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Written by Keeley Briggs
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Thursday, March 26, 2026 12:00 AM |
Take Action! Help Secure Federal Funding for Libraries in FY 2027
The federal budget process is underway, and early advocacy is already shaping congressional priorities. One of the first opportunities to demonstrate support comes through “Dear Appropriator” letters—requests from members of Congress to the Appropriations Committees, signed by multiple lawmakers, urging strong federal funding for specific programs. According to the American Library Association (ALA), library champions in the House have exceeded last year’s number of signatures on the letter supporting the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA)—an encouraging sign of momentum for libraries.
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Written by Dillon Geshel
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Thursday, March 26, 2026 12:00 AM |
Note From Dillon: Election Date Bills and Potential Impacts for Michigan Libraries
This month, both the House and Senate introduced separate bill packages that would reshape election dates in Michigan. While the packages differ in their intent and scope, the House bills would limit the ability of public libraries and municipalities to request property tax millage renewals or increases. Alternatively, the Senate bill focuses on shifting when elections occur rather than restricting which elections local units can access for funding requests.
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Written by Keeley Briggs
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Friday, January 30, 2026 12:00 AM |
FY 2026 Federal Budget Update
There is cautious optimism for federal funding that supports libraries as Congress works to finalize the FY 2026 budget. Although the President’s FY 2026 budget proposal called for eliminating the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), Congress has instead moved to sustain the agency, rejecting the administration’s elimination proposal and maintaining funding near FY 2025 levels. Earlier this month, the U.S. House advanced a bipartisan Labor–HHS–Education appropriations bill that preserves approximately $291.8 million for the IMLS.
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Written by Keeley Briggs
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Friday, January 30, 2026 12:00 AM |
Youth Summit for the Right to Read
In 2026, we’re excited for the Youth Summit for the Right to Read with BookRiot’s Kelly Jensen, an Intellectual Freedom Summit for 100 library leaders, and regional coalition-building trainings with EveryLibrary. Stay tuned for more information in the coming months. Together, we’re strengthening Michigan libraries, uplifting communities, and championing the right to read in 2026 and beyond!
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Written by Keeley Briggs
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Friday, January 30, 2026 12:00 AM |
Celebrate March is Reading Month with Your Local Legislators
This March, libraries across the state will celebrate literacy, learning, and the lifelong impact of reading during March is Reading Month. It’s also an important moment to showcase the many ways libraries lead and strengthen their communities, from early literacy and beyond.
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