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Volunteers Needed: DCLA Board Positions
Want to help make DCLA an even better resource for DC librarians and library workers? We are looking for a few good people to lead our Academic section, to serve as Career and Leadership Director, and to serve on Board committees. Is that you? Fill out this interest form! We're accepting volunteers on a rolling basis, but the Board is beginning its work for the year, so we'd love to hear from you soon! |
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Have an Idea for a Future DCLA Event? Share them with us!
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If you have an idea for a DCLA event please let us know! The idea for a group trip to the Book Festival came from members at our ALA happy hour. Please email communications@dcla.org with ideas and we can make them happen! |
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DCLA Event: Right to Read Night, October 6
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Join DCLA for the 2026 Right to Read Night virtual event, where we will discuss Jacqueline Woodson’s Brown Girl Dreaming, book bans across the country and how to respond to them, and more. All are encouraged to attend! Join via Zoom link.
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Advocacy Opportunity: Protect E-Rate
The Federal Communication Commission’s Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Program (E‑Rate) is under attack. E-Rate helps libraries connect communities with internet service. It also advances digital equity, enables lifelong learning, and supports libraries as trusted community anchor institutions. Now the FCC is considering cutting E-Rate. You can add your voice and explain why E-Rate is so important to libraries and communities using ALA's advocacy resources. Write a letter to Congress, submit comments to the FCC, and more! More here.
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Three Stars Book Nominees
Are you a school librarian? Prepare your students to vote for the 2027 Three Stars Book Awards! See the nominees for Picture Books below, and check out all the nominees and find out more about the awards on our website.
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Free Masterclass for Librarians: Voices Shaping the Profession
A new resource from Library Journal – a five-part free Masterclass about the state of the library profession. From Library Journal:
“Voices Shaping the Profession brings together Dr. R. David Lankes, The Bowden Professor of Librarianship at The University of Texas at Austin, and an extraordinary lineup of Library Journal Movers & Shakers to share the experiences, ideas, and hard-earned insights that continue to shape libraries today.
Register here. |
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Free Reading Resource: Skybrary
Powered by Reading Is Fundamental, the nation's oldest children's literacy nonprofit, Skybrary, a trusted reading app, provides families free, unlimited access to 100 eBooks and 50 educational videos.
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For children ages 3-9
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Ad free
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Expertly curated
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Child friendly with optional read to me narration and text highlighting
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Works offline – perfect for car rides, waiting rooms, and anywhere without Wi-Fi
Share with your families and they can download Skybrary on the Apple App Store and Googe Play Store or at Skybrary. (They just need to choose the Free Forever Plan). |
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Register Now: Maryland Association of School Librarians Conference
The Maryland Association of School Librarians Conference is Friday, October 16 in Berlin Maryland. It’s a chance to gather with educators and library professionals to share ideas, connect, and learn. Register today! |
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