Thank you @librarypolicy.bsky.social + friends for the warm welcome to Washington DC! Let’s go libraries!

I Love My Librarian Award 2026. Composite of ten photos of librarians. Logos for Carnegie Corporation of New York, American Library Association, and the New York Public Library

ALA is thrilled to announce the 2026 recipients of the #ILoveMyLibrarian Award! Congratulations to these 10 outstanding librarians - people who power possibility in our neighborhoods, our schools, and our places of higher learning.

Meet the 2026 honorees here: https://bit.ly/3HcHvEy

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

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

Thank you @warren.senate.gov for supporting America’s libraries that provide lifelong learning and opportunities for our communities! #NLLD26 #ForOurLibraries #FundLibraries

Thank you Senator Markey @markey.senate.gov @karinabravo.bsky.social for championing America’s libraries, digital equity and e-rate! #NLLD26 #ForOurLibraries #FundLibraries

It was a pleasure meeting Tyler Allard in Congressman Seth Moulton’s office to talk libraries, history and books! Thank you @sethmoulton.bsky.social for your support of our libraries that offer life changing opportunities for our residents. #NLLD26 #FundLibraries #ForOurLibraries

Thank you @whipkclark.bsky.social for your ongoing support of America’s libraries! #NLLD26 #ForOurLibraries #FundLibraries

Happy to be here #ForOurLibraries and for our communities!

9 sessions across 3 content tracks Preserving Intellectual Freedom (icon: book and torch), Strengthening Leadership (icon: 3 leaders and a gear), and Sustaining Wellbeing (icon: a lotus flower) Plus opening and closing keynotes and interactive, facilitator-led conversations. Registration is Open—Save Your Spot Now! Recharging in Challenging Times AN ALA Virtual Event February 10, 2026 FOR OUR LIBRARIES. American Library Association ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition

#ALAVirtual26 Registration is Open! Join Recharging in Challenging Times: An ALA Virtual Event for a day of reflection, practical insights, and meaningful connection. Access on-demand content—and ALA Student Members attend for FREE! Secure your spot now!
www.ala.org/virtual-event

It was truly special to attend this fall's New England Library Association Annual Convention in Newport, Rhode Island. I spoke on how to Be a Force for Good and participated in opening ceremonies with @reed.senate.gov and Rhode Island Chief of Library Services, Karen Mellor. Go #NELA team!

I’m looking forward to seeing many of you at the American Library Association Annual Conference in Philadelphia! #ALAAC25

Former Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden speaks out on her firing by Trump Last month, Carla Hayden, the first woman and first African American to serve as Librarian of Congress, received an email announcing her dismissal. She talks about libraries as bastions of democracy, ...

"Democracies are not to be taken for granted, and the institutions that support democracy should not be taken for granted."
#FreePeopleReadFreely
Spectacular interview with Dr. Carla Hayden on @cbssundaymorning.bsky.social today.

www.cbsnews.com/news/former-...

Join ALA next Monday (5/12) @ 3pm ET for a free, public webinar to hear about this year's push to #FundLibraries in Congress.

We need EVERY advocate making their voice heard. Register & join us Monday: elearning.ala.org/local/catalo...

Take action NOW: bit.ly/Call2FundLibraries #ForOurLibraries

Fund Libraries: Tell Congress to invest in libraries. ALA American Library Association, #FundLibraries.

We need EVERY library advocate to raise their voice in support of library funding. Take action NOW, call Congress to #FundLibraries: bit.ly/Call2FundLibraries

Time is running out to Fund Libraries next fiscal year. Congress MUST act to include libraries in the next federal budget. #ForOurLibraries

Second federal judge rules against dismantling IMLS. In response to a lawsuit from 21 state Attorneys General, a federal judge in Rhode Island has ruled that the dismantling of the Institute of Museum and Library Services is likely illegal. This is the second federal court to rule against the slashing of the agency, following a ruling in ALA’s separate legal case in Washington. Show up for our libraries. ALA American Library Association.

NEW: A federal judge in Rhode Island ruled that the gutting of the Institute of Museum & Library Services is likely unlawful. This is the SECOND federal court to rule against the slashing of the only federal agency dedicated to library funding.

Learn about ALA's own legal case: ala.org/IMLS-lawsuit

Federal Court halts dismantling of IMLS in ALA lawsuit. U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia grants temporary restraining order.

🚨 Today, a federal court granted a temporary restraining order to halt the administration’s dismantling of IMLS—a direct result of the lawsuit filed by ALA and @afscme.bsky.social.
www.ala.org/news/2025/05...

#ForOurLibraries #FundLibraries

More coverage of what is happening with IMLS.

Save the date graphic for the APALA literature awards banquet, with the banquet's location and date.

SAVE THE DATE!
APALA Literature Awards Banquet and Ceremony 🌸🌺📚🏅:
Date: Saturday, June 28, 2025
Location: Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation (PCDC)
Crane Community Building
Ticket Sales start: May 1
(May Day!)

Picture of Ed Garcia of Cranston Public Library, Rhode Island State Librarian Karen Mellor, and other advocates standing in front of a federal courthouse in Providence with attorneys representing the Rhode Island Attorney General.

Today, Rhode Island library advocates attended the first hearing in a lawsuit filed by 21 state Attorneys General to halt the President's dismantling of the Institute of Museum & Library Services.

Thank you to the Attorneys General showing up #ForOurLibraries.

Use your own voice: ala.org/showup

I am honored to be elected President of the American Library Association for 2026-27 and grateful to everyone who voted. I look forward to working with library workers and advocates across every type of library in the United States and internationally. We can support, inspire, and learn from each other as we seek to improve the excellent library services that we provide for our communities. We will also continue to advocate for and celebrate the power of libraries to transform lives. I thank the Nominating Committee, supporters, and volunteers, as well as running mate, Lindsay Cronk, and former running mate, Dr. Andrea Jamison, for inspiring me along the way. Full press release: https://www.ala.org/news/2025/04/mccauley-wins-2026-2027-ala-presidency

I am honored to be elected President of the American Library Association for 2026-27 and grateful to everyone who voted.

Full press release: www.ala.org/news/2025/04...

Advocating for our libraries and the #IMLS on Capitol Hill with Jason Homer & Melissa Harter! Thank you @repmcgovern.bsky.social @edmarkey.bsky.social @warren.senate.gov and @whipkclark.bsky.social for championing libraries in MA and the United States! #forourlibraries #ala #mblc

Thank you so much for your support and votes! 💙

Voting ends TODAY, Wednesday, April 2 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time. Don't forget to vote!

"Mom for ALA President!" 💙

FAQ: Executive Order Targeting IMLS This set of frequently asked questions is intended to help library workers, library advocates, and library users understand this Executive Order.

www.ala.org/faq-executiv...

Thinking about IMLS staff and the important work they do to support libraries and, in doing so, our communities.

Call your Congresspersons in support of the IMLS!

#IMLS #Libraries

Thank you, Eve! Your support means so much to me!

Simmons Magazine 125 Anniversary (2025) Take a look back at Simmons's storied past and our talented and dedicated alumnae/i and learn more about how Simmons is preparing to face the challenges of tomorrow. (For a screen-reader accessible ve...

I was honored to be featured in the Simmons Magazine 125th anniversary edition. See page 2 and page 24! 

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Thank you for your support, Margaret!

Thank you for your support, Eboni!