ACL Meeting Friday, May 8, 2026: Just a quick reminder for our Bay Area members! Please join us for our ACL Meeting on Friday, May 8, 2026, from 9:30am-Noon, over Zoom. The Zoom link will [continue reading]
Updates
2026 I Love My Librarian Awards Announced
2026 I Love My Librarian Awards Announced: The American Library Association announced its annual I Love My Librarian awards, which included two Bay Area librarians. The awardees are nominated by library users. Mia Gittlen, librarian [continue reading]
Yoga Storytime Ideas
Yoga Storytime Revised January 2026 In recent years several libraries have started a yoga-themed storytime to get the kids moving, focus on their breathing, and allow time to de-stress. These yoga storytimes have proven quite [continue reading]
Performers’ Showcase Registration Now Open for our audience!
Performers Showcase Registration: The annual ACL Performers’ Showcase offers the opportunity to meet and evaluate a variety of children’s performers active in the Bay Area. The next Showcase will be held on Saturday, February 7, [continue reading]
ACL Meeting Friday, October 10, 2025
ACL Meeting Friday, October 10, 2025: Just a quick reminder for our Bay Area members! On October 10 we’ll be taking a field trip for our monthly meeting. It will take place at Children’s Fairyland [continue reading]
Social Justice Children’s Book Fair
Social Justice Children’s Book Fair Set for December 6, 2025: The 9th Annual Social Justice Children’s Book Fair is scheduled for December 6, 2025, at Emerson Elementary School in Oakland, CA. 2025 Book Fair – [continue reading]
Welcome ACL Helfeld Scholars, Part 2!
Pedro Perez Hello I’m Pedro Perez . I’m from San Pablo California! I’ve worked in libraries since 2008. I’ve always been fascinated by children’s literature, children’s programming, and storytelling. I enjoy fantasy, sci-fi, but I [continue reading]
ACL Meeting Friday, June 13, 2025
ACL Meeting Friday, June 13, 2025: Just a quick reminder for our Bay Area members! Please join us for our ACL Meeting on Friday, June 13, 2025, from 9:00am-Noon, at the Oakland Public Library, 125 [continue reading]