CORAL 🪸 4/28 Announcements

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📔Indie Bookstore Tour - First Stop: Book Nerd

CORAL is heading out into the community this summer—join us for the first stop in our Indie Bookstore Tour! We’ll be visiting Book Nerd for a relaxed, casual meetup with fellow members.

Stop by to chat, connect, and enjoy some light refreshments while browsing a new local favorite. To add a little fun, we invite you to show your library love by wearing a library- or book-themed shirt. We hope to see you there! 

Book Nerd 

Address: 211 NW Military Hwy, #118, Castle Hills, TX 78213

Date: Friday, May 8

Time: 12 - 2P (CT)
Points of Contact: Amanda and Renata (Northwest Vista College)
RSVP Today!

🚌 Volunteer Opportunity: Book Buddies Book Sort
Join CORAL members as we partner with San Antonio ISD Foundation's Book Buddies program in honor of Mother's Day weekend. Registration closes May 7. 

Book Buddies Book Sort
Address: 311 North Frank Luke Drive, San Antonio, TX 78226
Date: Saturday, May 9
Time: 9:30A - 12P (CT)
Point of Contact: Michelia Mason (SwRI)
Register Now

🌊 Dive In with CORAL!
Looking for an easy, low-stakes way to stay connected? Dive In with CORAL is a monthly, ~30-minute series for sharing ideas, learning from one another, and catching up—no formal presentations required. Members can share for up to 10 minutes or simply listen in. Sessions are relaxed, informal, and open to all.

🛟 Reef Rescue
Talk through a challenge and get ideas or feedback from fellow members.
Date: May 12

Time: 10 - 10:45A (CT)
RSVP Now

🏅Professional Development Award - Final Call
Looking to grow your skills or explore something new? CORAL is pleased to offer up to $750 in reimbursement to support librarians and paraprofessionals pursuing professional development opportunities. We especially encourage first-time applicants to apply! Whether you’re attending a conference, workshop, or training program, this award is here to help you learn, connect, and bring new ideas back to your work. If there’s an opportunity you’re curious about or a skill you’ve been hoping to build, this is a great place to start. Apply Today!

Applications close April 30, and recipients will be announced at the Spring Meeting (date TBD). For full selection criteria, eligibility, and award details, please visit the CORAL Professional Development Award webpage.

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