Librarian with a BA in Folklore & Ethnomusicology and MLS from Indiana University. Stories can heal you. Change the world one book at a time.
Alex R. Kennedy Elementary @JCPSKY
Joined August 2017
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Heather Kirkman Hurst retweeted
New year, new books! Explore fresh releases coming out this January! jcpsky.libguides.com/c.php?g… #JCPSLibraries #LiteracyTakesCenterStage #JCPSReads #BookRecommendations #ReadersAreLeaders #RepresentationMatters #EveryChildAReader
@JCPSLMSDrLynn
Heather Kirkman Hurst retweeted
Kids are invited to read this summer as part of our Great Summer Reading Caper! Read this summer and win!
Summer Reading runs May 28-August 2. All area youth, newborns to high school seniors are eligible. Pre-register now and start logging books 5/28 at LFPL.org/SummerReading
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Agent Dortch with the LBI investigates a disturbance in the Library.
Teen Summer Reading is May 28-August 2. Teens, grades 6-12, read six books to complete Summer Reading and earn prizes.
LFPL.org/SummerReading
Heather Kirkman Hurst retweeted
The 2025 @globalreadaloud kicks off on October 6, 2025. This is one of our favorite reading events every year.
You can click on each book cover to find the Global Read Aloud Books in @follettcontent Titlewave.
I hope you join readers around the world for the Global Read Aloud. It's such an amazing reading event that you and your readers will love.❤️
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#GlobalReadAloud #tlchat #edchat #readers #books
Heather Kirkman Hurst retweeted
May Your Reading Bloom! Explore fresh picks for the month. bit.ly/3CJoGt5 #JCPSLibraries #LiteracyRoadTrip #LibrariansLeadingTheWay #EveryChildAReader #BooksUniteUs #LetFreedomRead #ReadersAreLeaders #RepresentationMatters #BookRecommendations
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Heather Kirkman Hurst retweeted
To celebrate Earth Day on April 22, I brought together 28 special books about the Earth and our environment. 🌍
In this choice board, all of the book covers are linked to the @follettcontent Titlewave list making it super easy to check these out for your readers too. 📚
Enjoy celebrating Earth Day in your libraries and schools, friends.💚
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#EarthDay #tlchat #futurereadylibs #edchat #ISTElib #libraries #readers #books
Heather Kirkman Hurst retweeted
I made a Media and News Literacy choice board with our PebbleGo, PebbleGo Next and @CapstonePub Interactive eBooks.
You can grab a copy and add your links and resources too. 🎉
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#medialiteracy #newsliteracy #tlchat #futurereadylibs #edchat #edtech #ISTElib #libraries
Heather Kirkman Hurst retweeted
Congratulations to @cindy_hundley who was named #JCASLKY Outstanding Library Media Specialist for 2025! Thank you Cindy for demonstrating the power of a strong library program! @JCPS_LMS @GutermuthES #jcpslibraries #oneofthebest
Heather Kirkman Hurst retweeted
We conclude our National Library Week celebrations by honoring the exceptional High School librarians. They empower students to explore new horizons & achieve their dreams. Podcast:bit.ly/JCPSLMSNLW #JCPSLibraries #NationalLibraryWeek #DrawnToTheLibrary #READ
@JCPSLMSDrLynn
Heather Kirkman Hurst retweeted
Nice addition to our cafeteria this morning.
#climateandculture
#senseofbelonging
#MLstudents
EVERY CHILD MATTERS
Heather Kirkman Hurst retweeted
I’m forcing the Senate to vote on an amendment to reverse Trump’s layoffs of thousands of critical wildland firefighters.
My colleagues claim to support our first responders.
Time for them to prove it.
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Just three more days to save $100 on registration for the 2025 AASL National Conference this October in St. Louis! Register by January 31 using promo code AASL100 at national.aasl.org #AASL25
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#BannedBooksWeek starts today! Celebrate the #FreedomToRead and #IntellectualFreedom. Learn more at @BannedBooksWeek and by clicking: bit.ly/BBWinfo & bit.ly/3PXHDMm.
#JCPSLibraries #WeAreJCPS #LetFreedomRead #fREADom #READ
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Heather Kirkman Hurst retweeted
Promote #literacy in your school with these exciting ideas to spark a love for #reading & #books: bit.ly/4ebxtAY #JCPSLibraries #LibrariansLeadingTheWay #LiteracyRoadTrip #ReadersAreLeaders #READ #BooksUniteUs #LoveOfReading #NationalReadABookDay @JCPSLMSDrLynn
Celebrate #NationalReadABookDay on Sept. 6 w/ schoolwide activities! Explore fun ideas to foster a love of #reading! 📚🎉 #JCPSLibraries #LibrariansLeadingTheWay #LiteracyRoadTrip #ReadersAreLeaders #Literacy #READ #BooksUniteUs #LoveOfReading @JCPSLMSDrLynn
Heather Kirkman Hurst retweeted
📚 Ready for your next great literary exploration? Discover these must-read August releases! 📖✨ #JCPSLibraries #EveryChildaReader #Literacy #BooksUniteUs #LetFreedomRead #ReadingForPleasure #ReadersAreLeaders #RepresentationMatters #READ #BookRecommendations
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Heather Kirkman Hurst retweeted
As we continue to prepare for the upcoming school year, we would like to invite and encourage you to bring your Kindergarten student(s) for a brief(15 minutes) Academic/Social Screener on one of the following dates:
Tuesday, July 30 9AM – 12PM
Wednesday, July 31 4PM – 7PM