✨ Love books & libraries? You're invited to the 2026 Virtual Gala Author Tea, a free author talk on Thurs. 7/30, 4:30pm ET! Grab a drink, get comfy, and join book lovers from around the country as we chat with these amazing authors about their latest. www.ala.org/united/2026-... ☕📚

TODAY at 2pm Eastern: Join ALA and the Schools, Health and Libraries Broadband Coalition for a critical update on the #ERate program and the FCC proposal to dismantle it. Tune in to this free webinar for up-to-the-minute news and insights from library & advocacy pros: www.shlb.org/events/the-f...

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The SHLB Coalition advocates for policies and programs that enable anchor institutions to obtain and promote open, secure, high-quality broadband services to support connectivity and opportunity for a...

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How can libraries help voters prepare for the 2026 midterm elections? Join ALA and the League of Women Voters for a free webinar on July 15 to learn practical partnership strategies and access new civic engagement resources. bit.ly/ALA-LWV-2026webinar

😱 If you're a fan of horror, mystery, thrillers and chillers, join us in McCormick Place, W 193 B for some free books and Q&A to learn more about these new releases in the genre. #ALAAC26

💗 Start your day with a little love at our romance panel, happening soon at #ALAAC26. 📍 McCormick Place, W 193 A

💞 + 🔮 = 💖 Join us for our first-ever Romance/Fantasy panel at #ALAAC26, happening now in McCormick Place, W 193 A! (And don't forget to pick up your free books on the way out!)

📚 Looking for more opportunities to grab free books at #ALAAC26? Visit https://bit.ly/44v7t0G to see all United's programs at ALA Annual, incl. author panels where you can get free signed books + meet authors of the newest nonfiction, romance, fantasy & more. Seats fill up fast, so get there early!

📍 Happening right now at #ALAAC26 in McCormick Place, W 192 C! Hear from the authors of the hottest forthcoming nonfiction titles--and get free signed copies! 📚 https://cdmcd.co/wjQkEG

🎖️ We’re excited to announce the recipients of the United for Libraries & @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social Grants for Small & Rural Libraries! Grants will be awarded to Friends groups to support summer reading programs, senior outreach, bookmobiles, tech upgrades & more. https://bit.ly/4hdubzv

ℹ️ Learn what library advocates across the country have achieved in the fight against #bookbans—plus the work that still needs to be done, and what you can do to help. https://bit.ly/4u39c8k

It's Right to Read Day—Let's Take Action Against Book Bans - United for Libraries News & Updates

Right To Read Day, April 20, 2026, is a time to celebrate libraries, intellectual freedom, and action against book bans.

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It's #RightToReadDay! Even when things are tough, we keep showing up to fight for the FREEDOM TO READ + strengthening the movement together. 📚 On this day during #NationalLibraryWeek, let's celebrate our wins + take action against book bans! https://bit.ly/43D9Dtw

Happy #NationalLibrarianDay! Visit your local librarians and let them know how much of a difference they make in your community.

Every conversation is a chance to move your mission forward—but are yours leading to action? Join us April 14 to learn how your library's employees, volunteers, and board members can communicate in ways that connect, inspire & drive real engagement. https://bit.ly/3EecI81

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 #ForOurLibraries during the budget process? Take action. Tell your Representative to #FundLibraries in FY 2027: ala.org/showup

Save the Date! United Virtual 2026 takes place July 28-30!

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Every year, @ala-united.bsky.social brings together trustees, foundation and Friends members, and those who work with them for a virtual conference to discuss the library advocacy landscape. Read our report at https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/01/02/unlocking-possibilities/

Thank you for your support @libro.fm! ❤️ Donate $15 or more this week to your local public library, library Friends group, or to ALA and receive a free audiobook credit! Give to ALA here: bit.ly/4rFew1l

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We're fundraising for public libraries again! 📚This week, when you donate $15 USD or more to your public library, friends of a library organization, or the @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social, you'll receive a free audiobook credit 💓 Last year, we raised $55,000. How much will we raise this year? ⏬

At United for Libraries, we support those who govern, promote, advocate, and fundraise for all types of libraries. To best serve you, we need your feedback! Tell us how we can best support Friends, Foundations and Trustees for a chance to win FREE reg for United Virtual 2026. https://bit.ly/4kDlksW

Last chance: The applications for United for Libraries and Penguin Random House Grants to U.S. Rural and Small Libraries will close tomorrow! Submit your application: https://bit.ly/4hdubzv

Heads up: Tomorrow, Dec. 12 is the deadline to submit the required interest form for National Library Legislative Day, #NLLD. Join other library advocates from across the country and make your voice heard on Capitol Hill on February 25-26. Learn more and sign up: https://bit.ly/3KSw6ya

National Library Legislative Day: December 12 Interest Deadline - United for Libraries News & Updates

Join library advocates from across the country and make your voice heard on Capitol Hill on National Library Legislative Day, Feb. 25-26.

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😱 #CyberMonday Sale on 'Friend of my Library' merch is live now! Save 30% when you spend $70+ at librarygiftshop.org--perfect opportunity to shop gifts for your Friends group and all the other library lovers in your life. Hurry--this sale last one day only! https://bit.ly/3MyXqlp

OPPORTUNITY: After rollbacks to #ERate funding for Wi-Fi hotspots, many libraries have new gaps in their budgets. @missiontelecom.bsky.social is offering to help bridge the gaps for libraries & schools that received approval only to see it taken away. Learn more: missiontelecom.org/news-and-ins...

Mission Telecom Matches FCC E-Rate Cuts to Safeguard Affordable Wi-Fi for Schools & Libraries - Mission Telecom

Mission Telecom pledges to match FCC’s E-Rate cuts, ensuring affordable Wi-Fi stays accessible for schools and libraries nationwide.

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Special announcement for the 20th annual #NationalFriendsofLibrariesWeek: We've partnered with @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social to provide: 💰 $500 & $1000 grants for Friends groups in small + rural areas 💻 1 year of eLearning on us 📚 $500 Book donation grants Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Wh5ZmM

TODAY at 6pm ET: Join us for a FREE #NationalFriendsofLibrariesWeek webinar feat. Dawn Logsdon and Lucie Faulknor, the filmmakers who created 'Free for All: The Public Library.' Learn more about the film + find out how to present a screening at your library 10/21 at 6pm ET. https://bit.ly/4nSbep9

🥳 It's #NationalFriendsofLibrariesWeek, the 20th anniversary! Join us in celebrating the irreplaceable role Friends of the Library groups play in sustaining, funding, and advocating for our libraries! 👇 Use the cover photo below to show your support for our library Friends this week.

🆕 Join us during #NationalFriendsofLibrariesWeek for a FREE webinar feat. Dawn Logsdon and Lucie Faulknor, the filmmakers who created 'Free for All: The Public Library.' Learn more about the film + find out how to present a screening at your library 10/21 at 6pm ET.

⏳ LAST CHANCE to get 20% off Friends merch for #NationalFriendsofLibrariesWeek! Cozy tees, hoodies, tote bags, mugs + more now thru Oct. 19--visit https://bit.ly/3Hfktjb

🆕 Join us for a special #NationalFriendsofLibrariesWeek webinar feat. Dawn Logsdon and Lucie Faulknor, the filmmakers who created the acclaimed documentary 'Free for All: The Public Library.' Learn more about the film + find out how to present a screening at your library 10/21 at 6pm ET.

During the 2024-2025 school year, the @penamerica.bsky.social Index of School Book Bans documented bans in 87 public school districts and 23 states. Florida led the nation with 2,304 instances of book bans. Read more on the normalization of book banning: https://bit.ly/4mZr8wI #BannedBooksWeek

🌠 #BannedBooksWeek is here! Join us this week in supporting and celebrating libraries and the #freedomtoread. https://bannedbooksweek.org/

ℹ️ How will the govt. shutdown affect libraries? On Oct. 1, "ALA members and other library workers ... have been pulled away from their work. Their income and employment have been put at risk, and the libraries and users who use their services are missing access to them..." https://bit.ly/4pSdU7B

How the 2025 Government Shutdown Will Impact Libraries | American Libraries Magazine

The federal government shutdown, which begins today, will have cascading effects across the nation and our economy.

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