Thanks to Sarah Jessica Parker for her support of libraries and reading. She produced the great new documentary “The Librarians” which premiered at Sundance this afternoon. youtu.be/5wVYlBU9V-Q?fe…

Want a better quality of life? Use your library! Libraries Make Life Better — And Now We Have the Data to Prove It: medium.com/everylibrary/l…

We've added a second screening of Banned Together: The Fight Against Censorship! Feb 20 at Provo Public Library at 7:00 pm. Admission is free, but registration is required. for more info see: letutahread.org/events/bannedt… Utah Library Association PEN America League of Utah Writers ACLU of Utah AuthorsAgainstBookBans

In a new executive order, Trump has targeted the federal agency charged with distributing congressionally approved funds to state libraries and to library, museum, and archives program grant recipients. everylibrary.org/statementimls2… via @everylibrary

This dearly loved book will publish oh so soon! Thank you Bobbie Pyron and Nancy Paulsen Penguin Kids for creating awesome stories for us. ❤️#BookPosse

Thank you to John Cusack for helping to bring attention to the threat to cut IMLS (library funding for summer reading, bookmobiles to rural areas, STEM programs, and more.) For complete info and to take action see: saveimls.org

Join us on 3/25 for a free webinar on partnering with your local League of Women Voters on civic engagement. Register today! League of Women Voters of the US

ULA Statement against the Executive Order Targeting IMLS: ula.org/ula-statement-…

Tell our elected representatives that federal IMLS funding for libraries needs to be preserved! In 2024, IMLS provided nearly 2.3 million dollars to fund libraries services for Utahns. That means students, vets, jobseekers... Learn more and take action at: letutahread.org/saveimls

New blog post: In the Defense of Banned Books: Why ‘The Bluest Eye’ Should Remain on the Shelves letutahread.org/blog/bluesteye

Today we are celebrating the 100th anniversary of the publication of “The Great Gatsby.” Since April 10, 1925 this American classic has been read and reread by generations across the globe. The Library of Congress Rare Books Division has a first edition. blogs.loc.gov/bibliomania/20…

On this National Day of Action for Libraries: SEND AN EMAIL: Save Federal IMLS Funding for Libraries letutahread.org/saveimls

Don't miss this conversation with Ellen Hopkins, a NY Times bestselling author, on April 24th, 7 pm (MT). Three of Ellen's book have been banned statewide by the state of Utah. letutahread.org/events/hopkins Utah Library Association ACLU of Utah

Unless the Utah State Board of Ed takes action by July 4th, Water for Elephants, by Sara Gruen, will become 18th book permanently banned statewide in Utah. Please contact board members and ask them to overturn the ban and restore local control! letutahread.org/localcontrol