New partnership: Indiana Library Federation & Mental Health of America - Indiana to bring skills, resources & support to Indiana libraries! https://ow.ly/O1Jx50ZtCOq #IndianaLibraries #ILF #MHAI #LibrariesLead #CommunityImpact #ProfessionalDevelopment
More than books | Pilot program trains Hoosier librarians to spot a visitor in crisis, what to do next
Libraries have long served as community gathering places. Many are now also on the front lines of mental health.
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Secure your spot now! Early Bird registration for the 2026 ILF Annual Conference ends soon. Join us in Indianapolis this November. https://ow.ly/9TTk50Zs2U0 #ILFConference #IndianaLibraries #LibrariesLead #LibraryCommunity
Yesterday's ILF Board Meeting united Indiana library leaders for strategic planning and collaboration. Thanks to our Board and Marian University Indianapolis for hosting! #IndianaLibraries #ILF #LibraryLeadership #RighttoRead
Last Friday, Indiana library leaders gathered at Anderson Public Library for the ILF Budget Workshop—learning, collaborating, and planning to strengthen our libraries. #ILFStrong #IndianaLibraries #LibraryLeadership #BudgetWorkshop #LibraryAdvocacy
Congrats to Indiana's Mahasin Ameen on winning the 2026 I Love My Librarian Award! Honored at #ALAAC26 for her leadership and impact. We're proud! 📚❤️ #INLibraries #ILFStrong #ILoveMyLibrarian #LibraryLeadership #IndianaLibraries #LibraryAdvocacy
First person I saw getting off thr hotel elevator this morning, Julie! Recent past presedent of @ilfonline.bsky.social, and a good friend. The world is very large & small at the same time!
At #ALAAC26, our Exec Director Kyle Hickman shared vital financial management tips for associations. Watch for ILF leaders at ALA this weekend!
Action Alert: Protect E-Rate! The FCC's proposal threatens funding for libraries and schools. Act now via ALA's campaign SaveOurERate.com. #SaveOurERate #LibraryAdvocacy #SupportLibraries #DigitalAccess #IndianaLibraries
Ready to boost your leadership? Join Indiana Library Federation's free Trustee & Administrator Trainings. Register now: https://ow.ly/KWIg50Z9tV2
Our first ILF Virtual Regional Conference is complete! Thanks to all who joined and to Keynote Sponsor MCLS for making it possible. #LibraryCommunity #VirtualConference #IndianaLibraries #LibraryLearning
Save the Date: AISLE Chat on ILF Book Awards—Eliot Rosewater, Young Hoosier, Read Aloud. Join Indiana school library staff June 9, 7 PM ET on Zoom! #AISLEChat #ILFBookAwards #EliotRosewater #YoungHoosier #ReadAloud
ILF Awards nominations are open! Celebrate Indiana libraries' excellence & apply now: https://bit.ly/4u8voh3 🎉📚 #ILFAwards
Registration is open for the 2026 ILF Annual Conference! Join Indiana library pros Nov 8–10 in Indianapolis. Secure your spot: https://bit.ly/4tKZC9E
Thanks to everyone at the South Bend Regional Conference! Special thanks to St. Joseph County Public Library, Edra Waterman, and our exhibitors. #IndianaLibraries #LibraryEvents #LibraryConnections
We love celebrating moments like this. 🩷 Congrats to Emily Wilt for winning the 2026 Roald Dahl's Miss Honey Social Justice Award! Details: https://bit.ly/492GJr8 https://bit.ly/4wtAy9D
The ILF Budget Workshop is coming up on July 10, with registration opening June 1. Whether you’re planning ahead or fine‑tuning your budget strategy, this workshop is one you won’t want to miss. Space is limited! Keep an eye out for more information! More details at: https://bit.ly/49j640f
We're excited to announce the Young Hoosier Book Awards winners! Congrats to all! Thanks to students, educators, and libraries. https://bit.ly/4noZqva
🏆 Winners of the 2026 Eliot Rosewater Indiana High School Book Award, chosen by students: Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross & Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood ⭐ Learn more: https://bit.ly/4wzvdxJ
Exhibitor & sponsor registration for ILF's 2026 Annual Conference is LIVE! Showcase your products to Indiana library pros, Nov 8–10 at Hyatt Regency Indianapolis. Register now and connect with key decision-makers! Learn more: https://bit.ly/4w0tQYr
Voting for the Rosie's Book Award closes this Friday! Teachers, librarians, parents: remind students to vote and celebrate Indiana authors. Every vote counts! Cast votes now: https://bit.ly/4u8Un3Y
Final day! Did you find your joy? Thanks for celebrating #NationalLibraryWeek with us and supporting #INLibraries all year! #FindYourJoy #LibrariesTransform #ILF
Today is Take Action for Libraries Day! Share your story, thank a worker, or encourage library cards. #TakeActionForLibrariesDay #NationalLibraryWeek #FindYourJoy #ForOurLibraries
Libraries don’t stop at the front door. Today is National Library Outreach Day, celebrating bookmobiles, pop‑ups, partnerships, and the library workers meeting patrons where they are. Have you seen library outreach in your community? #LibraryOutreachDay #NationalLibraryWeek #FindYourJoy
Today we celebrate National Library Workers Day 💙 Thank you to librarians connecting us to info, tech, and opportunity every day. Tag a library worker you love! #NationalLibraryWorkersDay #NationalLibraryWeek #FindYourJoy
Today is #RightToReadDay—celebrating freedom to read and Indiana #INFREADOM's fight against censorship. What book shaped your view? #NationalLibraryWeek #FindYourJoy
National Library Week is here! 🎉 Celebrate curiosity, connection, and joy with us as we spotlight libraries' people, programs, and values. #NationalLibraryWeek #FindYourJoy #Libraries
Great day in New Albany! Thanks to Floyd County Public Library, Edra Waterman, krM Architecture, presenters, and attendees. See you May 15! #ilf #indianalibrary #education #righttoread
Congrats to Indianapolis Public Library, one of ten nationwide to get a $15,000 Civic Makers Lab grant from Urban Libraries Council. This supports young adults' civic learning and engagement. Proud of IndyPL! Read more: https://buff.ly/qEVjkSm
Do we still need libraries? This thoughtful piece by Cheryl Dobbs makes a clear case for why libraries remain essential to civic life, education, and community connection. A timely reflection worth reading and sharing. Read the article: https://bit.ly/4tDdAdW
Do we still need libraries?
Spoiler: Yes, we do.
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Long-term sustainability challenges face libraries. See how Hussey–Mayfield Memorial Public Library plans ahead. Read more: https://bit.ly/4mqmsBo
Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library charts funding path - ZIONSVILLE POST
For the Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (HMMPL), 2026 is the calm before a potential fiscal storm.
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