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Trump attacked Federal Funding for Libraries.

We need Americans like you to take action today!

Please sign and share the petition before it's too late!

action.everylibrary.org/eoimls2025 via @everylibrary.bsky.social
PETITION: Stop Trump's E.O. Attacks on Federal Funding for Libraries
In a new executive order, President Trump has targeted the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the federal agency charged with distributing congressionally approved funds to state librari...
action.everylibrary.org
March 21, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Trump attacked Federal Funding for Libraries.

We need Americans like you to take action today!

Please sign and share the petition before it's too late!

action.everylibrary.org/eoimls2025 via @everylibrary.bsky.social
PETITION: Stop Trump's E.O. Attacks on Federal Funding for Libraries
In a new executive order, President Trump has targeted the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the federal agency charged with distributing congressionally approved funds to state librari...
action.everylibrary.org
March 15, 2025 at 1:49 PM
How is this not illegal as hell?
Elon Musk staff has been caught installing hard drives inside the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), the Treasury Department, and the General Services Administration (GSA).
February 1, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Reposted
No, Trump has NOT Rescinded the Federal Funding Freeze.

We need you to take action today!

action.everylibrary.org/no_trump_has...
January 29, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Reposted
NEWS: After near-universal condemnation across state, profession, and industry lines, the Trump Administration has rescinded its order pausing most federal grants and loans.

You made noise. We made noise. EVERYONE made noise. And we made our leaders listen.

But we're not out of the woods yet. 1/2
NEW: Take action against the Trump Administration's federal funding freeze by sharing your library story. How would a federal funding pause impact your library & community? Share your story with ALA as we work to inform elected officials & decision-makers on this issue: airtable.com/appTIEEt9RjD...
January 29, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Librarians warned that cuts to the South Dakota State Library could be detrimental to their services, particularly in rural areas. www.argusleader.com/story/news/p...
Librarians testify against proposed state library cuts affecting readers, rural libraries
Librarians warned that cuts to the South Dakota State Library could be detrimental to their services, particularly in rural areas.
www.argusleader.com
January 25, 2025 at 2:06 AM
"Treasure" (snort!) found on my library's book sale table. Made me laugh.
January 24, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Tips on how to stand up for your local library. Your voice matters.
With new threats to libraries & library workers already materializing, we need all library advocates to show up together.

United in our advocacy for libraries and everyone we serve, we WILL make a difference.

Join us and Show Up #ForOurLibraries. Learn more: www.ala.org/news/2025/01...
January 24, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Meanwhile, here's a lovely sunrise from Cape Breton, Canada.
January 23, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Write, email, call your legislators. Cuts to IMLS and State Library resources drastically affect local libraries. Like interlibrary loans? Say goodbye. Does your library receive LSTA grants to pay for technology that bridges the digital divide? Say goodbye to those. Protect your libraries.
January 23, 2025 at 1:20 AM
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This isn’t the first time he’s tried to take down libraries. He tried to defund IMLS every year during his previous administration.

Support your local library. Talk to your representatives. Do everything you can.

#librariesareforeveryone #supportyourlocallibrary #readbannedbooks #fuckfascism
January 21, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Introducing Thing 1 and Thing 2. You'll be seeing a lot of them. Sorry, not sorry.
January 22, 2025 at 4:32 AM