ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom

NEW: ALA salutes Dr. Carla Hayden for her exceptional service to the nation as the Librarian of Congress. We are deeply disappointed in last night's abrupt and unjust dismissal of Dr. Hayden, an insult to the scope and breadth of her work.

Read ALA President Cindy Hohl's full statement: https://www.ala.org/news/2025/05/ALA-praises-service-dr-carla-hayden-decries-dismissal

Now is the time to Show Up with our actions. Tell Congress to : bit.ly/Call2FundLibraries

NEW: It's time to .

As we fight for the long-term future of federal funding for libraries in Congress & in the courts, it's critical that our elected officials CONTINUE to provide sustained annual funding. Take action, tell the House to fund libraries in FY26: bit.ly/FundLibraries26House

Every year Congress crafts a budget proposal that funds agencies across government, including the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). We need every library advocate to make their voice heard and tell Congress to provide sustained funding for IMLS in FY26. Learn more at ala.org/fundlibraries

The American Library Association and Banned Books Week Coalition are pleased to announce the theme for Banned Books Week 2025: “Censorship Is So 1984. Read for Your Rights.” Banned Books Week will take place October 5 – 11, 2025. Join us!

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