Washington, DC — The Urban Libraries Council is proud to announce its new Board of Directors for 2026-2027, elected and confirmed during ULC’s recent Annual Business Meeting. ULC’s Board provides strategic oversight, industry perspective, and vision that guides the continued evolution of the organiz...

More Perfect, in partnership with the Urban Libraries Council (ULC), will work with eight ULC member libraries to strengthen community-centered journalism, creating a model for libraries across the country WASHINGTON, June 10, 2026 — Today, More Perfect, an American alliance dedicated to revitalizin...

Nine cultural organizations, including ULC, called on Congress to expand federal funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) in its fiscal year (FY) 2027 appropriations bills, which are scheduled for markup by a House Appropriations Subcommittee later this week. The letter is add...

Contacts:Evan Ottenfeld (ULC): eottenfeld@urbanlibraries.orgLarra Clark (PLA): lclark@ala.orgULC, PLA, CULC/CBUC, COSLA, ARSL seek sustainable pricing for digital access for all readersAs community demand continues to ramp up, organizations representing the vast majority of North American publi...

The Urban Libraries Council expresses its deep concern over efforts in Alberta to restrict access to resources in the province’s public libraries, and stands with the Coalition of Alberta Public Libraries (CAP Libraries) in condemning this library censorship. The changes represent “a level of provin...

Contact: Evan Ottenfeld - eottenfeld@urbanlibraries.org Initiative empowers young adults ages 18-24 to be active contributors to their communities WASHINGTON, DC - The Urban Libraries Council is proud to announce the 10 recipients of its Civic Makers Lab for Adults grant, an initiative that equips l...

Pilot partnerships between public libraries and local news organizations will engage community members in shaping local news, yielding a replicable model. WASHINGTON, March 24, 2026 — More Perfect, an American alliance dedicated to revitalizing democracy, today announced a partnership with the Urban...

Contact:Evan Ottenfeld, Director of Strategic Communications - eottenfeld@urbanlibraries.orgAngely Montilla, Carnegie Corporation of New York - aem@carnegie.org WASHINGTON, DC - The Urban Libraries Council (ULC) is proud to announce the approval of a $1 million grant for a project piloting Civic La...

Contact: Evan Ottenfeld - eottenfeld@urbanlibraries.org WASHINGTON, DC - Today, President Trump signed into law the Labor, HHS, Education Appropriations Bill preserving funding for libraries within the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), despite an initial request to zero out the instit...

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report today that found large numbers of public libraries have building systems in poor condition, pose safety concerns, or represent a barrier to access for patrons with disabilities. Following the report’s release, the Urban Libraries Council r...