Yeah. So let's get that #libraryfunding squared away properly, huh?

I *know* it's not that simple. What are you trying to get me to see myself as here?

Rep. Max Miller emphasizes the critical role of libraries but warns that tackling property-tax relief is a tough state-level challenge, not a federal fix.

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Since 2003, public libraries have been prohibited from using a major source of funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to cover construction fees that help keep patrons, buildings, and contents safe.

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Tight timelines and tight budgets can make it hard to justify the resources students need. The Grant Channel gives you grant-ready language and practical tools you can use to write faster and submit with confidence! ✍️

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Some communities vote for cuts in library budgets in response to “controversial materials."

Here are just a few libraries facing these kinds of threats and actions...

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🎉 We are VERY pleased to announce that the Lyrasis Catalyst Fund is increasing to $250,000 for 2027!

This will allow us to support both Small and Large Grants. Start thinking about your proposal today!

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The Lake Agassiz Regional Library is booming with over 5,000 new customers in just 2026, but crucial funding decisions loom that could impact vital services for the community.

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We helped McCall Public Library pass a bond to fund a new building.

We checked in with them one year later...

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In every library, staff do their utmost to make users welcome and help them find the information they need.

This is often against a backdrop of constrained resources, whether that applies to financial, staff, or operational pressures.

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As part of a special initiative called Accelerating Promising Practices for Small Libraries, IMLS awarded grants for community history and “community memory” projects, creating the Community Memory Cohort.

Here's how...

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If they don't have a makerspace, they can help you find one.

Here's how:

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