usd259libraries

The mission of USD259 Libraries is to promote the love of reading through teaching, research, and literacy activities in the library.

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"Library Joy" hit @WichitaUSD259 Isely & Cloud Elementary schools! 🌈📚 Huge thanks to @Mychal3ts for sharing his heart & new book!
Thank you @WatermarkBooks, Assistance League of Wichita & @WichitaFdn for gifting EVERY student a book! We're so happy you were here #WPSLibraryJoy

[Gail Becker @beckergaile]

College Hill is the winner of this morning’s Battle of the Books, 1/21/2026! Thank you Jay Prater, for hosting! @usd259libraries #WPSCommunityOfLearning @JayPraterKAKE

[Gail Becker @beckergaile]

The first 4 teams to kick off the 2026 Battle of the Books are College Hill, Jefferson, Pleasant Valley, and Washington. @usd259libraries #WPSCommunityOfLearning

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More stellar Battle of the Books teams that competed this morning, 1/21/2026: Jefferson, Pleasant Valley, and Washington. @usd259libraries #WPSCommunityOfLearning @JayPraterKAKE

[Gail Becker @beckergaile]

Wichita Public Schools librarians spent the last couple of days in Manhattan with librarians around the state at the 2025 Kansas Library Association state conference. Celebrating 125 years of this professional organization. @usd259libraries @AndreaBrainard

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@dancelibrarian Loved your session! Here are some audience pics for you. Thanks!pp

[Andrew Gonzalez @MrGLibraryMan]

Sitting under the Arch in St. Louis, ready to open new gateways of learning! Excited to join a community of learners over the next few days at #AASL25 and bring fresh ideas home to @usd259libraries. Let’s keep transforming learning and libraries together! #WPSProud 🌟📚

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USD 259 elementary librarians gathered for a powerful PD day focused on intentional planning, instructional excellence & student success. Through strong partnerships & fresh thinking, we’re shaping future-ready learners & leading with purpose. 📚💡 #USD259Libraries #wpsproud

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#USD259Libraries Professional Learning at Its Best!

On Sept 2, WPS library staff gathered for a day of hands-on learning, collaboration, & leadership. From book repair to AI tools lesson planning, our librarians showed why USD259 sets the standard. 📚

We are #wpsproud.

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📚 Huge thanks to SCKLS for bringing the Book Doctor Workshop to Wichita Public Library’s Advanced Learning Library!

#WPSProud library staff & libraries across South Central KS got hands-on training in book repair & preservation with the Book Doctor!🛠️📖 #KASL #Demco #SCKLS

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📚 Strong libraries = strong schools!
Our @usd259libraries LMTS team hosted the 1st guest librarian training of the year, equipping subs to keep learning flowing in every library. Behind the scenes, we’re #wpsproud to support students + literacy daily. #SchoolLibraries

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Before students arrived, our new USD 259 librarians engaged in elite, multi-day training in:
💻 Destiny tools 📖Instructional planning & standards
🏫 Model Library visits (Bostic & Franklin)
Led by #wpsproud library leaders, they're prepared to inspire & empower. #usd259libraries

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Excited to welcome a talented group of new librarians to Wichita Public Schools! They bring fresh energy & a passion for reading, inquiry, & lifelong learning. Can’t wait to see the impact they’ll have in our schools & libraries this year! #WPSProud #LibraryLeaders

[Gail Becker @beckergaile]

@AndreaBrainard training new Wichita Public School librarians and demonstrating a linked standards-based lesson plan template developed by one of our stellar librarians some years back. It is definitely a game changer and 🤯! @usd259libraries

[Gail Becker @beckergaile]

@WichitaUSD259 Battle of the Books teams touring Red Rocks, home of William Allen White. @usd259libraries

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40 @WichitaUSD259 elementary students on the campus of Emporia State University for the first annual state Battle of the Books competition! @usd259libraries

[Gail Becker @beckergaile]

#WPSProud of Hyde Elementary Battle of the Books team taking 2nd in the state competition! @usd259libraries @WichitaUSD259

[Andrew Gonzalez @MrGLibraryMan]

School librarians showed up & shined at the KASL Southeast Workshop! 💛 Huge thanks to our presenters & all the incredible librarians who shared ideas on AI, picture books, grants, & lesson planning. Together, we are building stronger school libraries—one idea at a time! #KASLKS

[Kansas Association of School Librarians @ksschoollib]

Just look at all the goodness coming your way at the Southeast workshop! Secure your spot now at:
https://t.co/taW1aWNrkK

[Gail Becker @beckergaile]

Congratulations to Colvin elementary, this afternoon’s Battle of the Books champs! @WichitaUSD259 @usd259libraries