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Supercharging Your Library with Parent Volunteers

Posted by Marie Langevin | 11/10/2025 | Collaboration, Literacy |

We like to think of ourselves as superheroes, right? We can do it all on our own faster, better,...

I Went to the AASL Conference! Now What?!?

Posted by Marie Langevin | 10/21/2025 | AASL National Conference |

There’s nothing quite like the energy of the AASL National Conference: the sessions that spark new ideas, the hallway conversations that lead to unexpected collaborations, the keynotes that reminded you of the importance of your work, and the reminder that we’re part of a vibrant community of learners.

But once the excitement fades and you’re back in your library, it’s easy for all that inspiration to get lost in the day-to-day. Here are practical ways to keep that momentum going and make sure you truly maximize your conference experience.

Counting Down: 10 Things I’m Most Excited About for Conference Week!

Posted by Marie Langevin | 10/14/2025 | AASL National Conference |

I can’t believe the conference I looked forward to all year is finally here! Every conference, I leave feeling reenergized, inspired, and surrounded by my people – library folk who share the same passion and purpose. Here are the top ten things I’m most excited about this year (in no particular order!).