Federal funding that supports public libraries is under threat.
On March 14, 2025, the President signed an executive order which proposes the elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the primary federal agency supporting libraries in the United States. This move raises concerns among library advocates and professionals about future funding and support. If IMLS is eliminated, we will lose state-managed federal grants that support services like Interlibrary Loan, summer library programs, and support and training for librarians.
How Can You Help? Come in and write a postcard to support HPL!
- Your voice matters! Stop into HPL now through July 25 and use one of the provided postcards to write your Federal Elected Officials: tell them why your library is important. All 467 Wisconsin Public Libraries have postcards available.
- Here are some prompts to get you started:
My library is important to me because:
My community depends on our library for:
I would miss (your favorite resource or service):
If my library loses funding: - Add your return address in the top left and place your completed postcard in the designated collection box.
- That’s it! No stamp needed, we’ll get your postcard in the mail! All the postcards will be sent together.
Speak up and let our Federal Elected Officials know our libraries are important to us!
Learn more about Wisconsin Public Library Systems Speak Up for Libraries campaign.