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Congratulations to Meredith Fickes of Mickle Middle School on being named NSLA’s School Librarian of the Year! Meredith truly embodies innovation and dedication by mentoring new librarians and creating district-wide curriculum tools, engaging students with creative activities!

Have you tried Book Bedazzling with your students? This post explains how to bedazzle a book cover, check it out and share your tips and tricks with us! everyday-reading.com/how-to-bedazzl…

Summer is almost here, and it’s the perfect time to get kids pumped about reading! Don’t forget to team up with your local public library. How are you building that bridge in your community this year? Drop your best ideas and tips in the comments below!

May is a great time to share the activities happening at your local library over the summer! Partner with the local library to have someone come speak to students and share activities, or create a slideshow to encourage students to check out the events.

We are thrilled to honor Superintendent Matthew Ray of Omaha Public Schools with the NSLA Distinguished Administrator Award! Last week we celebrated his commitment to literacy at Omaha Walnut Hill Elementary, where he spent the morning reading to first-grade students.

Want a green library space but don't have any windows? Here are four plants that are great when there is little or no natural light: ZZ Plant, Snake Plant, Pothos, Cast Iron Plant Share pictures of your library plants in the comments!

Nebraska school libraries are the ultimate playgrounds for creativity through makerspaces and collaborative learning. Our librarians provide the space for students to dream big, try new things, and discover hidden talents. Thank you! #NationalLibraryWeek

Safe, smart, and kind: that’s the digital gold standard our librarians teach every day. For National Library Week, we’re giving a shout-out to the Nebraska school librarians who are our students' best advocates in a connected world.

📚 Finding joy starts with the turn of a page! This #NationalLibraryWeek, we’re celebrating our Nebraska school librarians who are curators of wonder, helping every student find that "just right" book that sparks a lifelong love of learning. Thank you! ✨

It’s #NationalLibraryWeek! 📖 Across the state, Nebraska school librarians are the heart of our school communities. They provide a safe space for every student to explore their interests, find their voice and most importantly, Find Their Joy! ❤️ #FindYourJoy

AI isn’t coming — it’s here. Are you ready? Join us at the Future Ready Nebraska Conference, June 1–2, 2026, to explore what digital literacy looks like right now. Attend in person or via Zoom at no cost! Register at nefutureready.com

The Three Rivers Library System and the other three systems in Nebraska (nlc.nebraska.gov/systems/index.…) offer Book Kits and STEAM kits for libraries to borrow! See our catalog here: libib.com/u/trails/l/113… Many of these are Golden Sower titles, and most kits have ten or more copies.

Join Peter Langella and Matie Mack for an AASL Gathering on Subversive Librarianship. Learn strategic ways to embed DEI and social justice into your library despite external pressures. 🗓 April 22, 2026 | 6:00 PM CT Registration Link: ala.org/aasl/about/gat…

April is National Poetry Month: Here's a fun idea! Take pages from an old book out and set them on a table for students. Create an example of blackout poetry for students, then allow them to use the pages to make their own blackout poetry.

Have a great idea that you are using in the library? Share with others! Fill out this Google Form so everyone around can see your ideas! forms.gle/pqF4FCgyizeeKB…

School librarians are leading digital literacy in the age of AI — and this conference is created with you in mind. 🧠 AI in education ♿ WCAG accessibility 📚 UDL and inclusive pedagogy June 1–2, 2026 Its free! Virtual or in person. Register today: nefutureready.com!

Meet Jessica! Check out our latest Follow Me Friday video! You can also check out the previous Follow Me Friday videos under the Library Visits tab on the NSLA website. drive.google.com/file/d/1dNGHP_…

Need an easy way to get students organized? When students come in, they know their exact spot (for example, “Dark Blue A”). This makes partner work easy—“Partner A talks first, then Partner B”—and helps with quick transitions. You can dismiss students in several ways.

Did you know NebraskAccess provides promotional posters and bookmarks you can share with students and families? Some can even be customized to your school! Check out this link to find them: nlc.nebraska.gov/nebraskaccess/…