06/07/sec…

So thrilled to have Mychal as the Illinois Library association’s president program. #ilaac24

The @ALALibrary has released its annual list of the Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2023 and the State of America’s Libraries Report. ow.ly/uijv50RaqxP #RightToReadDay

📚Happy #NationalLibraryWeek! It's a time to celebrate our dedicated librarians and library staff who inspire and unlock potential in all of us. Visit your local library, sign up for a library card, explore what they have offer – and thank a librarian for all that they do.

Thank you @POTUS for standing for the freedom to read at tonight's #SOTU! For resources and opportunities to fight book bans in your community, join the @UABookBans campaign: uniteagainstbookbans.org/take-action/

We're thrilled to announce the speakers for the 2024 ILA Annual Conference! They include Emmy award-winning actor, author, and humorist Nick Offerman; librarian and social media sensation Mychal Threets; and author and illustrator Oge Mora. bit.ly/3UZx7Hq #ILAAC24

Eat All the Popcorn! Support the @fpsd91 PTO. popup.doublegood.com/s/87q5b3kb

The ILA 2024 Annual Conference Program Committee is seeking program proposals for this year’s conference, set for October 8-10, at the Peoria Civic Center. The deadline for submissions is April 5, 2024. Learn more and submit 👉ow.ly/NFRk50QvC4R.

You have to be a leading lady but you can’t be nominated for best actress. You have to be a strong female director but you can’t be nominated for best director. You have to have a wildly popular dance song but you can’t be nominated for best original song.

We need nominations!

The Chapters have gathered!!! @ALALibrary Chapters often serve as the front lines for legislative and #advocacy trends related to libraries. Learning from each other and sharing our stories is vital and heartening! As @IowaLA Past President, I thank you! #LibLearnX24

Not a coincidence #LibLearnX24 #GoPackGo