Alaska Library Association

04/21/2026

Today we celebrate Library Workers, without whom our libraries cannot work. We all have a story to tell about a time when a caring library professional made a difference in our lives. Make sure you take a moment today to thank a library worker for making your Alaska community stronger and more deeply connected.

04/21/2026

Thank you to Alaska's School Librarians for going above and beyond. From digital literacy and research skills to creating a calming space for curious minds, you are a vital part of our school communities.

To celebrate , brings you this quote from AASL Past President, Becky Calzada. "School librarians work in a profession in service to others and the impact of a single school librarian’s actions on a broader network can be immeasurable over time. Just as a stone thrown into a pond creates expanding ripples, illustrating how an initial action or change can have a wider impact, school librarians initiate actions everyday that have a ripple effect on student learning, teacher practices, and the overall school culture." Read more about Becky's passion for school librarians in this blog post - https://knowledgequest.aasl.org/know-thy-impact-celebrating-schools-library-month/

03/30/2026

The Young Reader's Choice Award (YRCA) 2027 nominees have been posted! https://pnla.org/yrca/nominees-2027

The 2027 YRCA Nominee list is at https://pnla.org/yrca/nominees-2027

Check it out!

03/28/2026

We just got to interview the Pulitizer Prize winning artist, writer, adventurer and creator of “Feeding Ghosts” for an upcoming variation on Sitka Tells Tales.

“Tessa Hulls is a neuron igniter. Weaving together history, humor, illustrations, and exhaustive research, she brings to life in her talks corners of human and natural history you never knew you cared so deeply about.” -Alicia Craven, Seattle Arts & Lectures.

Tessa is the endnote speaker at the Alaska Library Annual Conference on Saturday, March 28th at 4 PM at the Harrigan Centennial Hall in Sitka Space limited. Get there at 3:30 pm. Admission $20 cash. Sitka Public Library Alaska Library Association

03/26/2026

Thank you, of the Sitka Public Library.

Check out our online auction happening this week. Sign up today. Share with your friends!
tinyurl.com/aklaauction26

03/24/2026

Another AkLA 2026 treat from Maite of Sitka🐶

03/22/2026

Hey, Conference-goers! Maite Lorente, stellar Sitka librarian, has charted a unique experience that will set the course for AkLA 2026.

Maite's words:

🌊A Tribute to the Ocean🌊 is a sample of a series created to highlight the critical role that commercial fishing and the people involved play in the life of Sitka, our town. The artist, Stephen Lawrie, has agreed to showcase some of his paintings to welcome librarians from every part of Alaska to Sitka Public Library. Here you can find more information about what the exhibition is about:
https://www.sitkawild.org/thisthingwecalltheocean

03/21/2026

Hey, Conference-goers! Get an Early Glimpse of AkLA 2026 at Our Pre-Conference Session:

Emma Eriksson presents “Turning Your Teens into Library Leaders.”

🚣‍♀️Explore The Freedom to Read Teen Advocacy Toolkit, developed by Emma Karin Eriksson, Kelly Jensen, and the Books Unbanned Team at Brooklyn Public Library: https://booksunbanned.com/toolkit

📖Read Kelly’s article: https://thespottedcatmagazine.com/2025/07/01/guide-the-next-generation-of-intellectual-freedom-advocates-with-this-free-toolkit-from-the-brooklyn-public-library-book-censorship-news-june-27-2025/

03/20/2026

🛶⛵️🛥️🛳️Hey, Conference-goers! It is time to sign up for the AkLA 2026 online silent auction, which starts Monday, March 23, at 10:00 a.m.! 69 items, ranging from an ivory story bracelet to a librarians’ sampler quilt, are up for bid. All items will be on display in the vendors' hall during the conference.

🌊View the online auction at AkLA 2026 Auction: https://www.charityauctionstoday.com/bid/16185

🌊Register ahead of time to bid. All bidding will be done online.

🌊The auction will give you updates on whether you have been outbid and if you win the item. The auction ends Saturday, March 28, at noon. Items should be picked up by 3:00pm.

🌊Bidders must be present in Sitka to pick up the item if they win, or they may designate someone to take it to their home.

🌊Library staff may be available to mail small items to a winning bidder who is unable to attend. Additional fees will be charged.