Public Library Association (PLA)

"As our nation marks its 250th year and E-Rate reaches its 30th anniversary, we should be celebrating a program that has expanded information access for all Americans. Unfortunately, opponents argue that because E-Rate has succeeded, we no longer need it. But success is precisely why it must continue."

Save Our E-Rate | American Libraries Magazine E-Rate marks its 30th year, and we should celebrate the federal program that has expanded information access for all Americans.

Looking for a fun way to celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month? Public libraries can now enroll to offer exclusive Laufey Book Club collaborative library cards in partnership with ALA. Interest forms are due Friday, July 10!

Spotted at the ALA Annual Conference last week: librarian Grace Stannard shows off her Laufey Book Club library card from the Fulton County Library System while purchasing a new Laufey READ poster!

Bring Laufey Book Club collaborative library cards to your library in time for Library Card Sign-up Month! Libraries everywhere can submit their interest by completing the enrollment form by this Friday, July 10: https://bit.ly/4baJ1W4

Posters are available from the ALA Store: https://bit.ly/3SNb9s5

Join the PLA EDISJ Committee at ALA Annual Conference 2026 for informal listening sessions focused on equity, diversity, inclusion, and social justice in public libraries. These sessions offer space to reflect, share experiences, discuss challenges facing our libraries and communities, and learn from one another through open dialogue. All are welcome.