Keep the Library You Loved Alive for the Next Generation

You remember the magic of your childhood library—your first library card, the thrill of checking out a stack of books, the quiet place where you could read, imagine, and just be yourself.

Your kids deserve that same experience.

Libraries ignite curiosity, foster community, and give children space to discover who they are. But today, those spaces are under pressure—from funding cuts, organized censorship, and rising demand without the resources to meet it.

Parents across the country are stepping up to protect these vital public resources. Will you join them?

When you support the American Library Association, you help:

  • Provide diverse books and inclusive storytimes
  • Keep libraries open and welcoming for all families
  • Defend against book bans and protect the freedom to read
  • Secure federal funding so every library can serve its community

Your gift supports a future where every child—not just a lucky few—has access to the tools they need to learn and thrive. Donations are secure and tax-deductible. Every dollar helps protect the programs, resources, and spaces that children and families rely on.

A happy mother and daughter at the library. For our future. For our libraries.

FOR OUR CHILDREN. FOR OUR FUTURE. FOR OUR LIBRARIES.

Recurring donors receive a tote bag and access to exclusive author events and Booklist Reader — the must-have magazine for book lovers and library patrons, brought to you by Booklist, ALA’s nationally recognized book and media review publication. Each month, Booklist Reader delivers:

  • Must-read lists to keep your TBR pile fresh
  • Exclusive author interviews and insights
  • Top recommendations for adults, youth, and audiobook fans

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