Library Goddess

Took a break from thrillers for Lindy West (I lowkey want to drive a van across country now). 🚐

From MLIS application to decision in just 30 minutes!

Thinking about pursuing your Master of Library and Information Science? Stop by Richland Library Main on Thursday, May 21 from 5–7 p.m. for real-time application review and leave with your decision in 30 minutes.

Make an appointment to get started: https://bit.ly/4ureICp

Looking for ways to keep kids reading this summer?

The ALSC - The Association for Library Service to Children 2026 Summer Reading Lists are here, organized by age and ready to share with families, students, and your community.

Free to download at https://www.ala.org/alsc/publications-resources/book-lists/summer-2026

Core memories!

🍕📚 It’s HERE! Summer of Stories™ enrollment starts TODAY!
Time to turn reading into rewards (hello, pizza! 😍)

➡️ Enrollment is OPEN now—everyone must enroll each year (school & homeschool doesn’t carry over)
➡️ Download or update the BOOK IT!® App
➡️ Tap “Enroll Now” and complete the form

🍕 Important: If you downloaded the app earlier and added child profiles, that’s a great first step—but you may not be fully enrolled yet. Be sure to tap “Enroll for Summer” and complete registration!

Once enrolled, your information (registered children) will appear in the app when the program officially begins on June 1.

📖 Pre-K – 6th grade
📅 June 1 – August 31
🍕 First reward drops July 1–15

✨ Pro tip: Add the correct number of readers during registration—you can’t go back and add more later!

Let’s make this a summer full of stories, smiles, and pizza from Pizza Hut 🍕💛
Need help? [email protected] or “Contact Us” in the app!

This Thursday, May 7th. Join us for a panel discussion with Sylvia Wright and Lisa Ellis. Register at the link below and please share the info with your people! https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_M64QHQXTdO7pdwSBO5WoQ

Building a supportive community starts with you. 💚

As we approach Mental Health Awareness Month this May, AASL is dedicated to providing school librarians with the tools they need to support student wellness.

Librarian Read. Librarian Chosen. The 2026 LIBRARIAN FAVORITES are live!

Check out this year’s wonderful selection of diverse and vibrant book lists.

Learn more: https://cbcbooks.org/awards-and-book-lists/kids-favorites/

This is one of those books you 1. Want to read again, immediately and 2. Want to talk about with others. 🐄

Books I’ve recently listened to 👂