Washington libraries concerned over Trump's executive order

Trump urged to reconsider order gutting agency that gives grants to libraries, museums

President Donald Trump signed an executive order March 14, 2025, imposing dramatic cuts on seven federal agencies, including the Institute of Museum and Library Services. (Catherine McQueen/Getty Images)WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s move late Friday to dismantle the agency that serves as the primary federal funding source for libraries and museums nationwide prompted questions over the weekend about how the agency can continue to carry o…

Trump administration moves to shutter library agency

The Trump administration on Monday placed the staff of the Institute of Museum and Library Services on administrative leave, setting the stage for potentially ending the main source of federal support for the country's museums and libraries.

Decision to hobble federal library support agency will have impact on state libraires

FAIRMONT — Thanks to taxpayers, Marion County will be spared most negative impact from the loss of a federal agency dedicated to supporting libraries.

Trump seeks to abolish crucial library and museum service

Trump’s action has cut off a financial lifeline to museums and libraries, already woefully underfunded. Seventy-five staff will also lose their jobs.

Trump Order Threatens University Libraries, Museums

The president disbanded the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Academic researchers, librarians and museum professionals say defunding the agency undermines their commitment to education. A $10,000 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services is allowing a tribal college in northern Michigan to continue offering library services during a building renovation. The IMLS, which is the largest federal funding source for U.S.

Madison Children's Museum asking for community support amid federal cuts

Madison Children's Museum officials say President Donald Trump's executive order slashing the Institute of Museum and Library Services could have a significant impact on the museum's operations.