South Dakota State Library

06/08/2026

🔆 This summer, SDSL encourages all libraries to fully embrace this year’s Summer Library Program theme: Unearth A Story!

🦖 SDSL invites all libraries to have fun with this theme by planning engaging activities/events within their communities and decorating their libraries to incorporate dinosaurs, paleontology, and archaeology to promote literacy!

📍 For more details on the Summer Library Program Contest, visit library.sd.gov/LIB/CYS/srp.aspx.

06/02/2026

Thanks to Pierre-Fort Pierre Rotary Club for letting us share at your meeting, and to Ann Schwarz for inviting us. We love sharing the services we provide so .
Kathleen Slocum and Joshua Easter presented.
South Dakota State Library, South Dakota Accessible Library Services, Braille and Talking Book Library.

Kathleen Slocum and Josh Easter of the Accessible Library Services Library at the South Dakota State Library shared the theme of their team “That all may read”, outlining free services for anyone - youth through seniors- needing services to read, including audible and braille, large print and dual print. Also needed are volunteers to read books, magazines, newspapers to record and have for South Dakotans.

06/02/2026

Calling all libraries! Host your own Dan Santat Summer Storytelling Challenge for readers ages 8-12. Sign up to receive more information and free prizes! ➡️ https://bit.ly/SantatSummer


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05/01/2026

🧠 Grow your skills through the SDSL Voluntary Certification Program!

👥 Open to all public and academic library staff.

👨🏼‍💻 Apply today at libguides.library.sd.gov/services/cert_accred

04/29/2026

✨ Celebrating SATL awardee Jennifer Egstad, librarian at Sonia Sotomayor Elementary!

👀 With a vibrant bilingual program rooted in culturally rich English and Spanish collections, Jennifer ensures every learner sees their language and identity reflected in the library.

🫴 From community building reading challenges to STEAM-infused lessons and intentional, mission-driven collection development, she creates a dynamic dual language space where students grow as readers, thinkers, and global citizens.

04/29/2026

✨ Celebrating SATL awardee Lois Wollman, librarian at Menno!

🫶 Through creative programming, a well-balanced community-centered collection, and events that bring readers of all ages together, Lois makes the Menno School/Community Library a true hub of learning and connection.

📕 From Book Fair excitement to Read Across America and year-round literacy programs, she cultivates a warm, welcoming space that inspires curiosity and a lifelong love of reading.

04/28/2026

✨Celebrating SATL awardee Lindsey Rohde, librarian at John Harris Elementary!

🦸‍♂️ With a joyful, student-centered library and a mission rooted in literacy, exploration, and digital citizenship, Lindsey creates a space where every child feels welcomed and inspired.

🤖 From STEM innovations like her Explorobot project to engaging programs, flexible spaces, and vibrant genrefied collections, she’s built a dynamic library that ignites curiosity and a lifelong love of reading.

04/28/2026

✨ Celebrating SATL awardee Amanda Hall, librarian at Madison Middle/High School!

🎒 With dynamic programming, hands-on STEAM opportunities, and a mission rooted in fostering a love of reading, Amanda creates a library where curiosity and creativity thrive.

🎓 From Makerspace projects and digital escape rooms to research support and 10,000 yearly checkouts, she leads a vibrant, student-centered library that empowers lifelong learners.

04/27/2026

✨ Celebrating SATL awardee Emelia Gulck, librarian at Jefferson High School!

💡 Through strong leadership, thoughtful collection development, and expanded multilingual resources, Emelia ensures every student can find books and tools that reflect their needs and identities.

📗 From community partnerships like Everybody Reads to a thriving Canvas course with more than 1,000 students, she’s built a vibrant, student-centered library that connects, empowers, and inspires.

04/27/2026

✨ Celebrating SATL awardee Sarah Feldhaus, librarian at Howard Elementary School!

🌱 With a warm, welcoming library at the heart of the school, Sarah creates a space where students explore, connect, and grow as independent learners.

👧 From expanding access through a rich virtual library to building strong search and research skills, she ensures every student feels confident, curious, and excited to learn.