Advocate for Our Library!

Good news! The American Library Association recently announced that Congress passed a series of spending bills that included an increase in federal funds for libraries in Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. 

 You may recall that less than a year ago an executive order threatened to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the only source of federal funding dedicated to libraries, and the White House proposed eliminating funding for libraries in FY 2026. Library lovers across the nation, including you, sent emails and made phone calls urging our Congressmembers to support libraries. They listened! 

 But we need to continue to support our Library. 

How You Can Help

There are many ways to support our Library! 

• Stay informed. Look for updates from the American Library Association, United for Libraries, Association for Library Services for Children, and Illinois Library Association.
• Contact our local representatives in the House and Congress. Show Up For Our Libraries, https://www.ala.org/advocacy/show-up-for-our-libraries, makes it easy to call or email our local representatives to urge them to support our library as funding concerns or other issues affecting our library surface. 
• Donate to the Friends of Dunlap Public Library.  Every donation helps keep the current level of programs and services. Donate on the Friends webpage at https://www.dunlaplibrary.org/mission/ 
• Raise awareness with family and friends. 
  • Follow Friends of the Dunlap Public Library on Facebook and Instagram and share posts on your social media. 
  • Post a “In This House, We Support Libraries” sign, available at the Circulation Desk in the Library, and give one to your friends.