Take Action! 📢 Contact your representatives today and remind them that Ohio libraries are a vital investment in our future.
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This is what happens when people who care about libraries run for office.
We made it easy to start your campaign at ReadLeadRun.org
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People trying to remove books from libraries insist it's not a book ban. Everyone wants to ban a book, but no one wants to be a book banner.
We put together everything you need to launch a run for office at ReadLeadRun.org
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Outreach is about access for all. 🤝 Happy National Library Outreach Day! Let’s celebrate the pros who bridge the gap every day.
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We put together everything you need to launch a run for office at ReadLeadRun.org
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It's #NationalLibraryWorkersDay! From tech help to research, library workers do it all. Let's show some love for the folks keeping Ohio curious!
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Celebrate #RightToReadDay! 🗽 Ohio libraries are champions of intellectual freedom. Find joy in a book that challenges you today. Every voice deserves to be heard.
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The only thing that should control your reading list is your inability to stop buying books.
Stop the Federal Book Ban Bill.
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Congratulations to all 48 recipients of the Library Services and Technology Act Summer Library Program Grants! The State Library of Ohio awarded a total $74,934 this year.
Each library can apply for $2,000 to cover expenses.
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A Statement In Opposition to HR 7661 The freedom to speak and to read is a fundamental principle of the United States of America. That is why we have joined together — parents, students, educators, library workers, authors, free expression advocates, booksellers, and publishers — to stand in support of our nation’s school-aged children and teens and in opposition to H.R. 7661. H.R. 7661, if passed, will compel nationwide book censorship. It confuses obscenity with identity and stigmatizes vulnerable young people, particularly trans children and teens, based on who they are. It will continue to drain funding from our already underfunded schools and libraries. And it will threaten the creativity and critical thinking that are vital to education in the U.S.
Authors Against Book Bans has joined dozens of other organizations, nonprofits, publishers, & stores to issue this joint statement opposing HR7661
Books and libraries, libraries and books, two words that are inseparable in the public imagination.
action.everylibrary.org/you_will_tru...
A colorful poster celebrates National Library Week, April 19-25. It features an illustration of a vibrant library scene with people enjoying various activities. The phrase "Find Your Joy!" is prominently displayed. The logos of the ALA (American Library Association) and Library Champions appear at the top.
✨ Bring library joy to your walls with the official National Library Week 2026 poster!
This vibrant poster features art by Lorraine Nam, illustrator of the new children’s book "I’m So Happy You’re Here: A Celebration of Library Joy" by Mychal Threets. https://bit.ly/488zQnu
Huge congrats to Mary Anne Russo from Hubbard Public Library!
She's one of 10 honorees to receive the 2026 I Love My Librarian Award from the American Library Association. 🏆
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ALA Prevails in Federal Lawsuit to Preserve IMLS. ALA 150, American Library Association.
ALA and our co-plaintiff AFSCME have signed a binding settlement agreement with the federal government, keeping the Institute of Museum & Library Services (IMLS) intact. This marks the conclusion of ALA's lawsuit - and victory for library supporters. The settlement follows the dismissal earlier this week of the appeal in a separate, related case. But the fight isn't over.
"When the administration began shuttering IMLS last year, it set off a chain reaction. Libraries across the country started cutting hours, staff and services people rely on - after school programs, support for jobseekers and connection for older adults. This settlement protects life-changing library services for communities across the country. ALA will continue to defend every American's freedom to read and learn.” - ALA President Sam Helmick
MORE NEWS: ALA & our co-plaintiff @afscme.bsky.social have prevailed in our lawsuit to preserve the Institute of Museum & Library Services (IMLS)!
Our binding settlement agreement with the Dept. of Justice protects the agency and its congressionally mandated work. More: www.ala.org/news/2026/04...
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Libraries WIN (again) in federal court. Show Up for Our Libraries, ALA 150 American Library Association.
Government stops fighting reinstatement of IMLS in federal court. The Trump Administration dropped its appeal of an earlier ruling which required the reinstatement of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
Following the earlier ruling, IMLS previously restored all canceled grants and research and staff have returned to work. This is an important win for libraries. But President Trump is still asking Congress to end funding for IMLS. Call your Senators and tell them to protect library funding. Head to ala.org/showup and take action TODAY.
"Libraries can move forward with confidence that IMLS funding will be available to sustain the vital services communities rely on. However, we cannot forget that President Trump is still asking Congress to end funding for IMLS. That decision is partly in the hands of constituents. Library supporters must call on Congress to protect the future of IMLS." - ALA President Sam Helmick
NEWS: The Trump Administration has DROPPED its appeal of an earlier federal court ruling that reinstated the Institute of Museum & Library Services (IMLS)!
This is an enormous win for libraries nationwide.
Learn more: www.ala.org/news/2026/04... #FundLibraries #ForOurLibraries
Thirteen pubic libraries in Ohio that have levies on the May 5 primary ballot. They include: 7 new/additional levies, 6 renewals, & 1 renewal with an increase.
Let's vote early & often to support our libraries.
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POTUS Proposes Elimination of Federal Library Funding. The President again requested that Congress eliminate the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the Innovative Approaches to Literacy (IAL) program. We've seen this before, and we're not going away. Fund Libraries, ALA 150, American Library Association.
!["We are not surprised that the White House FY27 budget zeroes out funding for IMLS and IAL. The president’s intentions for IMLS were clear last year with the executive order to dismantle IMLS and cut off its funding [...] ALA members have a solid track record of defeating the president’s threats, but we do not underestimate the lengths to which he will go to undercut support for America’s libraries. ALA is working to make sure decisionmakers continue to hear from library advocates.” - ALA President Sam Helmick](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:q5qyswhppr7tiskw43xhcv7f/bafkreickyturajq3zv6n65qgp3wg2mexkm3x4lduf5a5armtx3tv5edrky)
"We are not surprised that the White House FY27 budget zeroes out funding for IMLS and IAL. The president’s intentions for IMLS were clear last year with the executive order to dismantle IMLS and cut off its funding [...] ALA members have a solid track record of defeating the president’s threats, but we do not underestimate the lengths to which he will go to undercut support for America’s libraries. ALA is working to make sure decisionmakers continue to hear from library advocates.” - ALA President Sam Helmick
NEW: The President once again called to eliminate federal library funding in his federal budget proposal. We have been here before. And when we make our voices heard, we can overcome this again.
Tell your Senators to reject the cuts & #FundLibraries in next year's federal budget: ala.org/showup
Promotional poster for an event titled "Unbanned" featuring films, books, and conversations. Books listed include "Beloved," "The Color Purple," and "A Clockwork Orange." The event is at the Historic Miracle Theatre in Washington, DC, on April 19, 2026, from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. The poster also mentions a pop-up bookstore and includes logos of supporting organizations like the National Coalition Against Censorship and others.
UNBANNED: FILM. BOOKS. CONVO.
Sunday, April 19 at The Historic Miracle Theatre 2:30–5:30 PM
@thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social screening PLUS panel discussion moderated by Katea Stitt (WPFW 89.3FM) w/Kenny Carroll, Rachael Walker (NEA), McKenna Samson (PEN America), and Kelsea Johnson (Stirred Stories)
Libraries change lives! 📚💙 Support your local library this Library Giving Day. Every gift, big or small, makes a difference. Donate now at LibraryGivingDay.org.
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Librarian Luanne James fired for refusing to move books from children's to adult section.
"Her story will echo from the Courthouse in Murfreesboro, TN, across the country, as emblematic of the fight against censorship and suppression,” said PEN America's Kasey Meehan. www.yahoo.com/news/article...
Check out @penamerica.bsky.social 's eye-opening blog post about the number of women jailed for their words.
In 2024, the Freedom to Write Index counted 59 women imprisioned and 195 "at risk." Iran had the most women detained.
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Tell your rep you oppose HR 7661 that would withhold promised funding from school libraries so materials would reflect a specific ideology.
Take action on the Unite Against Book Bans website: bit.ly/4rXdXyG
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Congrats to the Ohio Library Council for showing up for #OhioLibraryDay in Columbus!
They shared info about library services & their survey about how much Ohioans love their libraries.
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