Summer Refresher

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KASL GIVES BACK at Summer Refresher 23 Join us for an impactful opportunity titled "KASL Gives Back" at Summer Refresher. We are coming together as a community of librarians to make a tangible difference in the lives of those affected by the devastating floods in Eastern Kentucky. Last summer, libraries in the region faced significant challenges due to the overwhelming tasks brought on by the floods. As a result, many donated books have remained uncataloged, preventing their availability to eager readers. This is where we can step in and lend our expertise. During this session, we will embark on a service project aimed at cataloging these donated books. By pooling our collective knowledge, experience, and skills, we can accomplish an incredible amount of work. Be a part of restoring access to knowledge and fostering a love for reading in the affected communities. Please consider taking a bit of your conference day to contribute to this project!
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Schedule at a Glance

Monday, July 10

10:00 - 11:15 KASL July Board Meeting (Western Hills High Library)

11:15 - 11:45 KASL Board Members Lunch (Western Hills High Library)

12:00 - 1:30 Session 1 (Western Hills High)

1:30 - 3:00 Session 2 (Western Hills High)

12:00 - 1:00 Session 1 (KY Historical Society)

1:00 - 2:00 Session 2 (KY Historical Society)

2:00 - 3:00 Session 3 (KY Historical Society)

5:00 - 6:00 Pre-Awards Dinner Social Hour (The Foundry on Broadway)

6:00 - 8:00 KASL Awards Dinner at The Foundry on Broadway (separately ticketed event)

Tuesday, July 11, Western Hills High School

7:15 Registration Desk Opens

7:15am - 3:30pm Vendor Hall Opens in WHHS Gym

7:15 - 8:00 Light Breakfast Available (Vendor Hall/Gym)

8:00 - 8:55 OPENING SESSION WITH KEYNOTE (WHHS Auditorium)

9:00 - 9:55 Session 1

10:00 - 10:55 Session 2

11:00 - 11:55 Session 3

12:00 - 1:30 Lunch and Vendor Hall Dedicated Time (WHHS Cafeteria and Vendor Hall/Gym)

1:30 - 2:25 Session 4

2:30 - 3:25 Session 5

3:30 Closing Session/KASL Annual Business Meeting (agenda here)/DOOR PRIZES! (WHHS Auditorium)

Summer Refresher Location

Western Hills High School

100 Doctors Dr, Frankfort, KY 40601

Educational Outreach Grants

The Kentucky Association of School Librarians knows many of you present at non-library-specific conferences to help highlight the librarian profession, how we support students and teachers, and the great things going on inside your library.


KASL has funds set aside to help Kentucky librarians attend non-library-specific conferences and continue highlighting our profession.


Please consider submitting an application for KASL Educational Outreach Opportunities. Applications will be reviewed and presentations sponsored on a case-by-case basis depending on available funds.

Please contact hollis.hart@newport.kyschools.us if you have any questions!