Act

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Signs with a variety of slogans to print off and show your support at meetings and rallies. Can also post in a window, your car, your office, or anywhere you want to let others know you support libraries. Want a stack to hand out but need help with printing? Email us!  

Write letters to your representatives sharing the impact and value of libraries

• • Not sure who to contact? Consider writing or calling your Idaho State legislators, contacting your public library board and school board, and sending a letter to the editor of your local newspaper.

  • Here's a letter template to help you get started when writing to legislators. Select "Make a Copy" to create your own file, pick and choose the paragraphs you like, add details specific to your community, and then send it on to your legislators. 

Share the message

• Tell others about the impact libraries have in their communities. Head to the Inform page for relevant data and statistcs.

• Talk about the impact libraries have had in your life. 

• Do you have an example of how libraries have positively impacted your life? Share it with the Idaho Library Association.  

• Follow us on Twitter and Instagram to learn and share info about libraries.

• Download and share these statistics about Idaho's public libraries on social media and elsewhere. 

Oppose book bans and challenges

• Book Riot's Anti-Censorship Toolkit

• Book Riot's Guide to Contacting Your Legislators about Book Bans

Speak on behalf of Idaho's libraries

• • Advocate for school libraries

  • Giving public testimony at the Idaho Legislature.

  • Coming soon! A script template to help you prepare your remarks.

Vote

• • Register to vote in Idaho.

  • Request an absentee ballot.

  • Find your polling place.

  • Make a pact with a friend to vote and then celebrate afterwards.