South Dakota State Library

Thanks to Pierre-Fort Pierre Rotary Club for letting us share at your meeting, and to Ann Schwarz for inviting us. We love sharing the services we provide so .
Kathleen Slocum and Joshua Easter presented.
South Dakota State Library, South Dakota Accessible Library Services, Braille and Talking Book Library.

Kathleen Slocum and Josh Easter of the Accessible Library Services Library at the South Dakota State Library shared the theme of their team “That all may read”, outlining free services for anyone - youth through seniors- needing services to read, including audible and braille, large print and dual print. Also needed are volunteers to read books, magazines, newspapers to record and have for South Dakotans.

✨ Celebrating SATL awardee Jennifer Egstad, librarian at Sonia Sotomayor Elementary!

👀 With a vibrant bilingual program rooted in culturally rich English and Spanish collections, Jennifer ensures every learner sees their language and identity reflected in the library.

🫴 From community building reading challenges to STEAM-infused lessons and intentional, mission-driven collection development, she creates a dynamic dual language space where students grow as readers, thinkers, and global citizens.

✨ Celebrating SATL awardee Emelia Gulck, librarian at Jefferson High School!

💡 Through strong leadership, thoughtful collection development, and expanded multilingual resources, Emelia ensures every student can find books and tools that reflect their needs and identities.

📗 From community partnerships like Everybody Reads to a thriving Canvas course with more than 1,000 students, she’s built a vibrant, student-centered library that connects, empowers, and inspires.