Rocking ALA Executive Board meetings from the comfort of my couch.
Sad health required me to be virtual but grateful to connect & collaborate with my incredible colleagues in this important #workingweekend toward a stronger future for our members & profession.
#SaturdayLibrarian
#ForOurLibraries
Sad health required me to be virtual but grateful to connect & collaborate with my incredible colleagues in this important #workingweekend toward a stronger future for our members & profession.
#SaturdayLibrarian
#ForOurLibraries
September 26, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Rocking ALA Executive Board meetings from the comfort of my couch.
Sad health required me to be virtual but grateful to connect & collaborate with my incredible colleagues in this important #workingweekend toward a stronger future for our members & profession.
#SaturdayLibrarian
#ForOurLibraries
Sad health required me to be virtual but grateful to connect & collaborate with my incredible colleagues in this important #workingweekend toward a stronger future for our members & profession.
#SaturdayLibrarian
#ForOurLibraries
www.ala.org/advocacy/sho...
Tell the FCC: Keep library broadband affordable.
Early this summer, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced its intention to scale back or end the federal E-Rate program, which makes broadband affordable for 73% of U.S. public libraries.
Tell the FCC: Keep library broadband affordable.
Early this summer, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced its intention to scale back or end the federal E-Rate program, which makes broadband affordable for 73% of U.S. public libraries.
Show Up for Our Libraries
Join us and Show Up #ForOurLibraries.
www.ala.org
August 17, 2026 at 8:23 PM
www.ala.org/advocacy/sho...
Tell the FCC: Keep library broadband affordable.
Early this summer, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced its intention to scale back or end the federal E-Rate program, which makes broadband affordable for 73% of U.S. public libraries.
Tell the FCC: Keep library broadband affordable.
Early this summer, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced its intention to scale back or end the federal E-Rate program, which makes broadband affordable for 73% of U.S. public libraries.
Ways to support the libraries.
make sure they are funded: taxes, private contributions, msg decision makers for better budgets.
Message congress to build more, better infrastructure to help the less fortunate. Share stories of their positive impact.
Join the ALA.
how you can show up for libraries:
make sure they are funded: taxes, private contributions, msg decision makers for better budgets.
Message congress to build more, better infrastructure to help the less fortunate. Share stories of their positive impact.
Join the ALA.
how you can show up for libraries:
Show Up for Our Libraries
Join us and Show Up #ForOurLibraries.
www.ala.org
July 28, 2026 at 7:07 AM
Ways to support the libraries.
make sure they are funded: taxes, private contributions, msg decision makers for better budgets.
Message congress to build more, better infrastructure to help the less fortunate. Share stories of their positive impact.
Join the ALA.
how you can show up for libraries:
make sure they are funded: taxes, private contributions, msg decision makers for better budgets.
Message congress to build more, better infrastructure to help the less fortunate. Share stories of their positive impact.
Join the ALA.
how you can show up for libraries:
A federal book-banning bill has been introduced in the Senate. If you want to protect the freedom to read, tell your Senators to REJECT pro-censorship legislation like S. 4925 that would limit people's freedom to read. action.ala.org/campaign/S4925 #ForOurLibraries
Tell the Senate: Protect the Freedom to Read!
Our Senators must reject censorship and protect our freedom to read.
action.ala.org
July 20, 2026 at 2:37 PM
A federal book-banning bill has been introduced in the Senate. If you want to protect the freedom to read, tell your Senators to REJECT pro-censorship legislation like S. 4925 that would limit people's freedom to read. action.ala.org/campaign/S4925 #ForOurLibraries
Libraries still need our help. Late last month, the FCC voted to consider eliminating a source of funding that helps schools and libraries afford high-speed broadband and Wi-Fi.
Follow these steps from @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social to show up and fight #ForOurLibraries:
Follow these steps from @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social to show up and fight #ForOurLibraries:
Show Up for Our Libraries
Join us and Show Up #ForOurLibraries.
www.ala.org
July 7, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Libraries still need our help. Late last month, the FCC voted to consider eliminating a source of funding that helps schools and libraries afford high-speed broadband and Wi-Fi.
Follow these steps from @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social to show up and fight #ForOurLibraries:
Follow these steps from @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social to show up and fight #ForOurLibraries:
Didn't get a chance to speak to a representative at #alaac2026? Check out our Products for Institutions page and discover our online resources and journals. 📚
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#Library | #ForOurLibraries
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#Library | #ForOurLibraries
June 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Didn't get a chance to speak to a representative at #alaac2026? Check out our Products for Institutions page and discover our online resources and journals. 📚
oxford.ly/3SDYQ16
#Library | #ForOurLibraries
oxford.ly/3SDYQ16
#Library | #ForOurLibraries
Tomorrow! 11am, McCormick W180 🌍
#ForOurLibraries #ClimateHope @fuse8.bsky.social #LibrariesTransform #ALAAC26
#ForOurLibraries #ClimateHope @fuse8.bsky.social #LibrariesTransform #ALAAC26
June 28, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Tomorrow! 11am, McCormick W180 🌍
#ForOurLibraries #ClimateHope @fuse8.bsky.social #LibrariesTransform #ALAAC26
#ForOurLibraries #ClimateHope @fuse8.bsky.social #LibrariesTransform #ALAAC26
@maddow.bsky.social I'm a librarian groupie, too! For 28 years now! So happy to see you at #ala150 #ForOurLibraries #Chicago
June 26, 2026 at 10:09 PM
@maddow.bsky.social I'm a librarian groupie, too! For 28 years now! So happy to see you at #ala150 #ForOurLibraries #Chicago
📣 Join us at the ALA Annual opening reception and enjoy some light snacks and refreshments! Find out what we have been up to in the past year, and ask any questions you may have.
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#alaac2026 | #Library | #ForOurLibraries
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#alaac2026 | #Library | #ForOurLibraries
June 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM
📣 Join us at the ALA Annual opening reception and enjoy some light snacks and refreshments! Find out what we have been up to in the past year, and ask any questions you may have.
oxford.ly/ala2026
#alaac2026 | #Library | #ForOurLibraries
oxford.ly/ala2026
#alaac2026 | #Library | #ForOurLibraries
At #ALAAC26? Join me, Betsy Bird + Martha Meyer for "Crush Climate Anxiety!"
Sun 6/28, 11am–12pm, McCormick Place W180
Librarian superpowers for kids' eco-hope! 🌍📚
www.patriciamnewman.com/teacher-guid...
#ForOurLibraries #ClimateHope @eastwestlit.bsky.social @fuse8.bsky.social #LibrariesTransform
Sun 6/28, 11am–12pm, McCormick Place W180
Librarian superpowers for kids' eco-hope! 🌍📚
www.patriciamnewman.com/teacher-guid...
#ForOurLibraries #ClimateHope @eastwestlit.bsky.social @fuse8.bsky.social #LibrariesTransform
June 22, 2026 at 2:31 PM
At #ALAAC26? Join me, Betsy Bird + Martha Meyer for "Crush Climate Anxiety!"
Sun 6/28, 11am–12pm, McCormick Place W180
Librarian superpowers for kids' eco-hope! 🌍📚
www.patriciamnewman.com/teacher-guid...
#ForOurLibraries #ClimateHope @eastwestlit.bsky.social @fuse8.bsky.social #LibrariesTransform
Sun 6/28, 11am–12pm, McCormick Place W180
Librarian superpowers for kids' eco-hope! 🌍📚
www.patriciamnewman.com/teacher-guid...
#ForOurLibraries #ClimateHope @eastwestlit.bsky.social @fuse8.bsky.social #LibrariesTransform
All across the country, libraries are engaging with local entrepreneurs to provide the resources they need to thrive.
ALA was proud to join #LibrariesBuildBusiness partners at LEAF - Libraries for Entrepreneurial Advancement Fellowship - in North Carolina sharing their successes! #ForOurLibraries
ALA was proud to join #LibrariesBuildBusiness partners at LEAF - Libraries for Entrepreneurial Advancement Fellowship - in North Carolina sharing their successes! #ForOurLibraries
June 11, 2026 at 2:24 PM
All across the country, libraries are engaging with local entrepreneurs to provide the resources they need to thrive.
ALA was proud to join #LibrariesBuildBusiness partners at LEAF - Libraries for Entrepreneurial Advancement Fellowship - in North Carolina sharing their successes! #ForOurLibraries
ALA was proud to join #LibrariesBuildBusiness partners at LEAF - Libraries for Entrepreneurial Advancement Fellowship - in North Carolina sharing their successes! #ForOurLibraries
I love #libraries, but the White House is trying to dismantle the agency in charge of federal library funding. It provides jobseeker resources, tech for ppl w/ disabilities, & much more. Call Congress! Urge them to save federal funding #ForOurLibraries 👉 bit.ly/CallCongressForLibraries
June 7, 2026 at 8:04 PM
I love #libraries, but the White House is trying to dismantle the agency in charge of federal library funding. It provides jobseeker resources, tech for ppl w/ disabilities, & much more. Call Congress! Urge them to save federal funding #ForOurLibraries 👉 bit.ly/CallCongressForLibraries
Are you signed up for ALA advocacy alerts? If you want to opportunities to take action #ForOurLibraries, there's no better place to be. From library funding to #ERate, we've got you covered!
Sign up today for action opportunities, advocacy news, & more from ALA's team in Washington: action.ala.org
Sign up today for action opportunities, advocacy news, & more from ALA's team in Washington: action.ala.org
June 3, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Are you signed up for ALA advocacy alerts? If you want to opportunities to take action #ForOurLibraries, there's no better place to be. From library funding to #ERate, we've got you covered!
Sign up today for action opportunities, advocacy news, & more from ALA's team in Washington: action.ala.org
Sign up today for action opportunities, advocacy news, & more from ALA's team in Washington: action.ala.org
ICYMI: ALA joined partners across education to oppose the FCC's new bidding portal for the #ERate program, a critical source of funds for internet in libraries. This decision only adds more administrative burdens for libraries and schools.
Learn more: www.ala.org/news/2026/04... #ForOurLibraries
Learn more: www.ala.org/news/2026/04... #ForOurLibraries
ALA, SHLB partners disappointed with FCC decision to impose new E-Rate bidding portal
The American Library Association today expressed disappointment following the Federal Communications Commission's vote to establish a new competitive bidding portal for the federal E-Rate program.
www.ala.org
May 12, 2026 at 7:38 PM
ICYMI: ALA joined partners across education to oppose the FCC's new bidding portal for the #ERate program, a critical source of funds for internet in libraries. This decision only adds more administrative burdens for libraries and schools.
Learn more: www.ala.org/news/2026/04... #ForOurLibraries
Learn more: www.ala.org/news/2026/04... #ForOurLibraries
Show Up #ForOurLibraries #TLSky #EduSky have you contacted your congressional representatives about the Right to Read Act of 2025 (S.3365/H.R.6440)? Support well-staffed & well-resourced #schoollibraries and stop legislation that supports #bookbans. app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-pag...
The House Must Support the Freedom to Read
The freedom to read is being challenged nationwide, including recently proposed U.S. House Bill 7661. Often, legislation that opposes the freedom to rea...
app.oneclickpolitics.com
April 29, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Show Up #ForOurLibraries #TLSky #EduSky have you contacted your congressional representatives about the Right to Read Act of 2025 (S.3365/H.R.6440)? Support well-staffed & well-resourced #schoollibraries and stop legislation that supports #bookbans. app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-pag...
I love my library, but the White House is trying to dismantle the agency in charge of federal library funding. The IMLS provides jobseeker resources, technology for people with disabilities, and even more.
Urge Congress to save federal funding! #ForOurLibraries 👉 bit.ly/CallCongressForLibraries
Urge Congress to save federal funding! #ForOurLibraries 👉 bit.ly/CallCongressForLibraries
Call on Congress to Protect Federal Library Funding
We need all library supporters to call their members of Congress and urge them to protect federal funding for libraries by preventing the dismantling of the ...
bit.ly
April 28, 2026 at 11:46 PM
I love my library, but the White House is trying to dismantle the agency in charge of federal library funding. The IMLS provides jobseeker resources, technology for people with disabilities, and even more.
Urge Congress to save federal funding! #ForOurLibraries 👉 bit.ly/CallCongressForLibraries
Urge Congress to save federal funding! #ForOurLibraries 👉 bit.ly/CallCongressForLibraries
Have you taken action for libraries yet today? There's no better way to celebrate #NationalLibraryWeek than by raising your voice #ForOurLibraries!
Take action with us & tell your House Rep to REJECT censorship and PROTECT the freedom to read: ala.org/conferencesevents/take-action-for-libraries-day
Take action with us & tell your House Rep to REJECT censorship and PROTECT the freedom to read: ala.org/conferencesevents/take-action-for-libraries-day
April 23, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Have you taken action for libraries yet today? There's no better way to celebrate #NationalLibraryWeek than by raising your voice #ForOurLibraries!
Take action with us & tell your House Rep to REJECT censorship and PROTECT the freedom to read: ala.org/conferencesevents/take-action-for-libraries-day
Take action with us & tell your House Rep to REJECT censorship and PROTECT the freedom to read: ala.org/conferencesevents/take-action-for-libraries-day
Today is Take Action for Libraries Day!
Libraries show up to support our minds, spirits and communities, and today the American Library Association has ideas for how we can show up for our libraries. Click for more 👀 https://ow.ly/xyTB50YMSZx
#LibraryAction #LibraryWeek #Lyrasis #ForOurLibraries
Libraries show up to support our minds, spirits and communities, and today the American Library Association has ideas for how we can show up for our libraries. Click for more 👀 https://ow.ly/xyTB50YMSZx
#LibraryAction #LibraryWeek #Lyrasis #ForOurLibraries
April 23, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Today is Take Action for Libraries Day!
Libraries show up to support our minds, spirits and communities, and today the American Library Association has ideas for how we can show up for our libraries. Click for more 👀 https://ow.ly/xyTB50YMSZx
#LibraryAction #LibraryWeek #Lyrasis #ForOurLibraries
Libraries show up to support our minds, spirits and communities, and today the American Library Association has ideas for how we can show up for our libraries. Click for more 👀 https://ow.ly/xyTB50YMSZx
#LibraryAction #LibraryWeek #Lyrasis #ForOurLibraries
Take Action for Libraries Day is held annually on Thursday of National Library Week, April 23 in 2026. We ask library advocates to Show Up for Our Libraries by telling Congress to protect federal support for libraries. Go to ala.org/showup for even more ways to take action for libraries
Show Up for Our Libraries
Join us and Show Up #ForOurLibraries.
ala.org
April 23, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Take Action for Libraries Day is held annually on Thursday of National Library Week, April 23 in 2026. We ask library advocates to Show Up for Our Libraries by telling Congress to protect federal support for libraries. Go to ala.org/showup for even more ways to take action for libraries
Across the country, pro-censorship groups have pushed legislation to take away the fundamental right to read that Americans enjoy in the library. Make your voice heard by telling Congress to oppose book banning legislation: ala.org/conferencesevents/take-action-for-libraries-day #ForOurLibraries
Take Action for Libraries Day
2024 National Library Week - Take Action for Libraries Day - Thursday, April 11 On this annual day of action during National Library Week, advocates are joining together to affirm their participation in 2024 elections. Libraries are nonpartisan, but the...
ala.org
April 23, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Across the country, pro-censorship groups have pushed legislation to take away the fundamental right to read that Americans enjoy in the library. Make your voice heard by telling Congress to oppose book banning legislation: ala.org/conferencesevents/take-action-for-libraries-day #ForOurLibraries
Today is Take Action for Libraries Day! Share your story, thank a worker, or encourage library cards. #TakeActionForLibrariesDay #NationalLibraryWeek #FindYourJoy #ForOurLibraries
April 23, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Today is Take Action for Libraries Day! Share your story, thank a worker, or encourage library cards. #TakeActionForLibrariesDay #NationalLibraryWeek #FindYourJoy #ForOurLibraries