1. United States
2. Wash.
3. Letter

Libraries are vital community institutions that provide invaluable resources and services to people of all ages and backgrounds. The proposed elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services would deprive millions of Americans access to early literacy programs, internet access, job assistance, research materials, STEM education, and more. As seedbeds of learning and innovation, our nation's libraries deserve robust funding, not devastating cuts. I urge you to protect federal library funding and stand up for these cherished civic spaces that uplift our communities. Preserving the IMLS is crucial to ensuring libraries can continue fulfilling their essential role in promoting opportunity, education, and enrichment for all.