Federal Executive Order IMLS

An executive order was signed on March 14th intended to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the only federal agendy dedicated to funding library services.

This year, the IMLS provided 5 million dollars to SC with 3 million dollars directed to the State Library for grants to county libraries, Talking Book services, and online resources. 

The State Library confirmed they have funding to distribute Summer Reading grants for this summer. It is too soon to determine what resources and future grant opportunities will be cut due to the loss of funding.

Click here for more information on the executive order and actions you can take.