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CSLA is made up of dedicated volunteers who believe in the mission of making California School Libraries the best for all students. Get involved by joining a committee based on your interests.

Book Challenge Experiences

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2025 CSLA Conference

January 30 - February 2, 2025 in San Jose, CA

Call for Proposals:

The first deadline for proposal submissions is Midnight, August 30. Visit Conference Information for details.

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Our Mission

California School Library Association advocates for fully-funded, fully-staffed school library programs and empowers its members to promote literacy, inclusivity, and equity for all California students through school libraries.

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Advocate

Our team is currently working on many legislative projects at the State level to support school libraries in California.

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Grants and more

Check out the work done by our nonprofit arm, the California School Library Foundation

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Latest News

Sep 14 2023

CSLF Features Cartoonist Gene Luen Yang

Sep 14, 2023

CSLF Recognizes Lark Pien

Feb 22, 2023

Jan 6 2023

Northern Region Mini Grant Awardees 2022

Jan 6, 2023

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Upcoming Events

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Our Partners

These companies contribute to our association with their generous membership dues. Show your appreciation for their support of CSLA and school libraries by visiting their websites and their exhibitor booths at our conference. Find out more about these companies on Our Partners page.