ALA Is Turning 150 this Year. It’s Raising Millions of Dollars for Libraries to Celebrate
The American Library Association is raising $60 million for its 150th anniversary, the most ambitious philanthropic initiative in its history.
Ten Ways You Can Take Action for Libraries
It’s Take Action for Libraries Day, observed on the Thursday of National Library Week each year. To celebrate and advocate for libraries and library funding, we want every library lover to make their voices heard today. Here are 10 ways you can act fast.
Trump Withdraws Appeal, Securing Historic Victory for Libraries
On April 6, a federal court granted the Trump Administration’s request to withdraw its appeal of a federal judge’s earlier ruling that struck down the Administration’s dismantling of the Institute of Museum and Library Services—the only federal agency dedicated to providing funding for the nation’s libraries.
Trump Repeats Threats to Eliminate IMLS
The proposed Fiscal Year 2027 federal budget released April 3 by the White House would cut funding for the only federal agency dedicated to supporting all types of libraries, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the school library program Innovative Approaches to Literacy, and several library-eligible programs.
Give the Gift of ALA This Holiday Season
The giving season is upon us. For those with book and library lovers in their lives, an ALA Supporter Membership is the perfect gift—and it helps our libraries thrive!
Turn Congressmembers into Library Champions
Join policy experts from the American Library Association for a FREE webinar on September 9 at 4:00 pm CT to get updates on the fight to defend library funding and learn the best ways to turn your Congressmembers into true library champions, regardless of their political background.
Geena Davis Wants YOU to Support ALA
Oscar-winning actor and lifelong advocate for equity and education, Geena Davis believes libraries are magical spaces—full of discovery, imagination, and opportunity for all. That’s why she proudly supports the American Library Association. Join Geena in standing up for libraries and the freedom to read.
Help Protect Libraries—and Win!
Help protect libraries and win your way to the American Library Association’s (ALA) 2026 Annual Conference in Chicago!
Tell Congress to Fund Libraries Before It’s Too Late
Libraries across the country are having their funding slashed—with more planned in the future. It’s time to let Washington know that we’re fed up with it. The best way for any Congressmember to demonstrate their commitment to library funding is to sign on to “Dear Appropriator” letters in support of libraries. These letters close tomorrow, May 20, so we need to act now and urge them to sign.
Federal Court Halts Dismantling of Institute of Museum and Library Services
The library world experienced a victory yesterday when the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia granted a temporary restraining order to block President Trump’s dismantling of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the only federal agency dedicated to the nation’s libraries and museums.