American Library Association
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Today in the New York Times: How federal funding cuts are hurting rural library budgets. "The financial margins were tight even before Mr. Trump tried to eliminate the Institute of Museum & Library Services." More: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/us/politics/rural-libraries.html #ForOurLibraries
Federal Cuts, Immigration Raids and a Slowing Economy Hit Rural Libraries
www.nytimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Today in the New York Times: How federal funding cuts are hurting rural library budgets. "The financial margins were tight even before Mr. Trump tried to eliminate the Institute of Museum & Library Services." More: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/us/politics/rural-libraries.html #ForOurLibraries
Level up your library’s future with collaborative grantseeking! This first-of-its-kind, self-paced ALA eCourse provides a comprehensive foundation in collaborative grantseeking, proposal development, and submission - no experience required.
Join the free info session Nov 17: https://bit.ly/43q987M
Join the free info session Nov 17: https://bit.ly/43q987M
November 10, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Level up your library’s future with collaborative grantseeking! This first-of-its-kind, self-paced ALA eCourse provides a comprehensive foundation in collaborative grantseeking, proposal development, and submission - no experience required.
Join the free info session Nov 17: https://bit.ly/43q987M
Join the free info session Nov 17: https://bit.ly/43q987M
Hey #ALAMembers! Your membership includes access to the digital issue of BOOKLIST READER, the monthly readers' advisory magazine from the editors of @ala-booklist.bsky.social. Use your ALA Membership ID to login and start reading:
bit.ly/3jRuX9V
bit.ly/3jRuX9V
November 7, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Hey #ALAMembers! Your membership includes access to the digital issue of BOOKLIST READER, the monthly readers' advisory magazine from the editors of @ala-booklist.bsky.social. Use your ALA Membership ID to login and start reading:
bit.ly/3jRuX9V
bit.ly/3jRuX9V
ALA President @samhelmick.bsky.social moderated a post-screening discussion of The Librarians at Chicago’s Landmark Theatre this week.
Screenings are happening in cities across the country. See where the film is headed next. ➡️ https://thelibrariansfilm.com/screenings/
Screenings are happening in cities across the country. See where the film is headed next. ➡️ https://thelibrariansfilm.com/screenings/
November 7, 2025 at 5:06 PM
ALA President @samhelmick.bsky.social moderated a post-screening discussion of The Librarians at Chicago’s Landmark Theatre this week.
Screenings are happening in cities across the country. See where the film is headed next. ➡️ https://thelibrariansfilm.com/screenings/
Screenings are happening in cities across the country. See where the film is headed next. ➡️ https://thelibrariansfilm.com/screenings/
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ALA President @samhelmick.bsky.social highlights how ALA chapters are "our first indicators of new trends, the tightening pressure on legislative challenges, and the steady rhythm of community needs." https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2025/11/03/the-pulse-of-our-profession/
The Pulse of Our Profession | American Libraries Magazine
ALA chapters are our first indicators of new trends, tightening pressure on legislative challenges, and the steady rhythm of community needs.
americanlibrariesmagazine.org
November 5, 2025 at 5:15 PM
ALA President @samhelmick.bsky.social highlights how ALA chapters are "our first indicators of new trends, the tightening pressure on legislative challenges, and the steady rhythm of community needs." https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2025/11/03/the-pulse-of-our-profession/
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Unite libraries for stronger advocacy! Learn about ALA’s Ecosystem Initiative to boost funding, influence & partnerships on our next webinar, featuring our office's Lisa Varga. #ALAOneVoice
Join us on Thursday, Nov 13 @ 4pm Central / 5pm Eastern
Register now: ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Join us on Thursday, Nov 13 @ 4pm Central / 5pm Eastern
Register now: ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
November 6, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Unite libraries for stronger advocacy! Learn about ALA’s Ecosystem Initiative to boost funding, influence & partnerships on our next webinar, featuring our office's Lisa Varga. #ALAOneVoice
Join us on Thursday, Nov 13 @ 4pm Central / 5pm Eastern
Register now: ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Join us on Thursday, Nov 13 @ 4pm Central / 5pm Eastern
Register now: ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
We are excited to announce the 2027–2028 presidential candidates: Tamika Barnes of Georgia State University and Becky Calzada of Leander Independent School District.
Learn more about these two accomplished library leaders. ➡️ americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-sc...
Learn more about these two accomplished library leaders. ➡️ americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-sc...
Barnes, Calzada Seek 2027–2028 ALA Presidency | American Libraries Magazine
The American Library Association has announced the candidates running for president for the 2027–2028 term.
americanlibrariesmagazine.org
November 6, 2025 at 4:54 PM
We are excited to announce the 2027–2028 presidential candidates: Tamika Barnes of Georgia State University and Becky Calzada of Leander Independent School District.
Learn more about these two accomplished library leaders. ➡️ americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-sc...
Learn more about these two accomplished library leaders. ➡️ americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-sc...
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Check out these elementary-school biographies of Native women recommended by our friends at Booklist Reader!
Visit https://bit.ly/3LwV8CV to check out Booklist's full list of recommendations.
Visit https://bit.ly/3LwV8CV to check out Booklist's full list of recommendations.
November 5, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Check out these elementary-school biographies of Native women recommended by our friends at Booklist Reader!
Visit https://bit.ly/3LwV8CV to check out Booklist's full list of recommendations.
Visit https://bit.ly/3LwV8CV to check out Booklist's full list of recommendations.
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Join us Wednesday @ 4pm ET / 1pm PT!
We're teaming up with @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social's @uabookbans.bsky.social to discuss how faith communities and librarians can come together to advocate for the right to read.
Register here: support.interfaithalliance.org/a/how-faith-...
We're teaming up with @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social's @uabookbans.bsky.social to discuss how faith communities and librarians can come together to advocate for the right to read.
Register here: support.interfaithalliance.org/a/how-faith-...
November 3, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Join us Wednesday @ 4pm ET / 1pm PT!
We're teaming up with @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social's @uabookbans.bsky.social to discuss how faith communities and librarians can come together to advocate for the right to read.
Register here: support.interfaithalliance.org/a/how-faith-...
We're teaming up with @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social's @uabookbans.bsky.social to discuss how faith communities and librarians can come together to advocate for the right to read.
Register here: support.interfaithalliance.org/a/how-faith-...
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Presenting at #AnchorNets2025 last week, ALA's Megan Janicki told the audience that proposed & enacted federal cuts have created “an atmosphere of uncertainty” for libraries across the country.
Read more about the challenges facing libraries & digital equity: broadbandbreakfast.com/libraries-wa...
Read more about the challenges facing libraries & digital equity: broadbandbreakfast.com/libraries-wa...
Libraries Warn Federal Cuts Could Undo Digital Inclusion Gains
Officials say agency funding underpins broadband and workforce access.
broadbandbreakfast.com
November 3, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Presenting at #AnchorNets2025 last week, ALA's Megan Janicki told the audience that proposed & enacted federal cuts have created “an atmosphere of uncertainty” for libraries across the country.
Read more about the challenges facing libraries & digital equity: broadbandbreakfast.com/libraries-wa...
Read more about the challenges facing libraries & digital equity: broadbandbreakfast.com/libraries-wa...
Have you joined the For Our Libraries fundraising challenge? There's still time to catch up! Top 10 fundraisers win free registration to ALA Annual 2026 in Chicago, with free lodging and $1,500 to cover travel expenses for our grand prize winner!
Challenge ends Dec. 31! ilovelibraries.org/fundraise
Challenge ends Dec. 31! ilovelibraries.org/fundraise
November 2, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Have you joined the For Our Libraries fundraising challenge? There's still time to catch up! Top 10 fundraisers win free registration to ALA Annual 2026 in Chicago, with free lodging and $1,500 to cover travel expenses for our grand prize winner!
Challenge ends Dec. 31! ilovelibraries.org/fundraise
Challenge ends Dec. 31! ilovelibraries.org/fundraise
Has a librarian made a difference in your life? Nominate them for the #ILoveMyLibrarian Award for a chance to win $5,000 and the honor of a lifetime. Nominations close Dec. 15!
Submit your nomination: https://bit.ly/3uVK4V0
Submit your nomination: https://bit.ly/3uVK4V0
October 30, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Has a librarian made a difference in your life? Nominate them for the #ILoveMyLibrarian Award for a chance to win $5,000 and the honor of a lifetime. Nominations close Dec. 15!
Submit your nomination: https://bit.ly/3uVK4V0
Submit your nomination: https://bit.ly/3uVK4V0
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OPPORTUNITY: After rollbacks to #ERate funding for Wi-Fi hotspots, many libraries have new gaps in their budgets.
@missiontelecom.bsky.social is offering to help bridge the gaps for libraries & schools that received approval only to see it taken away. Learn more: www.route-fifty.com/digital-gove...
@missiontelecom.bsky.social is offering to help bridge the gaps for libraries & schools that received approval only to see it taken away. Learn more: www.route-fifty.com/digital-gove...
Nonprofit offers alternative funding for school, library Wi-Fi programs
Mission Telecom said it would match any discounts those institutions received under the FCC’s E-Rate program for loaning out Wi-Fi hotspots and providing service on school buses.
www.route-fifty.com
October 30, 2025 at 8:20 PM
OPPORTUNITY: After rollbacks to #ERate funding for Wi-Fi hotspots, many libraries have new gaps in their budgets.
@missiontelecom.bsky.social is offering to help bridge the gaps for libraries & schools that received approval only to see it taken away. Learn more: www.route-fifty.com/digital-gove...
@missiontelecom.bsky.social is offering to help bridge the gaps for libraries & schools that received approval only to see it taken away. Learn more: www.route-fifty.com/digital-gove...
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We're offering 150 scholarships for #PLA2026!
Recipients get comp. conference registration, travel stipend & one year of ALA/PLA membership, incl. access to American Libraries & Public Libraries magazines, discounts on webinars + more.
Learn more: https://www.placonference.org/scholarships
Recipients get comp. conference registration, travel stipend & one year of ALA/PLA membership, incl. access to American Libraries & Public Libraries magazines, discounts on webinars + more.
Learn more: https://www.placonference.org/scholarships
October 30, 2025 at 6:48 PM
We're offering 150 scholarships for #PLA2026!
Recipients get comp. conference registration, travel stipend & one year of ALA/PLA membership, incl. access to American Libraries & Public Libraries magazines, discounts on webinars + more.
Learn more: https://www.placonference.org/scholarships
Recipients get comp. conference registration, travel stipend & one year of ALA/PLA membership, incl. access to American Libraries & Public Libraries magazines, discounts on webinars + more.
Learn more: https://www.placonference.org/scholarships
Do you have an idea for a webinar that would benefit public libraries/library staff?
Presenting a PLA webinar is a great way to grow your professional skillset and give back to the public library field. Submit a proposal by Fri., Oct. 31 to be considered! https://bit.ly/3QZoqKL
Presenting a PLA webinar is a great way to grow your professional skillset and give back to the public library field. Submit a proposal by Fri., Oct. 31 to be considered! https://bit.ly/3QZoqKL
October 29, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Do you have an idea for a webinar that would benefit public libraries/library staff?
Presenting a PLA webinar is a great way to grow your professional skillset and give back to the public library field. Submit a proposal by Fri., Oct. 31 to be considered! https://bit.ly/3QZoqKL
Presenting a PLA webinar is a great way to grow your professional skillset and give back to the public library field. Submit a proposal by Fri., Oct. 31 to be considered! https://bit.ly/3QZoqKL
“At a time when school librarians have been on the front lines fighting against unprecedented levels of censorship, this decision clearly upholds the First Amendment and protects the freedom to read for every student.” - @aaslala.bsky.social President, Amanda Kordeliski.
Read more: bit.ly/48SZuOA
Read more: bit.ly/48SZuOA
The fight for the freedom to read continues.
In November 2023, the Freedom to Read Foundation and AASL filed an amicus curiae brief supporting a challenge to Texas law HB 900, which threatened the First Amendment rights of booksellers, publishers, authors, and students.
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In November 2023, the Freedom to Read Foundation and AASL filed an amicus curiae brief supporting a challenge to Texas law HB 900, which threatened the First Amendment rights of booksellers, publishers, authors, and students.
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October 28, 2025 at 8:46 PM
“At a time when school librarians have been on the front lines fighting against unprecedented levels of censorship, this decision clearly upholds the First Amendment and protects the freedom to read for every student.” - @aaslala.bsky.social President, Amanda Kordeliski.
Read more: bit.ly/48SZuOA
Read more: bit.ly/48SZuOA
Happy National #VoteEarlyDay! ALA is a proud partner on today's holiday, celebrating the libraries and library workers that help communities get registered, get informed, and vote!
Learn more about supporting civic engagement @ your library: http://ala.org/readervoterready #ReaderVoterReady
Learn more about supporting civic engagement @ your library: http://ala.org/readervoterready #ReaderVoterReady
October 28, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Happy National #VoteEarlyDay! ALA is a proud partner on today's holiday, celebrating the libraries and library workers that help communities get registered, get informed, and vote!
Learn more about supporting civic engagement @ your library: http://ala.org/readervoterready #ReaderVoterReady
Learn more about supporting civic engagement @ your library: http://ala.org/readervoterready #ReaderVoterReady
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Save Our Stories! @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social brought together advocates and authors for a powerful event on the dangers of book bans and the ways we are defeating them. F/@amlibraryassoc.bsky.social's Lisa Varga:
https://bit.ly/4nfz0tV
#BannedBooksWeek #CensorshipIsSo1984
https://bit.ly/4nfz0tV
#BannedBooksWeek #CensorshipIsSo1984
'Save Our Stories' Unites Advocates in Celebration & Solidarity
PRH’s Save Our Stories Supper kicked off Banned Books Week 2025, uniting authors, advocates, and policymakers in the fight to read freely.
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October 23, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Save Our Stories! @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social brought together advocates and authors for a powerful event on the dangers of book bans and the ways we are defeating them. F/@amlibraryassoc.bsky.social's Lisa Varga:
https://bit.ly/4nfz0tV
#BannedBooksWeek #CensorshipIsSo1984
https://bit.ly/4nfz0tV
#BannedBooksWeek #CensorshipIsSo1984
📣 Some exciting news for Library Friends groups!
@ala-united.bsky.social and @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social are providing grants to Friends groups at small and rural libraries. Applications open Dec. 17!
Learn more: bit.ly/3Wh5ZmM
@ala-united.bsky.social and @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social are providing grants to Friends groups at small and rural libraries. Applications open Dec. 17!
Learn more: bit.ly/3Wh5ZmM
Special announcement for the 20th annual #NationalFriendsofLibrariesWeek:
We've partnered with @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social to provide:
💰 $500 & $1000 grants for Friends groups in small + rural areas
💻 1 year of eLearning on us
📚 $500 Book donation grants
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Wh5ZmM
We've partnered with @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social to provide:
💰 $500 & $1000 grants for Friends groups in small + rural areas
💻 1 year of eLearning on us
📚 $500 Book donation grants
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Wh5ZmM
October 24, 2025 at 2:43 PM
📣 Some exciting news for Library Friends groups!
@ala-united.bsky.social and @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social are providing grants to Friends groups at small and rural libraries. Applications open Dec. 17!
Learn more: bit.ly/3Wh5ZmM
@ala-united.bsky.social and @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social are providing grants to Friends groups at small and rural libraries. Applications open Dec. 17!
Learn more: bit.ly/3Wh5ZmM
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NEW from ALA: Storytelling Advocacy Jumpstart
Looking for inspiration to incorporate storytelling into your advocacy?
This free member-exclusive recorded webinar gives you the tips & tools to turn your library story into a library advocacy win.
Learn more & view: elearning.ala.org/local/catalo...
Looking for inspiration to incorporate storytelling into your advocacy?
This free member-exclusive recorded webinar gives you the tips & tools to turn your library story into a library advocacy win.
Learn more & view: elearning.ala.org/local/catalo...
October 23, 2025 at 3:48 PM
NEW from ALA: Storytelling Advocacy Jumpstart
Looking for inspiration to incorporate storytelling into your advocacy?
This free member-exclusive recorded webinar gives you the tips & tools to turn your library story into a library advocacy win.
Learn more & view: elearning.ala.org/local/catalo...
Looking for inspiration to incorporate storytelling into your advocacy?
This free member-exclusive recorded webinar gives you the tips & tools to turn your library story into a library advocacy win.
Learn more & view: elearning.ala.org/local/catalo...
Attention library workers, booksellers, and readers! We are thrilled to share the longlist for the 2026 #ALA_Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction! Join us in celebrating these 45 titles and keep an eye out for the shortlist coming 11/18.
www.ala.org/carnegie-med...
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www.ala.org/carnegie-med...
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October 23, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Attention library workers, booksellers, and readers! We are thrilled to share the longlist for the 2026 #ALA_Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction! Join us in celebrating these 45 titles and keep an eye out for the shortlist coming 11/18.
www.ala.org/carnegie-med...
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www.ala.org/carnegie-med...
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Fall is the perfect time to read some hare-raising tales, and no one knows this better than Jasper Rabbit! Get your library and readers into the spooky spirit with this 'Creepy Tales' READ poster. Also available as a bookmark!
ALA members receive 10% off! Shop here: https://bit.ly/4dCbQt8
ALA members receive 10% off! Shop here: https://bit.ly/4dCbQt8
October 22, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Fall is the perfect time to read some hare-raising tales, and no one knows this better than Jasper Rabbit! Get your library and readers into the spooky spirit with this 'Creepy Tales' READ poster. Also available as a bookmark!
ALA members receive 10% off! Shop here: https://bit.ly/4dCbQt8
ALA members receive 10% off! Shop here: https://bit.ly/4dCbQt8
Cuts to federal funding are already making impacts in communities nationwide. Library workers worry about domino effects: https://spectrumlocalnews.com/us/snplus/politics/2025/10/13/librarians-sound-alarm-as-trump-administration-takes-aim-at-agency-that-supports-museums--libraries #ForOurLibraries
Librarians sound alarm as Trump admin takes aim at IMLS
Back in March, the President signed an executive order to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) as part of his effort to reduce the size and cost of the government.
spectrumlocalnews.com
October 22, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Cuts to federal funding are already making impacts in communities nationwide. Library workers worry about domino effects: https://spectrumlocalnews.com/us/snplus/politics/2025/10/13/librarians-sound-alarm-as-trump-administration-takes-aim-at-agency-that-supports-museums--libraries #ForOurLibraries
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We can't believe it's been 20 years of celebrating #NationalFriendsofLibrariesWeek—what a milestone! 🤩
Friends are volunteers. Everything they do for our libraries comes straight from the ♥️.
Stop by your branch & show some #librarylove to your local Friends this week! More 👉 https://bit.ly/3BWAy5a
Friends are volunteers. Everything they do for our libraries comes straight from the ♥️.
Stop by your branch & show some #librarylove to your local Friends this week! More 👉 https://bit.ly/3BWAy5a
October 21, 2025 at 5:07 PM
We can't believe it's been 20 years of celebrating #NationalFriendsofLibrariesWeek—what a milestone! 🤩
Friends are volunteers. Everything they do for our libraries comes straight from the ♥️.
Stop by your branch & show some #librarylove to your local Friends this week! More 👉 https://bit.ly/3BWAy5a
Friends are volunteers. Everything they do for our libraries comes straight from the ♥️.
Stop by your branch & show some #librarylove to your local Friends this week! More 👉 https://bit.ly/3BWAy5a
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Our team's Lisa Varga was thrilled to be in Virginia for a screening of the new film "The Librarians", along with staff and leaders from the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library and library workers from across the state (many from the VA Library Association).
Thank you JMRL for a wonderful event!
Thank you JMRL for a wonderful event!
October 21, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Our team's Lisa Varga was thrilled to be in Virginia for a screening of the new film "The Librarians", along with staff and leaders from the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library and library workers from across the state (many from the VA Library Association).
Thank you JMRL for a wonderful event!
Thank you JMRL for a wonderful event!