Libraries are one of the
most meaningful and loved public spaces in any
community! They serve as vital resources for
people of all ages, providing educational programs,
internet access, and activity spaces to everyone who
walks through the door.
The Trump
administration's Executive Order of March
14th proposes funding cuts for the Institute of
Museum and Library Services (IMLS) that threaten equal
access to these vital resources. Public, academic,
school and research libraries could all be devastated by
this careless defunding.
Communities in rural
and underserved areas would be hit the hardest,
as libraries often serve as a primary source for job
searches, literacy programs, and educational support.
Every day, countless individuals rely on their
local libraries to find employment opportunities, finish
schoolwork, and stay connected in a society
that increasingly requires digital
participation.
IMLS funding is also used for the
popular Libby app, which allows library users across the
nation to borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and
magazines.
We urge lawmakers to protect IMLS
funding and ensure that libraries continue to serve as
guardians of knowledge and providers of opportunity for
all.
Stand up for libraries and
digital access. Sign the petition and
tell the Trump administration to leave our libraries
alone!
