Kansas Library Association

Today is Library Giving Day — a national day dedicated to supporting public libraries through charitable giving. 💙📚

Libraries rely on more than tax dollars. Donations fund programs, resources, and services that make a real difference in the communities we serve — and fill gaps that public funding rarely covers.

If your library has a foundation or friends group running a campaign today, share it. If you've been thinking about giving to your own library — today's a great day to start.

Learn more at http://librarygivingday.org

Now's the time to ask your representatives to in FY 2027!

🔗 ala.org/showup

NEW: Congress has begun preparation for next year's federal budget, and they need to hear from library advocates like you.

The best way to show up during the budget process? Take action.

Tell your Representative to in FY 2027: ala.org/showup

The final 2025 Kansas Libraries newsletter is now available!

In the December issue:
• Save the date for KLA Legislative Day
• The Governmental Affairs Committee shares tips about talking to your legislators about libraries
• Best Small Library (Toronto Library) and KLA Presidential Awards recipients
• Member Spotlight: Jack Granath, Bonner Springs City Library Director
• and more!

Check it out here:https://kslibassoc.org/resources/Documents/KLA%20Newsletters/2025_12_KLA_Newsletter.pdf

Happy reading!