Washington Library Association

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Now announcing the Neurodivergence & Libraries Summit Keynote Author, Mike Jung! He is the author of THE BOYS IN THE BACK ROW and more. Hear from Mike about his experience being diagnosed as autistic and the ways his neurodivergent identity has shaped his work.

The summer issue of Alki, the open access, peer-reviewed journal of the Washington Library Association, is available now. Get a peek at WLA conference experiences, read a heartening letter from a new member, and more! Read it at alki.pubpub.org/39-2

Today is #NationalBookLoversDay! What books are you loving right now?

Will you be attending the Neurodivergence & Libraries Summit on Sept 8? Stay tuned for an exciting speaker announcement!

Washington State Adult Summer Reading Book Bingo 2023 is here! #BookBingoNW2023 What are YOU reading this summer? loom.ly/otqH6zo

@JessixaBagley's Maurice & @WeHerebyRefuse by @FrankAbe, @TamikoN, Ross Ishikawa, & Matt Sasaki are representing WA at the 2023 #NatBookFest! @WAStateLib @Chinmusicpress @winglukemuseum @ChronicleBooks @librarycongress Download posters & bookmarks here: loom.ly/C8C3VQo

Happy 4th of July! The WLA office is closed today and will reopen regular hours tomorrow, July 5. We hope you have a safe and pleasant holiday!

Last chance to apply for Washington Digital Heritage Grants through the @WAStateLib! The 2023-2024 Washington Digital Heritage Grants will close for applications this Friday, June 30 at 11:59 PM. loom.ly/IH9mmHI

Last week to apply to the WLA Scholarships! Apply by June 30 for your opportunity to receive funding towards your degree, certificate program, or conference and workshop attendance. Learn more about the requirements and apply at wla.org/wla-scholarshi….

Happy Juneteenth! The WLA office is closed today.

Only two weeks left to apply to WLA Scholarships! Whether working towards a degree, certificate, or seeking funding to attend the #WLA2024 Conference, one of the seven scholarships is sure to meet your needs! Learn more and apply at wla.org/wla-scholarshi… before June 30.

Washington State Library is hosting Third Thursdays: Trustee Topics online TODAY, 4:30-5:15 pm. Join Sara Jones, the Washington State Librarian, Library Boards/Trustees, Directors, and subject matter expert guests. Learn more and register to attend at loom.ly/b4cSgRQ

You've read the nominees and cast your votes. Now, it's time to announce the WLA Book Award winners! Playlist of announcement videos can be found on the WLA YouTube: loom.ly/E8osgRE

The library card catalog auction has closed! After 22 bids, the final bid rung in at $1,100! Congratulations to @LizEbersole, Co-Chair of WLA Professional Development Committee. Thanks again to Kate Laughlin of Primary Source Seattle for refurbishing and donating the catalog!

Happy Pride Month! WLA wants to hear about how your library celebrates Pride! Comment below or tag #WLAPride in your posts this month so that we can share the love!

Bidding for this beautiful midcentury converted card catalog table ENDS TODAY, 8 pm PDT. Catalog originally from UW campus. All proceeds benefit the Washington Library Association, a 501(c)3 non profit. For more details and to place your bid visit loom.ly/xohpNyw

Fun fact about the Library Card Catalog converted table - each drawer fits a bottle of wine! ONLY 3 days left to place a bid - Auction ends May 25, 8 pm. Place bid at loom.ly/xohpNyw Thanks to WLA member Primary Source for donating a catalog for this annual tradition!

Final call for proposals! Today is the last day to submit your program proposal for the 2023 ALD/ACRL-WA and ACRL-OR Conference. The theme is "The Work of Libraries." Proposals are due by EOD on May 22! Learn more and submit your proposal, by visiting forms.gle/4qSbz2YaDUngGc…

Bidding now open for this beautiful midcentury converted card catalog table Catalog originally from University of Washington campus. All proceeds benefit the Washington Library Association, a 501(c)3 non profit. For more details and to place your bid visit loom.ly/xohpNyw