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Tell Congress to protect library funding and the communities it supports: bit.ly/ProtectLibraryFunding
Show up for our libraries. ALA American Library Association.
March 21, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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Trump’s trying to gut funding for libraries: you can fight back with ALA.

The President's executive order to dismantle the Institute of Museum & Library Services would be deeply harmful. We need to speak out.

Take action NOW: tell Congress to protect library funding.
bit.ly/ProtectLibraryFunding
Trump is trying to gut libraries. Fight back with ALA. Show up for our libraries. ALA American Library Association
March 17, 2025 at 9:04 PM
ilovelibraries.bsky.social
Thank you to everyone who emailed their legislators, urging them to save the Institute of Museum and Library Services. 70K+ emails have already been sent! Help us keep the momentum going! Share this link with friends, family & fellow library supporters.📚 bit.ly/ProtectLibraryFunding
#ForOurLibraries
Show up for our libraries. American Library Association
March 20, 2025 at 7:27 PM
amlibraryassoc.bsky.social
Eliminating IMLS would harm ALL Americans who rely on library programs and services, from summer reading programs to library delivery services for older Americans. #ForOurLibraries #FundLibraries

Take action: bit.ly/ProtectLibraryFunding
Late Friday night, President Trump issued an executive order attempting to dismantle the institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) - the only federal agency dedicated to funding library services. This order would harm communities across the country. Millions of people rely on library services and programs supported by IMLS.
March 17, 2025 at 9:04 PM
mattlibrarian.eurosky.social
Free people read freely!

One of the early moves in curtailing freedom is to reduce access to many things including books & other materials that encourage critical thinking and also give the reader a wider window on the world.

#SaveLibraries #ProtectLibraryFunding #DownWithThisSortOfThing
March 15, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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Tell Congress to overturn the President’s harmful order to eliminate the Institute of Museum and Library Services: bit.ly/ProtectLibraryFunding.
March 18, 2025 at 1:51 AM
uabookbans.bsky.social
This Executive Order is just the latest in the ongoing fight for the right to read. The freedom to read and access information—and to do so in privacy through our libraries—are fundamental rights that are under ferocious attack. Take action TODAY: bit.ly/ProtectLibraryFunding #UniteAgainstBookBans
March 20, 2025 at 1:39 AM
becalzada.bsky.social
Thank you Andy Cohen for your advocacy of IMLS!

Tell Congress to overturn this order to eliminate the Institute of Museum & Library Services: bit.ly/ProtectLibraryFunding.

Eliminating IMLS is harmful for ALL the Americans who rely on library programs & services @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social
March 19, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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Take action NOW: tell Congress to protect library funding.
bit.ly/ProtectLibraryFunding
amlibraryassoc.bsky.social American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · Mar 17
Trump’s trying to gut funding for libraries: you can fight back with ALA.

The President's executive order to dismantle the Institute of Museum & Library Services would be deeply harmful. We need to speak out.

Take action NOW: tell Congress to protect library funding.
bit.ly/ProtectLibraryFunding
Trump is trying to gut libraries. Fight back with ALA. Show up for our libraries. ALA American Library Association
March 20, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Also, while I have you here, contact your reps about the dismantling of the Institute of Museum and Library Services. I love my job, I'd like to be able to continue to do it.

bit.ly/ProtectLibraryFunding
Trump’s Trying to Gut Libraries: Fight Back with ALA
Trump’s Trying to Gut Libraries: Fight Back with ALA
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March 22, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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bit.ly/protectlibraryfunding

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7 departments via EO Deputy Secretary of Labor Kieth Sonderling will be defunded.
March 27, 2025 at 4:37 PM
librarypolicy.bsky.social
Bartholomew County Public Library Director Jason Hatton: "It looks a little dire for us at the moment" after the President's executive order to eliminate IMLS.

www.therepublic.com/2025/03/22/i...

Tell Congress to protect library funding: bit.ly/ProtectLibraryFunding #ForOurLibraries #FundLibraries
‘It looks a little dire’: Trump executive order, proposed state budget puts library services and expansion plans at risk - The Republic News
President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at dismantling a federal agency that provides funding for libraries across the country, coupled with the proposed state budget for Indiana, could force t...
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March 24, 2025 at 2:14 PM
ypsilibrary.org
The current administration is attempting to dismantle the IMLS—the only federal agency dedicated to funding library services. These library services in Michigan are now at risk.

You can contact your representatives here & let them know how this order will impact you: bit.ly/ProtectLibraryFunding
"Michigan eLibrary funding and impact infographic. The image details the 'Impactful Use of $4.8 Million LSTA Federal Funds' allocated through IMLS Grants to States Programs. The Michigan eLibrary (MeL) received $3.5 Million LSTA and $1.7 Million State Funding. The infographic shows key statistics: 1 Million MeLCat items loaned in 2024, 10 Million MeLCat items loaned since 2015, 19.2 Million trusted articles and journals accessed, and $26.96 return for every $1 spent. Additional statistics include $384,715 awarded to libraries directly, 101,127 internet hotspots borrowed, and 10.7 Million WiFi connections at libraries. The Michigan eLibrary provides all Michigan residents with free access to online full-text articles, books, digital images, and research information, plus an interlibrary loan system (MeLCat) for borrowing materials from participating libraries. The infographic includes logos for the Library of Michigan and the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
March 24, 2025 at 6:02 PM
ypsilibrary.org
Did you know every $1 invested in our statewide digital library (MeL) returns $25+ to Michigan? $4.8 million in federal IMLS funding has a huge impact on our state. But now it's at risk.📚💔

You can visit bit.ly/ProtectLibraryFunding to tell your reps how the order to eliminate IMLS could impact you.
The image shows a news article from the Detroit Free Press dated March 25, 2025. The headline reads "Michigan libraries, museums brace for loss of federal funds after Trump executive order" with the subheading "Changes would be 'devastating' to cultural, literary landscape." The article features a photograph of a library interior where a person in a purple sweater is reaching up to grab a book from a tall bookshelf filled with various books. In the background, there appears to be another person near what's labeled as a "Book Corral" sign. The beginning of the article text mentions that "Michigan has just shy of 400 public libraries, 87 academic libraries, nearly 3,000 school libraries, 650 museums and hundreds of historical organizations that use these resources..." The article was written by Christina Hall and was published on March 24, 2025, with an update on March 25, 2025.
March 27, 2025 at 11:25 PM
matteristbooks.bsky.social
3. Use this social media toolkit.
www.ala.org/advocacy/sho...

4. Tell five other people to take action.
Call: bit.ly/CallCongressForLibraries
Email: bit.ly/ProtectLibraryFunding

5. Follow these ALA accounts for updates:
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@librarypolicy.bsky.social
Show Up for Our Libraries Communication Toolkit
Use these graphics and sample social media posts to help spread the word.
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April 1, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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If none of your reps are on the list go here bit.ly/CallCongressForLibraries or here bit.ly/ProtectLibraryFunding. ‪@amlibraryassoc.bsky.social‬ made these but you can alter them for whatever part of the GLAM Fam you belong to.

So mount up, we ride at dawn!
#Galleries #Libraries #Archives #Museums
Call on Congress to Protect Federal Library Funding
Call on Congress to Protect Federal Library Funding
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August 5, 2025 at 4:37 PM
righttoreadohio.bsky.social
Let's show up for our Ohio libraries!

Our 200+ public library systems need your help to continue providing services.

Contact Senators John Husted and Bernie Moreno to tell them to protect libary funding.

#ForOurLibraries #ShowUpForLibraries #ProtectLibraryFunding #RightToReadOhio
March 16, 2026 at 1:41 AM
weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social
Statement on a Trump Administration Executive Order to Eliminate Library Funding (Part 4 of 8)
Yellow promotional graphic sharing what folks can do to defend library funding. Action Item #1: contact your congressional representatives. Beneath the action item is a navy blue graphic created by the American Library Association instructing people to act now for our libraries by using the following link to contact their representatives: bit.ly/ProtectLibraryFunding. This link is located in both ALA’s and WNDB’s profile bios.
March 21, 2025 at 3:10 PM
ypsilibrary.org
Visit bit.ly/ProtectLibraryFunding to tell Congress to overturn the President’s harmful order to eliminate the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the only federal agency tdedicated to funding library services. Eliminating IMLS would harm ALL the Americans who rely on library services.
Dark blue background with bold text in red and white. The text reads: 'TELL CONGRESS: PROTECT LIBRARY FUNDING' with 'TELL CONGRESS:' in red and 'PROTECT LIBRARY FUNDING' in white. At the bottom, there's a small icon of books with a flag and red text saying 'show up FOR OUR LIBRARIES!' The American Library Association (ALA) logo appears in the bottom right corner. Dark blue background with bold text in red and white. The text reads: 'TRUMP IS TRYING TO GUT LIBRARIES. FIGHT BACK WITH ALA.' with the first sentence in red and 'FIGHT BACK WITH ALA.' in white. At the bottom, there's a small icon of books with a flag and red text saying 'show up FOR OUR LIBRARIES!' The American Library Association (ALA) logo appears in the bottom right corner. Dark blue background with white text describing an executive order. The text reads: 'Late on March 14, President Trump issued an executive order attempting to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)—the only federal agency dedicated to funding library services. This order would harm communities across the country. Millions of people rely on library services and programs supported by IMLS. Now we need YOU to show up for our libraries.' At the bottom, there's a small icon of books with a flag and red text saying 'show up FOR OUR LIBRARIES!' The American Library Association (ALA) logo appears in the bottom right corner. Dark blue background with text in red and white. The text explains: 'IMLS draws less than 0.003% of the annual federal budget' (in red) 'yet has enormous impact in communities nationwide. From technology classes for jobseekers to services for people with disabilities, from library delivery for older Americans to summer reading programs for families, IMLS funding makes a real, concrete difference in the lives of Americans every day. The President's executive order puts all of those services at risk—and so much more.' At the bottom, there's a small icon of books with a flag and red text saying 'show up FOR OUR LIBRARIES!' The American Library Association (ALA) logo appears in the bottom right corner.
March 19, 2025 at 2:34 PM
libraryfoundla.bsky.social
We know many of you have heard about the latest Executive Order that moves to dismantle the IMLS—the only federal agency dedicated to funding library services that millions of people rely on nationwide. It's time to show up and advocate #ForOurLibraries! bit.ly/ProtectLibraryFunding
March 18, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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bit.ly/ProtectLibraryFunding
March 17, 2025 at 9:45 PM