Thanks to everyone at the South Bend Regional Conference! Special thanks to St. Joseph County Public Library, Edra Waterman, and our exhibitors. #IndianaLibraries #LibraryEvents #LibraryConnections

We love celebrating moments like this. 🩷 Congrats to Emily Wilt for winning the 2026 Roald Dahl's Miss Honey Social Justice Award! Details: https://bit.ly/492GJr8 https://bit.ly/4wtAy9D

The ILF Budget Workshop is coming up on July 10, with registration opening June 1. Whether you’re planning ahead or fine‑tuning your budget strategy, this workshop is one you won’t want to miss. Space is limited! Keep an eye out for more information! More details at: https://bit.ly/49j640f

We're excited to announce the Young Hoosier Book Awards winners! Congrats to all! Thanks to students, educators, and libraries. https://bit.ly/4noZqva

🏆 Winners of the 2026 Eliot Rosewater Indiana High School Book Award, chosen by students: Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross & Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood ⭐ Learn more: https://bit.ly/4wzvdxJ

Exhibitor & sponsor registration for ILF's 2026 Annual Conference is LIVE! Showcase your products to Indiana library pros, Nov 8–10 at Hyatt Regency Indianapolis. Register now and connect with key decision-makers! Learn more: https://bit.ly/4w0tQYr

Voting for the Rosie's Book Award closes this Friday! Teachers, librarians, parents: remind students to vote and celebrate Indiana authors. Every vote counts! Cast votes now: https://bit.ly/4u8Un3Y

Final day! Did you find your joy? Thanks for celebrating #NationalLibraryWeek with us and supporting #INLibraries all year! #FindYourJoy #LibrariesTransform #ILF

Today is Take Action for Libraries Day! Share your story, thank a worker, or encourage library cards. #TakeActionForLibrariesDay #NationalLibraryWeek #FindYourJoy #ForOurLibraries

Libraries don’t stop at the front door. Today is National Library Outreach Day, celebrating bookmobiles, pop‑ups, partnerships, and the library workers meeting patrons where they are. Have you seen library outreach in your community? #LibraryOutreachDay #NationalLibraryWeek #FindYourJoy

Today we celebrate National Library Workers Day 💙 Thank you to librarians connecting us to info, tech, and opportunity every day. Tag a library worker you love! #NationalLibraryWorkersDay #NationalLibraryWeek #FindYourJoy

Today is #RightToReadDay—celebrating freedom to read and Indiana #INFREADOM's fight against censorship. What book shaped your view? #NationalLibraryWeek #FindYourJoy

National Library Week is here! 🎉 Celebrate curiosity, connection, and joy with us as we spotlight libraries' people, programs, and values. #NationalLibraryWeek #FindYourJoy #Libraries

Great day in New Albany! Thanks to Floyd County Public Library, Edra Waterman, krM Architecture, presenters, and attendees. See you May 15! #ilf #indianalibrary #education #righttoread

Congrats to Indianapolis Public Library, one of ten nationwide to get a $15,000 Civic Makers Lab grant from Urban Libraries Council. This supports young adults' civic learning and engagement. Proud of IndyPL! Read more: https://buff.ly/qEVjkSm

Do we still need libraries? This thoughtful piece by Cheryl Dobbs makes a clear case for why libraries remain essential to civic life, education, and community connection. A timely reflection worth reading and sharing. Read the article: https://bit.ly/4tDdAdW

Long-term sustainability challenges face libraries. See how Hussey–Mayfield Memorial Public Library plans ahead. Read more: https://bit.ly/4mqmsBo

Libraries across Indiana continue to adapt, respond, and serve their communities—often amid changing challenges and expectations. This article highlights how public libraries remain vital community resources. Read the full story: https://ow.ly/nqlN50YGKxe

As HEA 1406 discussions continue, local libraries highlight budget concerns affecting Indiana communities. Read more: https://bit.ly/4vkhqub

Libraries show value to communities. Bedford Public Library uses data and digital tools to connect with leaders. Read more: https://bit.ly/4skDYIn

Great sessions, engaging speakers—all in one day! Check the ILF Regional Conferences schedule. Register by April 10 for New Albany! https://bit.ly/4sZrY02 #ILFRC26 #ILFRegionalConferences #NewAlbanyEvents #LibraryProfessionals

From helping students find the right book to supporting research and learning across classrooms, school librarians play an essential role in education. Today, we say thank you. Happy National School Librarian Day! #NationalSchoolLibrarianDay #ThankALibrarian #ReadingForAll #SchoolLibrarians

Excited to announce the 2026–2027 Eliot Rosewater Indiana High School Book Award nominees! Explore and learn more: https://bit.ly/47E1dG0

We’re excited to welcome Edra Waterman, Director of Anderson Public Library, as the keynote speaker for our New Albany and South Bend 2026 ILF Regional Conferences. Deadline #1 is approaching on April 10th—don’t wait to secure your spot: https://bit.ly/4s7DK7g

As the Indiana Library Federation Youth Services Conference wraps up, thank you to our attendees, exhibitors, keynote speakers, and the Horizon Convention Center staff for making it such a meaningful event. A special thanks to all our presenters for bringing each session to life.

Youth Services Conference welcomed John David Anderson as our Monday lunch keynote, where he delivered a witty and thoughtful look at why we share stories and the many ways we pass them along. We ended the session with a personal author signing that made the experience even more memorable.

We were honored to welcome Shifa Saltagi Safadi to our 2026 Youth Services Conference! She inspired us with her journey as an author and storyteller, reminding us of the power of voice, creativity, and representation. What a way to close out our Sunday programming!

And we are live! Are you attending the 2026 Youth Services Conference? Don’t forget to stop by our exhibitor tables and get your passport signed for a chance to win a giveaway from Lakeshore Learning! #YSC26 #youthservices #inlibrary #reading

Shoutout to Vanessa Martin, Indiana Library Federation Advocacy Co‑Chair, for her leadership and recent interview in The Republic highlighting library funding issues. Read more: https://bit.ly/3POLVrG or here: https://bit.ly/4145oax

Have a great idea for a conference session? Program proposals are now open for the 2026 ILF Annual Conference. Share your knowledge, experiences, and ideas with library professionals from across the state this fall! Scan the QR Code or Submit Here: https://bit.ly/40zpJ7e

Registration is live for ILF Regional Conferences 2026. There are three exciting ways to attend this year: two in-person options and one virtual option—new for ILF in 2026. Register today: https://bit.ly/3P5uhjh

The Society of Indiana Archivists offers scholarships for students and early-career pros to attend professional development. Deadline is March 27th. Apply now! https://bit.ly/4aRthHX #IndianaLibraries #Archivists #ProfessionalDevelopment #Scholarships #LibraryCareers #IndianaArchivists

Only 9 days left! Secure your spot at the 2026 Youth Services Conference before registration closes on March 12! Register today: https://bit.ly/4rG138W

On Feb 24, the US House introduced a bill banning LGBTQ+ stories in school libraries. Call 202-224-3121 to OPPOSE H.R. 7661. Find your Rep: https://bit.ly/4r8XtDo Read ALA's statement: https://bit.ly/4aZph73

Call to Action! 'SB4: Various Fiscal Matters' will fundamentally destabilize & harm Indiana public libraries & will be up for a vote on Monday, February 23. Learn more, tell your network & take action NOW: https://bit.ly/ILFSB4CalltoAction

Register by Feb 25 for Standard Pricing for the 2026 ILF Youth Services Conference! Secure standard pricing today & hotel block now. Join us Mar 22–23 in Muncie! https://bit.ly/4qUfyVG #YSC2026 #YouthLeadership #Conferences #Development

Join AISLE for a Live Online Conversation with Dr. Amato: A fast‑paced virtual session focused on building stronger, schoolwide literacy culture. 🗓February 17, 2026 | ⏰ 7:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM CT Registration is still open: https://bit.ly/4kFKx6b

Incredible ILF Statehouse Day! 📚 Huge thanks to ILF Members and supporters for advocating for Indiana libraries! Special shoutout to our Co-Advocacy Chairs for their dedication and service. #INLibraries #LibraryAdvocacy #ILFStatehouseDay2026 #SupportLibraries

Behind every library card is a story. One of learning, access, and opportunity. Statehouse Day is where we share those stories with lawmakers and underscore the priorities that keep them going. Join us next Tuesday to fight for Libraries across Indiana! Details: https://ow.ly/qVuN50Y6hfa

Take Action: Tell the Senate NOT to Break Libraries! Senate Bill 8: Library Budgets will fundamentally destabilize and harm every Indiana public library and could be up for a vote as early as Monday. If Senate Bill 8 passes, libraries can be defunded: https://bit.ly/ILFActionSB8

Thrilled to welcome John David Anderson as our Featured Monday Keynote at YSC 2026! Join us on March 23rd for unforgettable storytelling! Registration: https://ow.ly/Ifxg50Y0mMZ #YSC2026 #IndianaLibraries #ILF

Excited to welcome Shifa Saltagi Safadi as our Featured Sunday Keynote! Join us March 22nd for an inspiring session! Get details + register here: https://ow.ly/IFGg50Y0mFs #YSC2026 #IndianaLibraries #ILF

Join us for the 2026 Youth Services Conference! Early bird registration is closing soon. Keynote details here: https://ow.ly/9z2m50Y0cUo #ILF #YSC2026 #YouthServicesConference #LibrariesLead #ProfessionalDevelopment #IndianaLibraries #LibraryLife

Registration is now live for the 2026 Youth Services Conference! Gift yourself or others by registering during our early-bird pricing. Learn more and register by visiting our website! #2026YSC bit.ly/4qgMqId

Congratulations to ILF Institutional Member IndyPL for your support of reading in IPS! “The library’s partnership has allowed IPS to invest in expanding and updating their media centers and libraries." https://bit.ly/47NY4ny

Libraries Impact Reading Scores in IPS “Indianapolis Public Schools…saw a 10.2% increase in proficiency in its 2024-2025 IREAD scores. Third-grade alone saw proficiency rates soar nearly 70%.” Read more at the article below! https://bit.ly/47NY4ny

School Libraries Make a Difference in Reading Proficiency “Between August and September, IPS students checked out more than 36,800 books, a 34% jump." https://bit.ly/47NY4ny

We are excited to announce the launch of our new magazine! Crossroads: The Journal of Indiana Libraries, a peer reviewed, open access scholarly journal. Learn more: https://blogs.iu.edu/dlis/2025/11/16/indiana-library-federation-launches-crossroads-the-journal-of-indiana-libraries/

Indianapolis Public Schools saw an increase in standardized test scores in reading. Why? They cite a collaboration with the public library and opening access to materials in the collection to students. Flies in the face of everything the book banners claim. www.wishtv.com/news/educati...

Thank you to EVERYONE for an incredible #ILFAC2025!!! SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!