KASL is the professional organization of all Kentucky School Librarians, a state affiliate of the Kentucky Library Association, and a national affiliate of the American Association of School Librarians, a section of the American Library Association.

To become a member of KASL, complete the application for membership on the KLA website and select the Kentucky Association of School Librarians as your section. Directions for joining KLA. Contact KASL with any questions: contact@kasl.us 

Thank you to our KASL 2024 Summer Refresher Sponsors!

We award book grants each summer to provide libraries with our KBA titles. 

Winners will be announced in July and should be picked up at Summer Refresher. If you are not attending Summer Refresher, you must have a Librarian friend willing to pick them up for you. 

Use the link provided to apply for one of our book grants!  Good Luck!

2024 KBA Book Grant Application

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The Kentucky Association of School Librarians advocates for strong school library programs across the state. Our libraries empower students with essential literacy, research, critical thinking, and technology skills. We also help foster their creativity and curiosity.

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