(via the Illinois Library Association)
Finish the year strong by advocating for your library. Register today to attend an ILA Library Legislative Meetup!
With libraries facing increasing challenges, we need dedicated advocates to protect and support library professionals and library resources and services. These Meetups are your opportunity to begin your advocacy journey. You’ll have the chance to meet with your legislators, share your library’s successes and challenges, and let them know how they can help. It’s also a great time to thank your legislators for the important work they do on behalf of libraries and librarianship.
The ILA Library Legislative Meetups Schedule
- South Suburban and Chicago–Tuesday, December 3
- West Suburban and Chicago–Tuesday, December 3
- North Suburban and Chicago–Wednesday, December 4
- Metro East–Monday, December 9
- Southern Illinois–Monday, December 9
- Central Illinois–Tuesday, December 10
- Northwest Illinois–Tuesday, December 10
Don’t miss this opportunity to advocate for your library and the profession–register now! The deadlines are Thursday, November 21, for the December 3 and 4 meetups, and Monday, December 2, for the December 9 and 10 meetups. On-site registration will not be available for any meetup.
More information, including cost to attend, list of legislators attending, and how to plan for a successful meetup, is available here.