“People Who Power Possibility”: 2026 I Love My Librarian Award Winners Announced!
The American Library Association announced the winners of the 2026 I Love My Librarian Award, nominated by library lovers across the U.S.
All Library Grants Previously Canceled by Federal Agency Restored
Following a decision in federal court, the Institute of Museum and Library Services announced it had reinstated all of the grants it had previously terminated.
I Love My Librarian Award 2026: Your Questions Answered!
Have questions about the I Love My Librarian Award? We have answers! From how to nominate your favorite librarian to eligibility requirements and more, we have you covered here.
Nominate a Librarian You Love for the I Love My Librarian Award!
Nominations are now open for the 2026 I Love My Librarian Award. Ten librarians from across the U.S. will win $5,000 and the recognition of a lifetime—your librarian could be one of them!
President Trump Abruptly Fires Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden
On Thursday night, President Trump abruptly fired Dr. Carla Hayden from her post as Librarian of Congress, a position she has held since her appointment in 2016.
Library Outreach Helps a Hawaii Community Heal
After wildfires tore through western Maui, bookmobile librarian Jessica Gleason rolled in to help a grieving community.
Library Advocates Show Up for E-Rate
Advocates from the American Library Association and other public interest groups rallied on Capitol Hill in support of E-Rate, a federal program that funds broadband for libraries and schools, as the Supreme Court weighs its constitutionality.
ALA Warns New IMLS Acting Director Not to Cut Legally Mandated Programs for Libraries and Museums
The American Library Association urged the new acting director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, Keith Sonderling, to be mindful of the legal obligations that Congress has imposed on the agency.
Trump Administration Calls for Elimination of Federal Agency that Funds Libraries
The Trump Administration has called for the elimination of the Institute for Museum and Library Services, the nation’s only federal agency that provides funds for America’s libraries.
The American Library Association is Defending E-Rate at the Supreme Court. Here’s Why that Matters.
E-Rate has been a quiet powerhouse providing broadband connectivity to libraries and schools across the U.S. for nearly three decades. A conservative group is challenging it in court.