Washington state’s libraries face ‘deep and dramatic’ funding cuts as Trump abruptly terminates federal grants

Washington state’s libraries face ‘deep and dramatic’ funding cuts as Trump abruptly terminates federal grants

The Trump administration's cuts to grant funding could amount to as much of a third of the State Library’s budget — especially impacting rural and underserved communities.

Will Indiana lawmakers help keep library services available amid federal cuts? OPINION

In this OP/ED, a local high school student writes cuts to library funding hurt rural communities and children.

Public libraries rely on federal funding

Team Kentucky is committed to serving the educational and informational needs of Kentuckians, which includes providing access to high-quality public library resources and services.

Federal funding pulled from WA state libraries

Washington library programs are facing potentially “devastating consequences” after receiving notification last week that federal funding has been eliminated for programs like libraries at state prisons and support for rural and tribal libraries.

Emporia Public Library in ‘advocate and response mode’ after IMLS funding freeze

Every year, from April 6 to April 12, National Public Library Week recognizes libraries and librarians across the country, and their valuable services to local communities. This year, many libraries

Karen Traub: What to do when tax dollars fund millionaire golf games instead of libraries

When I was five and got my own library card, I enjoyed being entrusted with grown-up responsibility as much as I enjoyed the “kerchunk” sound of the machine checking out my book. I didn’t know this was my introduction to civic engagement.