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Updates from the @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social Public Policy & Advocacy team in D.C. #LibrariesStrong #BuildLibraries #FundLibraries #eBooksForAll #ForOurLibraries Become a library advocate: ala.org/takeaction

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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
ALA and AASL are proud to support the Quality Educator Partnership Act (QEPA), introduced in Congress by Rep Alma Adams & Sen Jack Reed. Through new pathways & infrastructure the bill seeks to make it easier for educators, including school librarians, to start, advance, & thrive in their careers.
Quality Educators = Quality Education. We support the Quality Educator Partnership Act. Strengthening the educator workforce through: Development of aspiring educators; Innovative workforce designs; Affordable pathways. Learn more. ALA 150, American Library Association. AASL, American Association of School Librarians.
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ALA Public Policy & Advocacy @librarypolicy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Our team was proud to join advocates for free speech and free religious expression last week here in Washington for a roundtable on the importance of these fundamental rights. ALA's Lisa Varga highlighted the "shared values of libraries and faith communities". More: baptistnews.com/article/coal...
ALA's Lisa Varga speaking at a microphone at a roundtable in Washington, DC
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The Works Progress Administration was created in May 1935 as part of the New Deal to provide jobs to the unemployed during the Great Depression. One of the WPA’s most idealistic goals was to send books and librarians to areas where there were none. Read more: bit.ly/4hkgtNC #ALA150
Sepia tone photo of factory workers standing around a rolling book cart at the National Cash Register Company in Dayton, Ohio, circa 1915. Text over photo reads "Libraries During the Great Depression". American Library Association logo
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ALA Public Policy & Advocacy @librarypolicy.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
In Idaho, libraries worry what cuts or elimination of the E-Rate program would mean for their budgets. The program supports essential broadband access in public libraries nationwide: www.kmvt.com/video/2026/0... Tell the FCC and Congress to #SaveOurERate: ala.org/erate
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Local libraries weigh in on the future of the E-rate program
The FCC is considering the future of the E-Rate program.
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Happy Dolly Day! Dolly's Imagination Library program has provided millions of free books to children. We hope you'll #GiveLikeDolly to your local library and continue her legacy supporting children's literacy. You can also support ALA's work advancing literacy of all kinds: bit.ly/4xPCOYn
Cover of Volume 74, Issue 15 of Booklist, featuring Dolly Parton on the cover in two fun poses.
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
#LibraryCardSignUpMonth is the perfect time to check out your library's 'Library of Things.' From musical instruments to prom dresses to ghost hunting kits, who knows what you'll discover? Sign up for a library card today! nyti.ms/4iCSavk
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Come for the Books, Stay for the Power Tools (Gift Article)
Libraries across the country are lending American Girl dolls, original artwork, musical instruments and ghost-hunting kits to help patrons save money and share resources.
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ALA Public Policy & Advocacy @librarypolicy.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
In Arizona, libraries and schools are worried about budget shortfalls if the FCC cuts E-Rate discounts for broadband service. Communities depend on this critical federal program: azdailysun.com/news/nationa... Tell Congress and the FCC to #SaveOurERate: ala.org/erate
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Schools, libraries sound alarm over potential changes to federal internet program
The E-Rate program provides about $3 billion annually for internet access and telecommunications to more than 100,000 schools and 11,000 libraries across the country.
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ALA Public Policy & Advocacy @librarypolicy.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Communities in every single state and territory rely on the internet provided at their libraries. And the libraries rely on E-Rate discounts to afford it. New FCC proposals threaten that service discount: www.unionleader.com/news/educati... Tell Congress and the FCC to #SaveOurERate: ala.org/erate
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Schools, libraries sound alarm over potential changes to federal internet program
A multi-billion-dollar federal program that helps schools and libraries afford broadband internet is under review by the Trump administration, leaving education officials and advocates worried about p...
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
The #ALAAC27 Call for Proposals will end on September 21 at 11:59pm ET. This is your last call to share ideas, insights, and experiences that can educate and inspire colleagues across the profession. Don’t miss out—submit your proposal today. bit.ly/4qz7PgR
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Submit your Program or Poster Proposal before September 21, 11:59pm ET.
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ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition June 24-28, 2027. New Orleans
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
"Our history reflects how we as an association have grappled with, sometimes faltered, and at other times made inroads toward being a more inclusive ALA," writes ALA President Maria McCauley. Read her full piece on the ALA150 blog: bit.ly/4h8ZyMv
Photo of three women and one man smiling. Caption over photo reads: "Left to right: ALA President-elect Tamika Barnes, Aaron Wilson, ALA President Maria McCauley; and ALA Immediate Past President Cindy Hohl at the “Spectrum Scholar Alumni Share Leadership Stories” panel at the 2026 ALA Annual Conference in Chicago."

Text below photo reads: "ALA’s 150 in United States’ 250: Democracy in the Making. 'ALA’s work at 150 is inextricably intertwined with the work of advancing the United States of America’s 250 and libraries across the globe. We are a vital part of democracy in the making.'”

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ALA Public Policy & Advocacy @librarypolicy.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Have you taken action to #SaveOurERate? The FCC's proposals for the program would be devastating for libraries across the country that rely on discounts for broadband service, including those in Idaho: www.kmvt.com/2026/09/15/f... Tell Congress and the FCC to save our E-Rate: ala.org/erate
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FCC is reviewing E-Rate Program, and it has libraries concerned
The Federal Communications Commission is reviewing a federal program that helps schools and libraries afford high-speed broadband internet, raising concerns among local library officials that potentia...
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
As National Voter Registration Day begins to wind down, ALA would like to thank every library worker who has helped their community get registered, informed, & ready to vote! Whether you helped one voter confirm their polling place or assisted dozens with registration, you made an impact today.
National Voter Registration Day: Sep 15, 2026. ALA is a proud partner of NVRD. Reader Voter Ready, ALA American Library Association.
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
From coast to coast & beyond, libraries & library workers are celebrating National Voter Registration Day by helping their patrons get registered, informed, & ready to vote! But have YOU registered or checked your registration? Head to nationalvoterregistrationday.org/register-to-vote/ right now!
TODAY is National Voter Registration Day. Join us today to make an impact. Vote local.
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
The day is finally here: It's National Voter Registration Day! Across the country, libraries & library workers are helping their communities get #ReaderVoterReady with registration assistance, election information, and more. ALA is proud to once again be an official partner of today's celebrations!
National Voter Registration Day: September 15, 2026. ALA is a proud partner of NVRD. Reader Voter Ready, ALA American Library Association.
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
How is your library celebrating? Be sure to share photos of your programming to get other libraries inspired and excited! Find more resources for libraries: ala.org/readervoterready
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Reader. Voter. Ready.
Libraries support literacy and lifelong learning for patrons of all ages; connect eligible voters with information and opportunities to make their voices heard at the polls; and promote year-round civ...
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Presenting at #ALAAC27 is an amazing opportunity to advance your career, grow your professional community, and help shape the future of our profession. But there’s one week left to add your voice to the conversation. Submit your program or poster proposal today. bit.ly/4qz7PgR
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ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition June 24-28, 2027. New Orleans
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Colorful illustrations of a trombone and stars.
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
As PLA President Jamar Rahming told AfroTech, "Giving up high-speed internet is not an option for libraries." That means proposed E-Rate cuts would impact broader library budgets: afrotech.com/fcc-eliminating-fundin… Tell Congress and the FCC to #SaveOurERate: ala.org/erate
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The FCC Could Be Ending A Program That Helps Libraries Pay For Internet - AfroTech
The FCC is considering changes to E-Rate, raising questions about how public libraries could fund internet access and digital services.
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
As the country reflects on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, we look back at the impact of the attacks on our nation's libraries and the communities they serve. Read stories from a special report from @amlibraries.bsky.social, originally published in 2021. bit.ly/3qNWpLP
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What have been the lasting effects of September 11 on libraries and librarians? American Libraries' Special Report: The Legacy of 9/11 explores these stories.
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ALA Public Policy & Advocacy @librarypolicy.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
In state after state, the story is the same: communities rely on the internet access that E-Rate enables. Cuts to the program would be disastrous for schools & libraries across Arizona and the country: www.kold.com/2026/08/27/f... Tell the FCC and Congress to #SaveOurERate: ala.org/erate
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FCC considers funding cuts that would cost Tucson schools, libraries millions
For nearly 30 years, the FCC’s E-Rate program has helped schools and libraries pay for high-speed internet.
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
It's #LibraryCardSignUpMonth, and we love seeing the unique cards that many libraries offer. Special-edition library cards are more than just credentials. Whether they feature famous figures or commemorate culture and history, they’re something to flaunt. Check out a few: bit.ly/46eHeN4
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Whether they feature famous figures or commemorate history, special-edition library cards are something to flaunt.
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Get ready for #BannedBooksWeek & save 20%! Shop tees, totes, mugs, stickers, & more featuring this year’s Let Books Be designs by Hyesu Lee, Loveis Wise, & Mikey Burton. 20% off thru Sept. 12. ➡️https://www.librarygiftshop.org/let-books-be Purchases help support ALA advocacy efforts. 📚💙
Three baseball shirts are displayed, each featuring a different design promoting Banned Books Week, which takes place from October 4 to 10. The first shirt, designed by Mikey Burton, has the slogan "Let Books Be." The second, designed by Hyesu Lee, also says "Let Books Be" with a colorful illustration. The third, designed by Lovies Wise, includes a vibrant design with the same message. The bottom banner advertises a 20% discount from September 8 to 12 at librarygiftshop.org.
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Congratulations to @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social on the well-deserved Emmy win for Exceptional Merit in Documentary Filmmaking! Thank you to Kim A. Snyder and all the librarians who shared their stories to help shine a light on the fight for the freedom to read. thelibrariansfilm.com
This is a promotional poster for the Emmy-winning documentary film "The Librarians" by Kim A. Snyder. The poster features a large book and silhouettes of people walking. It highlights the names and roles of individuals involved in the film's production: Kim A. Snyder (Director/Producer), Janique L. Robillard (Producer), Maria Cuomo Cole (Producer), Jana Edelbaum (Producer), and Lois Vossen (Executive Producer).
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Happy Labor Day! We want to honor the library workers across the country whose dedication and expertise keep our libraries and communities strong. Libraries work because library workers do - they always have, and they always will. ALA offices are closed today in observance.
Archival black and white photo of two librarians delivering books by horseback on a dirt road.Archival black and white photo of a librarian delivering books to a hospital patient.Archival black and white photo of a librarian reading a book and surrounded by an engaged group of childrenArchival black and white photo of a librarian using sign language during storytime under a tree
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ALA Public Policy & Advocacy @librarypolicy.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
"...the E-Rate program has been 'an equalizer' for schools and libraries around Minnesota." We can't let that connectivity go away: www.marshallindependent.com/news/local-n... The FCC's proposals for the E-Rate program could be a disaster. Tell Congress and the FCC to #SaveOurERate: ala.org/erate
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Internet program for schools, libraries under review
MARSHALL — Internet access has become a vital resource for public school districts and libraries. It’s something that goes beyond the classroom too, Marshall Public Schools staff said last week. Every...
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
It's back to school season! School librarians are facing challenges or uncertainty about what they can - or cannot - shelve. Join ALA OIF and @aaslala.bsky.social to learn about protecting the First Amendment rights of learners. Sept 15, 5:30pmCT. Free for ALA Members. bit.ly/3UsTneE
Prepare for the School Year: Protecting the First Amendment Rights of All Students. Tuesday, September 15, 5:30 p.m. CT. Presenters: Becky Calzada, April Dawkins,Cathi Fuhrman, Amanda Kordeliski,Sarah Lamdan, Xan Lasko. Free for ALA Members. American Association of School Librarians. Office for Intellectual Freedom. American Library Association.
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Libraries in Indiana rely on E-Rate for affordable internet. And Indiana communities rely on those libraries. The FCC's new E-Rate proposals could cut that connection: www.indystar.com/story/entert... Tell Congress to #SaveOurERate: action.ala.org/campaign/sav... Learn more: ala.org/erate
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The federal program keeping libraries online? The FCC might gut it
The FCC wants a "top-to-bottom" review of a program funding library internet access, sparking fears of service cuts for many communities.
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
✨From new approaches to proven solutions, your experience can help your peers tackle challenges and better serve their communities. Submit your program or poster proposal today for a chance to help shape the ALA Annual 2027 Conference. bit.ly/4qz7PgR #ALAAC27
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ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition June 24-28, 2027. New Orleans
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ALA Public Policy & Advocacy @librarypolicy.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
ALA and our team in DC were sad to learn of the passing of library champion, former Senator Nancy Kassebaum. In recognition of her commitment to library funding and literacy while in Congress, ALA was proud to award Sen. Kassebaum honorary membership in 1996. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/22/u...
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Nancy Kassebaum, First Woman to Chair a Major Senate Panel, Dies at 94
A moderate Republican from Kansas, she served three terms before tiring of political strife. “I couldn’t get elected today,” she said in 2013.
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ALA Public Policy & Advocacy @librarypolicy.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
DEADLINE EXTENDED: Is your library participating in National Voter Registration Day? If you sign up as a partner before September 3, your library will receive free materials and merch to help celebrate! Sign up as an official partner (bit.ly/ALA-NVRD26) or learn more at ala.org/readervoterready
National Voter Registration Day: Sep 15, 2026. ALA Is a proud partner of NVRD. bit.ly/ALA-NVRD26. Reader Voter Ready, ALA American Library Association.
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
September is #LibraryCardSignUpMonth! We're kicking off this year's celebration with honorary chair Laufey, who wants you to stop in to your library and sign up for a library card. Learn more and find ways to celebrate and support your library: bit.ly/3MtzVqC
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Is your library #ReaderVoterReady? Today (8/31) is the deadline to register your library as a National Voter Registration Day partner! Be sure to sign up if your library is celebrating NVRD this year: bit.ly/ALA-NVRD26 Find more tools from ALA & get ready for NVRD on 9/15: ala.org/readervoterready
National Voter Registration Day: Sep 15, 2026. ALA is a proud partner of NVRD. bit.ly/ALA-NVRD26. Reader Voter Ready, ALA American Library Association.
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
“Dolly Parton represented the very best of America," said ALA President Maria McCauley. "We want to make sure that Dolly’s vision, that reading is for everyone, becomes a reality. That’s something that we can all carry forward in memory of Dolly.” lat.ms/3SWROFd
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Dolly Parton's contributions to literacy will outlive the star, just like she planned
Dolly Parton spent decades gifting books to millions of children. Following her death at 80, the Dollywood Foundation plans to carry her mission with Imagination Library forward.
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ALA Public Policy & Advocacy @librarypolicy.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Our communities depend on libraries to stay connection: our libraries rely on E-Rate for affordable internet. The FCC's proposals for the program would have far-reaching consequences nationwide. Use our tools to tell Congress to #SaveOurERate and submit your own comments to the FCC: ala.org/erate
A sign that reads "Defend E-Rate. ALA American Library Association", help in the air by a person's hand.
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
ALA is heartbroken at the passing of country music legend and literacy champion Dolly Parton. Her Imagination Library initiative, inspired by her father's inability to read or write, has put millions of books into children's hands and was considered by her to be among her greatest achievements.
An ALA READ poster featuring Dolly Parton holding copies of "The Little Engine that Could" and "The Very Hungry Caterpillar"
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Libraries across the country have the same message: their communities rely on the internet E-Rate enables. More: www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026… Use our tools to tell Congress to #SaveOurERate & submit your own public comments to the FCC: ala.org/erate
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FCC considers cuts to funds for internet access at schools and libraries
A program called E-Rate has helped expand public internet access for 30 years. As the Federal Communications Commission challenges whether the subsidies are still needed, schools and libraries say cuts could leave them with hard choices.
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
New from Library Journal: "Calling on Advocates to Respond to FCC's Proposed Throttling of E-Rate" www.libraryjournal.com/story/callin... Read the full story for details on what the proposal means, how ALA is responding, & how you can take action. Head to ala.org/erate for more!
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Calling on Advocates to Respond to FCC’s Proposed Throttling of E-Rate
The FCC has published its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register, calling for a major review of the E-Rate program. The NPRM, originally released by the FCC on June 26, poses que...
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
20 libraries selected to host “Pulitzer On The Road: Prize-Winning Works that Inform, Empower & Inspire,” a six-week traveling exhibition that includes appearances by Pulitzer Prize winners, vividly designed panels, immersive interactive stations, and compelling storytelling. bit.ly/4bWjWPk
Photo of a group of migrants arriving by boat at the Greek Island of Lisbos in 2015. Photo credit: Sergey Ponomarev, The New York Times, 2016 Breaking News Photography. Courtesy of The New York Times via The Pulitzer Prizes. Below the photo is the logo for I Love Libraries, text that reads "The Pulitzer Prizes: Coming to a Library Near You", and the American Library Association logo.
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ALA Public Policy & Advocacy @librarypolicy.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Have you taken action to protect #ERate? You can make your voice heard for this essential broadband program in libraries & schools. Tell Congress to #ProtectOurERate: action.ala.org/campaign/saveourerate/ Use our template to submit comments to the FCC & learn more: ala.org/erate
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
As Light Reading highlights, libraries and schools across the country are telling the FCC to #SaveOurERate. Library budgets, already stretched thin, would be under enormous pressure if the program, providing broadband discounts, were eliminated or decreased: www.lightreading.com/broadband/sm...
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Small schools, libraries implore FCC not to destroy E-Rate
In comments to the FCC, schools and libraries highlight the ongoing need for E-Rate to support daily operations and stress a loss of funds will cause harm.
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
You can make your voice heard for broadband in libraries, too. Use our new template to submit comments to the FCC, and find more resources at ala.org/erate And tell Congress to protect E-Rate: action.ala.org/campaign/saveourerate/
Show up for E-Rate. ALA American Library Association.
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
NEW: The FCC has officially published its new proposals for E-Rate, which include possible elimination of this essential program. We need to take action. You can write a formal comment to the FCC urging them to protect E-Rate, which offers broadband discounts to libraries & schools nationwide. 1/2
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Join ALA's Coretta Scott King Book Awards Round Table for a free virtual event featuring award-winning writer, educator, and Founder of Nerds for Literacy, Tony Weaver Jr., in a dynamic discussion on the power of inclusive storytelling and its impact on youth literacy. bit.ly/45woTL5
"From Stories to Lifelong Readers: Proven Literacy Strategies that Work" - Virtual Event, Thursday, Sept. 25, 5pm EST, 4pm CST, 2pm PST, featuring Tony Weaver, Jr. Logos for several organizations, including the American Library Association, the ALA Coretta Scott King Book Awards Round Table, the ALA Ethnic and Multicultural Information Exchange Round Table, the Euclid Public Library Foundation, the ALA Graphic Novels and Comics Round Table, LiteracyNation, and Nerds for Literacy.
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ALA Public Policy & Advocacy @librarypolicy.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Book banning legislation under consideration in the Senate is a dangerously broad tool for censorship. Library advocates are speaking up. Tell your Senators to reject S4925 and stand up for the right to read: www.action.ala.org/campaign/S4925
Show up for our libraries. ALA 150, American Library Association.
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Use our new template & instructions to draft and submit your comments, along with our other resources - comments to the FCC are due midnight Eastern on October 13, 2026: ala.org/erate And you still have time to tell Congress to #SaveOurERate! Take action: action.ala.org/campaign/saveourerate/ 2/2
Show up for E-Rate. ALA American Library Association.
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ALA Public Policy & Advocacy @librarypolicy.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Is your library #ReaderVoterReady? With National Voter Registration Day coming up next month, there's still time to prepare to get your community informed, registered, and ready to vote! Add your library as an official NVRD partner: bit.ly/ALA-NVRD26 More resources: www.ala.org/advocacy/ini...
National Voter Registration Day: September 15, 2026. ALA is a proud partner of NVRD. bit.ly/ALA-NVRD26. Reader Voter Ready. ALA American Library Association.
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
A federal book banning bill under consideration in the Senate is dangerously broad, threatening critical school funding unless they comply with sweeping prohibitions. This type of censorship can't become law. Tell your Senators to oppose censorship & reject S4925: www.action.ala.org/campaign/S4925
Show up for our libraries. ALA 150. American Library Association.
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ALA Public Policy & Advocacy @librarypolicy.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
The FCC is targeting the #ERate program, but we're not staying quiet. In communities across the country, libraries and schools rely on E-Rate to afford broadband service for their patrons and students. That's why we're speaking out. Tell Congress to protect E-Rate: action.ala.org/campaign/sav...
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ALA Public Policy & Advocacy @librarypolicy.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
ALA is proud to support @morelle.house.gov & @merkley.senate.gov's Summer Meals & Learning Act! The bill would provide funding for summer reading programs & school library hours in schools serving as summer meal sites. More, including from ALA Pres. Maria McCauley: morelle.house.gov/media/press-...
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CONGRESSMAN MORELLE, SENATOR MERKLEY REINTRODUCE BILL TO KEEP KIDS FED AND LEARNING ALL SUMMER LONG
(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle (D, NY-25) and Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) reintroduced their Summer Meals and Learning Act, legislation that would help children continue learning whi...
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ALA Public Policy & Advocacy @librarypolicy.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
In every state, libraries and schools rely on E-Rate discounts for broadband service. The FCC's new proposals could take that away. Without E-Rate, libraries in communities nationwide would be faced with huge, new expenses. Tell Congress to protect #ERate: action.ala.org/campaign/sav...
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Your favorite READ posters are back, and they're bringing some new friends with them. The ALA Graphics Fall Catalog is here! Browse the new collection at alagraphics.org! 📚💙
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