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On Friday, March 14, 2025, in his continuing effort to reduce the federal bureaucracy, an Executive Order was signed by the President that effectively eliminates funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
This is the text of the Executive Order
In response to this Executive Order, the American Library Association has released this statement of impact.
THIS EXECUTIVE ORDER WILL IMPACT ALL LIBRARIES AND PATRONS. SERVICES INCLUDED IN THIS FUNDING:
INTERLIBRARY LOAN
LIBBY APP FOR ACCESS TO DIGITAL BOOKS
More than 75% of NH libraries serve a population of less than 7,500 residents. We rely on federal funding to share resources that we could not afford alone.
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
CLICK HERE TO Sign the EveryLibrary petition
CLICK HERE TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR LIBRARIES
CALL YOUR STATE REPRESENTATIVES
Senator Shaheen (202) 224-2841
Senator Hassan (202) 224-3324
Representative Goodlander (202) 225-5206
Representative Pappas (202) 225-5456
Here's a short script to use or adapt: Hi, my name is _____ and I'm a resident of _________. I'm calling to request that ________ oppose any efforts by the Executive Branch to abolish the Institute of Museum and Library Services. It is essential to preserve IMLS services and funding which supports summer reading, workforce readiness, early childhood development & literacy, services to Veterans, the blind, rural and Tribal libraries, access to ebooks, and more. It also supports community grants to address local needs. This funding is critical to meet the mission and needs of our NH communities. Thank you for your time and consideration.
DID YOU KNOW? Tucker Free Library is governed by a Board of Trustees who are vested with the entire custody and management of the library as defined by New Hampshire RSA 202-A Public Libraries.
