Hello Friends/Colleagues,

1) To vote in the upcoming ALA/AASL vote, renew or join ALA/AASL by Jan. 31st to ensure you receive a ballot. I hope you'll cast your ballot for Barbara Johnson for AASL President.

2) If you'd like to register for the ALA Virtual Event on Feb. 10th: Recharging in Challenging Times, and you register between Fri., Jan. 30 and Feb. 2nd, you'll get $15 off the registration. All details below for this event. (On demand access available through May 10, 2026.)

3) Student ALA members: you can register for this ALA virtual event for FREE!

Respectfully,

~Val

Valerie DiLorenzo

CASL President

Connecticut Association of School Librarians' Organization Address:

4 Wotton Lane

Burlington, CT 06013

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From: ALA VIRTUAL <confs@ala.org>
Date: Thu, Jan 29, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Subject: 📚 Just Announced + 3 Days to Save!
To: <president@ctcasl.org>

Acting Librarian of Congress Robert Newlen joins ALA President Sam Helmick—and registration is on sale this weekend!

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Image: Recharging in Challenging Times - An ALA Virtual Event - Feb. 10, 2026 - FOR OUR LIBRARIES. American Library Association

Two reasons to register for the Recharging in Challenging Times ALA Virtual Event this weekend!

Image: Closing Keynote - Photos of Acting Librarian of Congress Robert R. Newlen and ALA President Sam Helmick

A newly announced closing keynote conversation.

We're thrilled to announce our closing keynote: Acting Librarian of Congress Robert R. Newlen in conversation with ALA President Sam Helmick on what it takes to lead libraries through uncertainty—and how to sustain yourself while doing it.

And a limited-time registration discount!

Image: Flash Sale - Announcing 3 Days to Save! Begins Jan. 30 - Ends Feb. 2 at 11:59pm CT

For three days only, registration for the Recharging in Challenging Times ALA Virtual Event is $15 off. We know budgets and capacity are stretched, and we hope this savings makes it a little easier for you to join us.


	Register Now!

The Flash Sale runs Friday, January 30 – Monday, February 2, at 11:59 PM CT and applies to new registrations only.

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