Save Federal Funding to California Libraries

Federal funding for libraries is guaranteed each year by Congress and authorized under law. In

2023-2024, California received $15.9 million in Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA)

funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, or 40 cents per Californian.

Federal funds support veterans, allow for group purchasing of materials, and improve literacy for

job seekers. LSTA funding fills gaps in library budgets and frees local funding to meet local

needs.

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