Virtual Happy Hour & Silent Auction In Support of NYC School Librarians
You're invited to a Virtual Happy Hour & Silent Auction in Support of NYC School Librarians
EveryLibrary and the New York City School Librarians Association (NYSCLA) have formed an advocacy partnership that will enable the two organizations to work together to ensure that in the next school year, every librarian is returned to their libraries and that no school librarian positions are lost in the process.
Please join us live and online on Monday, April 19, 2021 at 6:00PM EDT for our Virtual Happy Hour featuring appearances from librarians, politicians, stakeholders, students, and a few local celebrities who recognize and appreciate the crucial role school librarians play in so many students’ lives.
We have two very easy ways for you to join the fun on Monday at 6pm Eastern:
-
EveryLibrary's Facebook Live event page: https://www.facebook.com/120778038066631/posts/2806088082868933/
- Our YouTube Live event link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BD3sp2x6qg
The Silent Auction is live and online now, too. Please check it out at https://www.32auctions.com/EveryLibrary2021. With over a dozen exciting lots to bid on you can find a trip for yourself or a great gift for a friend. All proceeds benefit our campaign outreach on behalf of NYCSLA members and school librarians in the City.
Hosted By Emmy-winning writer and author, Frank Lesser.
- Letitia James - New York State Attorney General
- Andrew Gounardes - New York State Senator
- Justin Brannan - Councilman
- Jumaane Williams-Public Advocate
New York City Notables:
- Michael Imperioli- The Sopranos, Talking Sopranos podcast
- Steve Schirripa- The Sopranos, Talking Sopranos podcast
- Cheryl Wills- Anchor, 'NY1 Live At Ten'/Host
- Tara Rosenblum - News 12 Anchor
Authors and Illustrators:
- Jason Reynolds - Author and 2020 LOC National Ambassador for Young People's Literature
- Shauna J. Grant - Cartoonist and Illustrator
- Linda Sarsour- Author and Activist
- Danielle Paige - Author
- Evan Narcisse - Author
- Abigail Denson - Author
- Travis Nichols - Author
- John Patrick Green - Author
School Librarians, Teachers, and Families
- Ashley Hawkins
- Ellen Bayer
- Christina Gavin
- Vincent Hyland
- Peter Allen-Lamphere
- Alexandra Haridopolos
- Elle Hauschen
- Ivonne Cintron
- The Delaney Family
Sign up on this page to RSVP to keep in touch with EveryLibrary and NYCSLA!
About the partnership
New York City School Librarians’ Association (NYCSLA) and EveryLibrary, two organizations that provide critical support to libraries and librarians, are announcing their advocacy partnership and goals for coming years. "This partnership between EveryLibrary and NYCSLA will enable us to push through proactive policies that support New York City school libraries that have been decimated or defunded during COVID-19," says Jillian Ehlers, NYCSLA President.
School library programs have been hit hard across the country during the COVID-19 pandemic. In New York City, funding challenges and changes to the way school is held online have led to the reassignment of school librarians away from their libraries. NYCSLA and EveryLibrary are working together to ensure that in the next school year that every school librarian is returned to their libraries and we do not lose any school librarian positions in the process.
Holding the Line on Cuts
In their first year of partnership, from 2021 through 2022, NYCSLA and EveryLibrary will focus on making proactive policy recommendations to restore school librarians who have been dislocated or reassigned. "There's a need for school libraries to be flexible in their instructional support during this upcoming restoration period," said John Chrastka, Executive Director of EveryLibrary. "And libraries themselves will need the funding and community support to make this happen."
Restore and Expand Library Capacity
After policies have been put in place to restore library programs to meet the needs of their communities, NYCSLA and EveryLibrary will hold the administration accountable to current mandates, rules, and regulations.
Over the next five years, NYCSLA and EveryLibrary hope to expand the school librarian workforce across all New York City schools by expanding the mandate, rules, and regulations to include school librarians in elementary schools.
"I'm proud and pleased by this partnership between EveryLibrary and NYSCLA, because we are stronger together," stated Chrastka. "With more school librarians at work in our schools,” adds Ehlers, “We will be able to achieve our goals for all New York City students.”
EveryLibrary is a 501c4 political action committee dedicated to building voter support for libraries. Since 2012, EveryLibrary has provided donor-supported pro-bono advising and consulting to 115 library campaigns helping to win over $328 million in stable tax funding. EveryLibrary provides strategic advising and campaign support to school library communities on education and tax policy, along with supporting dozens of challenges to school library budgets and school librarian positions in schools and districts across the country through its SaveSchoolLibrarians.org digital advocacy platform.
About New York City School Librarians' Association:
Using a student-centered and evidence-based approach to advocate for NYC school libraries, NYCSLA works to support librarians in their endeavors to provide equitable access to information literacy education and opportunities to grow as readers and life-long learners to all New York City K-12 students. NYCSLA provides networking and professional development opportunities for the New York City school librarian community.
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EveryLibrary and the New York City School Librarians Association (NYSCLA) have formed an advocacy partnership that will enable the two organizations to work together to ensure that in the next school year, every librarian is returned to their libraries and that no school librarian positions are lost in the process.
Please join us live and online on Monday, April 19, 2021 at 6:00PM EDT for our Virtual Happy Hour featuring appearances from librarians, politicians, stakeholders, students, and a few local celebrities who recognize and appreciate the crucial role school librarians play in so many students’ lives.
We have two very easy ways for you to join the fun on Monday at 6pm Eastern:
-
EveryLibrary's Facebook Live event page: https://www.facebook.com/120778038066631/posts/2806088082868933/
- Our YouTube Live event link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BD3sp2x6qg
The Silent Auction is live and online now, too. Please check it out at https://www.32auctions.com/EveryLibrary2021. With over a dozen exciting lots to bid on you can find a trip for yourself or a great gift for a friend. All proceeds benefit our campaign outreach on behalf of NYCSLA members and school librarians in the City.
Hosted By Emmy-winning writer and author, Frank Lesser.
- Letitia James - New York State Attorney General
- Andrew Gounardes - New York State Senator
- Justin Brannan - Councilman
- Jumaane Williams-Public Advocate
New York City Notables:
- Michael Imperioli- The Sopranos, Talking Sopranos podcast
- Steve Schirripa- The Sopranos, Talking Sopranos podcast
- Cheryl Wills- Anchor, 'NY1 Live At Ten'/Host
- Tara Rosenblum - News 12 Anchor
Authors and Illustrators:
- Jason Reynolds - Author and 2020 LOC National Ambassador for Young People's Literature
- Shauna J. Grant - Cartoonist and Illustrator
- Linda Sarsour- Author and Activist
- Danielle Paige - Author
- Evan Narcisse - Author
- Abigail Denson - Author
- Travis Nichols - Author
- John Patrick Green - Author
School Librarians, Teachers, and Families
- Ashley Hawkins
- Ellen Bayer
- Christina Gavin
- Vincent Hyland
- Peter Allen-Lamphere
- Alexandra Haridopolos
- Elle Hauschen
- Ivonne Cintron
- The Delaney Family
Sign up on this page to RSVP to keep in touch with EveryLibrary and NYCSLA!
About the partnership
New York City School Librarians’ Association (NYCSLA) and EveryLibrary, two organizations that provide critical support to libraries and librarians, are announcing their advocacy partnership and goals for coming years. "This partnership between EveryLibrary and NYCSLA will enable us to push through proactive policies that support New York City school libraries that have been decimated or defunded during COVID-19," says Jillian Ehlers, NYCSLA President.
School library programs have been hit hard across the country during the COVID-19 pandemic. In New York City, funding challenges and changes to the way school is held online have led to the reassignment of school librarians away from their libraries. NYCSLA and EveryLibrary are working together to ensure that in the next school year that every school librarian is returned to their libraries and we do not lose any school librarian positions in the process.
Holding the Line on Cuts
In their first year of partnership, from 2021 through 2022, NYCSLA and EveryLibrary will focus on making proactive policy recommendations to restore school librarians who have been dislocated or reassigned. "There's a need for school libraries to be flexible in their instructional support during this upcoming restoration period," said John Chrastka, Executive Director of EveryLibrary. "And libraries themselves will need the funding and community support to make this happen."
Restore and Expand Library Capacity
After policies have been put in place to restore library programs to meet the needs of their communities, NYCSLA and EveryLibrary will hold the administration accountable to current mandates, rules, and regulations.
Over the next five years, NYCSLA and EveryLibrary hope to expand the school librarian workforce across all New York City schools by expanding the mandate, rules, and regulations to include school librarians in elementary schools.
"I'm proud and pleased by this partnership between EveryLibrary and NYSCLA, because we are stronger together," stated Chrastka. "With more school librarians at work in our schools,” adds Ehlers, “We will be able to achieve our goals for all New York City students.”
EveryLibrary is a 501c4 political action committee dedicated to building voter support for libraries. Since 2012, EveryLibrary has provided donor-supported pro-bono advising and consulting to 115 library campaigns helping to win over $328 million in stable tax funding. EveryLibrary provides strategic advising and campaign support to school library communities on education and tax policy, along with supporting dozens of challenges to school library budgets and school librarian positions in schools and districts across the country through its SaveSchoolLibrarians.org digital advocacy platform.
About New York City School Librarians' Association:
Using a student-centered and evidence-based approach to advocate for NYC school libraries, NYCSLA works to support librarians in their endeavors to provide equitable access to information literacy education and opportunities to grow as readers and life-long learners to all New York City K-12 students. NYCSLA provides networking and professional development opportunities for the New York City school librarian community.