New York City School Library System

05/06/2026

Join K–12 librarians on May 6th at 6:00 pm (CT) for a relaxed virtual “social hour” hosted by and special guest Kelsey LaPort, co-author of the upcoming book from AASL and ALA Editions, "Guiding Youth from Eco-Anxiety to Empowerment."

Let’s talk sustainability in school libraries—everything from programming and purchasing to collection development and advocacy.

No presentations—just real conversation.

Share what’s working, what’s not, and leave with fresh ideas, new connections, and renewed energy.

Register Here: https://bit.ly/42aGc2D

05/05/2026

We offer our congratulations to Donna Gray on being named a 2026 Library Journal Mover and Shaker https://www.libraryjournal.com/page/movers-and-shakers-2026 New York City Public Schools New York City School Library System

Libraries are meeting this year’s challenges with a wide range of action, all themore reason to shine a light on the ways—often simple (but not easy), oftenincremental, and nearly always rooted in great care and concern—that libraryworkers are supporting their communities.

05/04/2026

Sign the petition to support school librarians and fully fund school libraries in the United States!

05/01/2026

April is School Library Month, when school librarians across the U.S. are encouraged to host activities to help their school and local community celebrate the essential role that strong school libraries play in transforming learning. For more than 40 years, School Library Month has highlighted the vital role school libraries play in the lives and education of our nation’s youth.

The American Association of School Librarians' efforts for a national School Library Month were spearheaded by Lucille Cole Thomas, chair of the School Library Media Month Committee. Thomas and her committee diligently gathered ideas from previous state and local celebrations for school libraries and compiled a 52-page handbook for the first national observance.

On April 1, 1985, their work culminated with the official start of School Library Media Month, which kicked off at a ceremony on the west steps of the U.S. Capitol. The theme of the first national observance was “Where Learning Never Ends: The School Library Media Center.”

Read more: https://bit.ly/4vZgKdQ

04/22/2026

THE LIBRARIANS is heading to Queens Public Library next Wednesday, April 22nd, (National Library Outreach Day) for a special screening and Q&A as part of our National Library Week tour. Doors open at 5pm, film begins at 5.15pm and it’s free!

Stay post-screening for a community conversation with Director/Producer Kim A Snyder - Films, Nick Buron (Chief Librarian), Kirsten Miller (Author), Lindsay Klemas (Library Coordinator), Kelly M. Coffey (Librarian), moderated by filmmaker Taylor Purdee.

Register now on the Queens Library website: https://www.queenslibrary.org/calendar/culture-connection-the-librarians-documentary-screening-and-panel-discussion-with-the-filmmaker/013810-0326

04/22/2026

A huge thank you to The New York Community Trust for providing generous support to bring librarians together for a special professional learning community!

We’re thrilled to continue leading the Campus Librarians Network, co-designed and co-facilitated by the Astor Center for Public School Libraries at New Visions and the NYC School Library System. This year, we’re focusing on building partnerships between teachers and librarians to ensure students gain the information literacy skills they need for school, college and career success.

https://www.newvisions.org/program/ci-programs/campus-librarian

https://thenytrust.org/