My letter to reps:
I use the library often for a variety of reasons, and have done so my whole life. Trips to the library are some of my earliest and fondest memories, including the rural bookmobile that came to the town where I spent summers in my youth. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is imperative for our communities including children, students, seniors, disabled, and even businesses. It’s enormous and practically priceless for those of us who use the library! But it’s just 0.003% of the federal budget and so there’s no “fiscal” argument that justifies the White House executive order issued on March 14. Congress needs prevent the defunding of libraries. It’s just common sense. Ask anyone who’s ever used a library – which is almost everyone.
Please feel free to copy or repurpose for your own letters to reps.
More info from American Library Association.