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2026 marks the 150th anniversary of the American Library Association. It’s a milestone that invites us to imagine the libraries of tomorrow, to advocate fiercely for open access to knowledge, and to invest in the infrastructure, both digital and human, that makes libraries a foundation of thriving communities. Celebrate, connect, and reflect with us all year at ALA150.org. #ForOurLibraries

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The American Library Association turns 150

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The American Library Association turns 150 – YouTube

American Library Association 11.1K subscribers

328 views Jan 8, 2026 #ForOurLibraries

2026 marks the 150th anniversary of the American Library Association. It’s a milestone that invites us to imagine the libraries of tomorrow, to advocate fiercely for open access to knowledge, and to invest in the infrastructure, both digital and human, that makes libraries a foundation of thriving communities. Celebrate, connect, and reflect with us all year at ALA150.org. #ForOurLibraries

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The American Library Association turns 150

American Library Association

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Show Up for Our Libraries | American Library Association – ALA

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Show Up for Our Libraries

Libraries are among the most trusted institutions in America. From cradle to grave, libraries provide opportunity and enrichment for everyone in their communities. Yet in recent years, libraries have been facing unprecedented challenges – bans on library materials and programs, threats to cut local funding, and state legislation that would criminalize librarians for doing their jobs. Now the federal government is moving to cut off its modest but effective support for libraries, from withdrawal of funding for broadband to the elimination of the only source of federal funding for our nation’s 125,000 libraries, the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Libraries are here for us – in schools, on campuses, in cities, in small towns, and beyond. Here are ways we can Show Up #ForOurLibraries:

If you have 5 minutes:

1. Call Your Members of Congress.

Use this form to make a call in support of federal library funding. Enter your address in the form, and then click the blue “Start Call” button to receive a phone call that connects you with your elected officials. Visit this page for details on how much your state receives from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

Call on Congress to protect IMLS

2. Email Your Members of Congress.

Use this form to email your members of Congress. Enter your address in the form, and then click the “Send email” button to contact your elected officials. Please customize your email if possible – tell your library story!

Email Congress to protect IMLS

3. Help spread the word on social media or in person.

Follow this link for social media graphics and sample social posts to help get the word out! Use our print resources below to help spread the message in person!

Social Media Toolkit

If you’re asking why you should contact Congress in more than one way: The truth is that legislators get thousands of messages each day. The more they get on any one issue, the higher their staff puts them on their priority list—especially when it comes to phone calls.

Print Resources

Use these customizable Canva templates to educate your patrons about the importance of federal library funding.

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