Federal funding cuts to impact local libraries Golden Triangle libraries are raising concerns about the defunding of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, a small independent federal agency that provides resources and funding to museums an...

Mississippians rely on their libraries for access to information in all forms, from databases to genealogy research.

But without IMLS, "local libraries are likely to permanently lose access to these services." cdispatch.com/news/federal...

Tell Congress to #FundLibraries: ala.org/fundlibraries

'How I Library' Episode 20: Penn Jillette In episode 20 of the “How I Library” podcast, show host and I Love Libraries editor Phil Morehart speaks with magician, actor, and author Penn Jillette from the Emmy Award-winning magic and comedy duo...

New #HowILibrary episode: Phil Morehart chats with magician, actor & author Penn Jillette about his new novel "Felony Juggler," magic & skepticism, growing up with libraries, book bans, and more. ilovelibraries.org/article/how-...

Ali Velshi and Max Brook Talk Zombies and Book Bans MSNBC's Ali Velshi sat down with author Max Brooks to discuss why Brooks' book "World War Z" has been banned and break down its message. I love Libraries. American Library Association. Pictured: Screenshot from MSNBC Ali Velshi episode with Max Brooks.

World War Z is more than a zombie novel—it’s a gripping critique of power, fear, and human fragility. That’s exactly why it’s been banned in some places.
ICYMI: Ali Velshi talked with author Max Brooks to unpack why World War Z still terrifies those in power.
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U.S. Book Challenges Update: July 2025. Book bans are escalating across the U.S. but so is the resistance. From New Hampshire to Alabama, librarians, parents, students, and even psychologists are taking a stand to protect access to diverse stories. Illustration of U.S. map with markers of books on fire.

From closed-door school board votes to statewide directives, censorship efforts are growing bolder. But so is the pushback.
This month’s roundup tracks the latest book challenges and the people fighting to stop them.
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Booklist Reader Listen-alikes: YA Odyssey. How the Boogeyman Became a Poet, written by Tony Keith Jr., is a coming-of-age memoir in verse. Teen listeners seeking similar vulnerability and authenticity in poetic form will love these audiobooks. Audiobook cover: How the Boogeyman Became a Poet. Partial image of ALA Odyssey Award

Teens hooked on novels in verse?
These YA Odyssey Listen-alikes from Booklist Reader deliver poetic storytelling and standout performances.
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With support from an ALA grant, Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Libraries in Michigan launched Kna-dwen-mi-go (“you are needed”)—a civic engagement program encouraging Native community members to run for non-Tribal elected office.

Representation matters. Native people make up 3.4% of the U.S. population but just 0.07% of elected officials.
Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Libraries created a program to help reverse that trend with funding from ALA's Peggy Barber Tribute Grant.
#ForOurLibraries
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U.S. Book Challenges, June 2025 edition. Shel Silverstein's "A Light in the Attic," They call us the Enemy" by George Takei, "Maus" by Art Spiegelman, and the beloved comic "Calvin and Hobbes" are among the hundreds of books being removed from school libraries thanks to an amended state law.

📚💙 In June book-banning news: Shel Silverstein, Judy Blume, and George Takei books are being removed from school libraries across TN. In FL, officials are skipping legal review processes. And a new court ruling in TX makes it harder to fight back.
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Nature's Best Hope. With help from an American Library Association grant, this Ohio library turned a native plant garden into a hub for community learning and sustainability, hosting author talks, yard tours, and more. I Love Libraries, American Library Association

Many libraries offer outdoor spaces, but Wright Memorial Public Library in Oakwood, Ohio, took that a step further. With support from an ALA grant, they’re growing programs on sustainability, native plants, and community connection.
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New #HowILibrary episode: Phil Morehart talks with Nick Brooks, author of "Promise Boys" and the new YA thriller "Up in Smoke," a murder mystery set during a BLM protest.
It’s part whodunit, part revolution.
Listen to the full conversation:
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🙌🏼 Thank you to @clarivateag.bsky.social for becoming the first sponsor of ALA’s Public Supporter Program! Your partnership will help us grow public engagement and support for libraries nationwide.
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Booklist Reader: New & Stellar LGBTQ Reads for Pride Month, Looking for your next great read for Pride Month? Our friends at Booklist Reader have you covered. I Love Libraries. American Library Association. Cropped book cover: A Renaissance of Our Own: A Memoir, Manifesto, and Reimagining. A colorful painting of a dark-skinned person with hand drawing rainbow stripes across face.

Celebrate #PrideMonth with fresh stories—bold fiction, compelling memoirs, and powerful histories.
Booklist Reader rounds up some of the most stellar new LGBTQ reads:
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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.

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A rural library in Massachusetts is creating inclusive programs and spaces for autistic and neurodivergent patrons thanks to an ALA Libraries Transforming Communities Grant. I Love Libraries. American Library Association

A librarian whose two sons were diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder is the driving force behind a Massachusetts library's accessibility work—work that led the library to receive a $10,000 grant from ALA to enhance accessibility for patrons with autism.
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For Our Libraries. For ALL of Us. (Words "For all of us" are in rainbow colors). American Library Association.

June is #PrideMonth, but it’s also #RainbowBookMonth — a celebration of LGBTQIA+ books, authors, and stories.
Find reading lists, tools for libraries, and graphics to help you celebrate: bit.ly/4kKOkOg

Read with pride, in all of its colors. 🌈

'Hamilton' and Hip-Hop Storytime at the Library. Broadway came to the library last week when casy members from the musical "Hamilton" paid a visit to Las-Vegas Clark County Library District's Hip-Hop Storytime. I Love Libraries. American Library Association.

Hip-Hop Storytime host and Las Vegas-Clark County Library District Branch Manager Billy Allen, aka Mr. Billy, welcomed cast members from the touring company of “Hamilton” to an extra-special event on May 23!
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Author Dave Eggers Heads to Minnesota to Protest Book BAns. Eggers, along with Kelly Barnhill and Anne Ursu, joined students, parents, and teachers from St. Francis area schools on May 5th to discuss the impact of ongoing book bans in the school district.

Students, parents, and teachers in Minnesota’s St. Francis Area Schools—who are fighting the review or removal of at least 47 books—got a boost from author Dave Eggers earlier this month.
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🎧 New #HowILibrary episode!
Meet Texas teens Marium Zahra & Aruja Misra, participants in the "On Our Minds" podcast from PBS News Student Reporting Labs.
They talk banned books, podcasting, and the school librarian who inspired them.

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Nonfiction Books for Young Readers to Celebrate AANHPI Heritage. May is Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Check out these nonfiction book picks for children and teens from Booklist Reader!

📚 May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!

Explore powerful nonfiction books for kids and teens that highlight the people, stories, and history of AANHPI communities—essential reading for every age.

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IMLS Staff Return to Work Thanks to Court Order, Some Grants Restored. The federal workers dedicated to library funding are coming back to work after a ruling from a federal judge in Rhode Island. Grants in states that sued have begun to be restored, including grants held by ALA. But this win is temporary and limited. [Logos: Show up for our libraries, American Library Association]

NEW: Staff at the Institute of Museum & Library Services are returning to work thanks to an order from a federal judge in Rhode Island. Grants in plaintiff states have begun to be restored. Learn more: ala.org/IMLSBack (1/2)

Librarian to Run 18 Miles to Raise Money for Diversity Scholarship. This is Miriam Tuliao's 18th consecutive year as an athlete fundraiser for the ALA Spectrum Scholarship Program, I Love Libraries, American Library Association. Photo of Miram Tuliao standing on a dock surrounded by water.

Miriam Tuliao, marketing manager at Penguin Random House, is running 18 miles on Global Running Day to support future librarians of color through ALA’s Spectrum Scholarship.

She’s swum around the Statue of Liberty, walked 32 miles, and more—all to open doors for the next generation. bit.ly/4jW1J6s

Libraries are cutting back on staff and services after Trump's order to dismantle small agency Libraries across the United States have cut back on some digital services weeks after the Trump administration's move to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Libraries nationwide are facing incredibly difficult decisions as federal funding cuts impact programs & services: apnews.com/article/inst...

We need to act NOW. Call Congress and tell them to #FundLibraries, while there's still time: bit.ly/Call2FundLibraries #ForOurLibraries

The Library of Congress belongs to Congress and the American people. [Logos: Show up for our libraries - American Library Association]

For 225 years, the Library of Congress has collected America’s stories and kept Congress informed. The American Library Association stands with America’s library.

Apply for the Libraries Roadtrip. Three young people sit atop a bright green recreational vehicle with writing on the side that reads: Define your own Road in Life.

This fall, Roadtrip Nation is sending three people on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to explore careers in libraries.
Learn more about this opportunity, fueled by @carnegiecorp.bsky.social & Strada Education Foundation.
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Applications are open through May 25, 2025.

Texas Libraries Provide a Lifeline to Mental Health "During the pandemic, I knew a lot of people were struggling, especially with their mental health. And not a lot of people can articulate that. Photo of two librarians in front of Hewitt Public Library.

Libraries play a critical and often overlooked role in helping their patrons and communities address mental health challenges. One library in Texas is taking this responsibility to heart with help from the American Library Association. #MentalHealthAwareness
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ALA Denounces unlawful firing of U.S. Register of Copyrights, Dr. Shira Perlmutter. Show up for our libraries. American Library Association.

NEW: ALA denounces yesterday's unlawful firing of Dr. Shira Perlmutter, the Register of Copyrights at the Library of Congress.

Dr. Perlmutter has led the US Copyright Office with integrity, intelligence and an understanding of intellectual property issues. 1/2

Hey kids, It's Summer Reading Time. Discover free, librarian-curated book picks for kids from birth through 8th grade, perfect for keeping young readers engaged all summer long. I Love Libraries. American Library Association. Photo of two young people reading a book together on a green hillside. The sun is shining.. Younger child is sitting on the lap of older child.

The school year is wrapping up for many students, giving them even more time to discover some more favorite books. Thankfully, @wearealsc.bsky.social, a division of the American Library Association, has released its 2025 Summer Reading Lists just in time. ilovelibraries.org/article/hey-...
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The school year is wrapping up for many students, giving them even more time to discover some more favorite books. Thankfully, @, a division of the American Library Association (ALA), has released its 2025 Summer Reading Lists just in time.

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

Map of the United States highlighting several states with icons representing book challenges, titled "U.S. Book Challenges Update: April 2025 Edition." From Tennessee courtrooms to Texas classrooms, and even in the U.S. Naval Academy, censorship is on the rise, and so is the resistance.

Parents. Students. Librarians. Authors.
They're all taking a stand against censorship—from book bans in schools to canceled lectures at colleges.

These stories matter. And so does the fight to protect the freedom to read.

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Filmmakers Dawn Logsdon and Lucie Faulknor join host Phil Morehart to talk about their new @pbs.org documentary, Free for All: The Public Library — a love letter to America’s libraries — available starting today via Independent Lens.
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