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Libraries On The Line: How Funding Cuts Are Affecting Local Libraries

todayDecember 14, 2025

Libraries On The Line: How Funding Cuts Are Affecting Local Libraries
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There are more than 125,000 library branches across the country. For many smaller, rural towns, these locations aren’t just a place to get books but are a lifeline for countless other resources. Following an executive order that would reduce funding – which has since been overturned – libraries need support now more than ever. Our experts explain how these funds are used to enhance local communities and civil participation. 


  • Kate Laughlin, executive director, Association for Rural and Small Libraries
  • Sam Helmick, president, American Library Association

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