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You wear many hats in order to serve your community. @NoveListRA supports you and your essential work. Let us provide inspiration and ideas to make your work easier. https://t.co/Ecb0Er3DqY

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Join our ARSL Networking Groups! We are hosting our Neurodiverse group today, 8/16 @ 3 pm PT/6 pm ET.

Meeting Requirements: ARSL Membership and Zoom registration (https://t.co/BTPb9nST4o)

If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected].

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Join our ARSL Networking Groups! We are hosting our Adult Services group today, 8/14 @ 10 am PT/ 1 pm ET.

Meeting Requirements: ARSL Membership and Zoom registration (https://t.co/j13al9UumV)

If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected].

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Our final #ARSL2023 keynote announcement: Storyteller Will Stuck! Will worked in public libraries for 24 years and became a professional speaker, workshop presenter, and "edu-tainer" in 2017. No matter the audience, his passion for stories, books, and libraries shines through.

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Join our ARSL Networking Groups! We are hosting our Youth & Teen Services group today, 8/10, @ 12 pm PT/ 3 pm ET.

Meeting Requirements: ARSL Membership and Zoom registration (https://t.co/SrbogOe6Ub)

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

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2024 ARSL Board elections close TODAY at 3pm PT / 4pm MT / 5pm CT / 6pm ET! Visit https://t.co/f4G7WMkdXW to read candidate statements and cast your vote.

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Now announcing our fourth and final "Voices of Fantasy" panelist, Anna-Marie McLemore!

Anna-Marie McLemore (they/them) writes stories as queer, Latine, and trans as they are. They are the author of THE WEIGHT OF FEATHERS, WILD BEAUTY, BLANCA & ROJA, LAKELORE, and more.

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Today's #ARSL2023 keynote announcement: Charlotte Nicole Davis, author of the GOOD LUCK GIRLS duology & other critically acclaimed works for young adults

Originally from Kansas City, Charlotte (any/all) moved to NYC to get their MFA in Writing for Children from The New School

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Another day, another #ARSL2023 keynote speaker announcement. Featuring Megan Bannen, author of THE BIRD AND THE BLADE, SOULSWIFT, and more! Megan lives in the Kansas City area with her family and more pets than is reasonable. Tune in tomorrow for our next speaker announcement!

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Today on our #ARSL2023 keynote speaker lineup: Britney Lewis, the author of THE UNDEAD TRUTH OF US and THE DARK PLACE. She strongly supports We Need Diverse Books, and she’s an avid follower of #DVpit and #BVM. Check back Monday for another exciting keynote reveal!

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Calling all ARSL members! Just under a week remains to vote in the 2024 ARSL Board Elections! Voting closes Thursday, August 10. Find candidate statements, timeline, form link and more at https://t.co/f4G7WMjG8o. We appreciate your participation!

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We're thrilled to announce our #ARSL2023 keynote lineup, starting with Adib Khorram!

Adib is the author of DARIUS THE GREAT IS NOT OKAY, DARIUS THE GREAT DESERVES BETTER, KISS & TELL, and SEVEN SPECIAL SOMETHINGS: A NOWRUZ STORY.

Check back tomorrow for another keynote reveal!

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Join our ARSL Networking Groups! We are hosting our Librarians with Disabilities group tomorrow, August 2, @ 10 am PT/ 1 pm ET.

Meeting Requirements: ARSL Membership and Zoom registration (https://t.co/sbI00vBpKh)

If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected].

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Join our ARSL Networking Groups! We are hosting our LGBTQ+ group tomorrow, 7/25, @ 12 pm PT/ 3 pm ET.

Meeting Requirements: ARSL Membership and Zoom registration (https://t.co/QlaYeXAOOZ)

If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected].

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Join our ARSL Networking Groups! We are hosting our Directors, Managers, & Administration group tomorrow, 7/21, at 1 pm PT/ 4 pm ET.

Requirements: ARSL Membership and Zoom registration (https://t.co/tUEzWlzSvB).

If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected].

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Join our ARSL Networking Groups! We are hosting our Library Workers of Color group tomorrow, July 19 @ 10 am PT/1 pm ET.

Meeting Requirements: ARSL Membership and Zoom registration (https://t.co/Yn5C4qQwLb)

If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected].

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Tomorrow is the Early Bird Registration deadline! Be sure to register by then to secure the best pricing. We hope to see you at #ARSL2023! Register at https://t.co/XnXcveyrou

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Time is running out! Get registered for #ARSL2023 at the best price possible - Early Bird Registration is closing in ONE WEEK. Don't miss your chance to save before it's too late. Register at https://t.co/4RBqPnar5h

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Happy 4th of July! The ARSL office is closed today and will reopen regular office hours tomorrow, July 5. Have a safe and fun holiday weekend!

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ARSL Member Meeting at ALA! Join us for a chance to meet in person, shares our successes, & talk about the unique challenges faced by our smaller and sometimes isolated institutions and staff. Those who are ARSL-curious are welcome to attend! https://t.co/PTeAV9I7aC