MLA 2026 Youth Literary Awards
We are excited to announce the winners of the Michigan Library Association 2026 Youth Literary Awards! The Mitten, YouPer, and Thumbs Up! Awards recognize outstanding contributions to youth literature and celebrate the best titles for children and teens published in 2025.
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State Budget Negotiations Are Underway — Continue Speaking Up for Libraries!
After a busy month for Michigan’s legislature, momentum is building to finalize a budget for the state’s next fiscal year. With budget proposals now advanced by the House, Senate, and the Governor’s office, the next phase of negotiations is officially underway, and library advocates continue to play an important role in shaping the conversation around library funding.
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Save the Date and Submit a Nomination for the 2026 Michigan Library Awards
Do you know someone who deserves recognition and celebration for their work in Michigan libraries? The Call for Nominations for the 2026 Michigan Library Awards is now open through Friday, July 10!
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Federal Funding Uncertainty for Libraries and Polling Support from Michiganders
In June 2025, MLA commissioned a statewide poll to learn more about Michiganders’ attitudes towards public libraries and book bans. That poll also included questions around the uncertain future of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and federal funding for libraries.
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House Property Tax Overhaul Threatens Local Library Funding
Last month, a bill package was introduced in Michigan’s House of Representatives that seeks to eliminate certain property taxes and limit future property tax growth across the state. The Michigan Library Association stands in opposition to several of the bills – House Bills (HB) 5872, 5878, and 5880 – as they raise significant concerns by reducing local revenue streams that support public libraries and increasing certain administrative costs for libraries. MLA recognizes that thoughtful property tax relief deserves real consideration, but these bills would reduce local revenue for public services without providing reliable replacement funding for libraries.
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