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Libraries

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This page collects the 180 public records POLISCOPE has tagged with “Libraries”. Coverage spans bills, public meetings, news coverage, and campaign-finance records - each decoded into plain English and linked to its primary source. It most often overlaps with Education, Local Government, and Local Government.

Active Bills

State BillOHIOMay 19, 2026Ohio Senate Honors Toledo Lucas County Public Library Waterville Branch on CentennialThe Ohio Senate adopts a resolution commending the Toledo Lucas County Public Library Waterville Branch on its one-hundredth anniversary, celebrated on June 6, 2026.State BillMISSOURIMay 15, 2026Missouri bill modifies library sales tax district provisions and removes expired court filing feesState BillRHODE ISLANDMay 7, 2026Rhode Island bill sets state library aid at 25% of municipal expenditures for fiscal year 2027State BillNEW YORKMay 1, 2026New York Assembly Bill 11177 authorizes public libraries to develop mixed-use affordable housing on public landState BillNEW YORKApr 28, 2026New York establishes statewide Dolly Parton Imagination Library program to mail free books to young childrenState BillARKANSASApr 23, 2026Arkansas appropriates $3.68 million for State Library operations and $6.5 million for public libraries in fiscal year 2027State BillMISSOURIApr 16, 2026Missouri bill allows urban library districts to alter fiscal year datesState BillKENTUCKYApr 15, 2026Kentucky Directs State Agencies to Boost Imagination Library Enrollment and Report Back by November 2026

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Recent Activity

  1. Mon, Sep 71 item
    1. Miami-Dade County hosts poetry contest for teenagersMiami-Dade County is hosting a poetry contest open to local teenagers aged 13 to 18. The contest is sponsored by the Miami-Dade Mayor's office and the Miami-Dade Library System.Miami-Dade County
  2. Fri, Sep 41 item
    1. San Diego increases enforcement against homeless encampments and drug activity at Central LibrarySan Diego officials are intensifying security and enforcement operations at the Central Library to address long-standing issues involving homeless encampments, drug-related activity, and violence. TheSan Diego County
  3. Thu, Sep 31 item
    1. Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners sets library system tax rate for 2026-2027The Board of County Commissioners approved a property tax millage rate of 0.2812 mills for the Miami-Dade Library System for the fiscal year running from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027. This rMiami-Dade County
  4. Tue, Sep 11 item
    1. Supporting the Sarasota County Library SystemThe Library Foundation for Sarasota County is a private organization that raises money to support and improve local public libraries. They work to provide extra resources for library branches to ensurSarasota County
  5. Thu, Aug 201 item
    1. Pulitzer Prize organization and American Library Association launch 20-city touring exhibitThe Pulitzer Prize organization and the American Library Association are launching a 20-city touring exhibition titled 'Pulitzer on the Road.' The tour will feature appearances by Pulitzer Prize-winniMiami-Dade County
  6. Wed, Aug 191 item
    1. Key Biscayne library construction continues despite potential Amendment 3 funding impactsConstruction of the new 20,000-square-foot library in Key Biscayne remains on schedule despite concerns that the passage of Amendment 3 could reduce public library funding. The project is moving forwaMiami-Dade County
  7. Thu, Aug 131 item
    1. Community-run 'Little Free Libraries' provide alternative book access in Tampa BayResidents and local organizations are maintaining 'Little Free Libraries'—small, volunteer-stocked book exchange boxes—to provide free, 24/7 access to reading materials. These independent book exchangHillsborough County2 reports
  8. Thu, Jul 301 item
    1. Hernando County to decide on future of West Hernando Branch LibraryHernando County commissioners are meeting this Thursday to decide whether to permanently close the West Hernando Branch Library or fund repairs for its air-conditioning system.Hillsborough County

Finance Signals

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LobbyingCALACCESS COUNTYJun 20, 2026
Lobbying Disclosure: California Library Association (Q1 2000)

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Key Actors

  1. 01Lisa Kotheperson2 mentions
  2. 02Stephana Ferrellperson2 mentions
  3. 03PEN Americaorganization2 mentions
  4. 04Florida Freedom to Read Projectorganization2 mentions
  5. 05St. Petersburglocation2 mentions
  6. 06Alexandra Tobeyperson2 mentions
  7. 07Clay Countylocation2 mentions
  8. 08Miami-Dade Library Systemorganization2 mentions
  9. 09Maria Vickersperson2 mentions
  10. 10San Diego Police Departmentorganization1 mentions

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  • Topic to billsOhio Senate Honors Toledo Lucas County Public Library Waterville Branch on Centennial, Missouri bill modifies library sales tax district provisions and removes expired court filing fees, Rhode Island bill sets state library aid at 25% of municipal expenditures for fiscal year 2027 (+7 more)
  • Topic to peopleLisa Kothe, Stephana Ferrell, Alexandra Tobey (+1 more)
  • Topic to orgsPEN America, Florida Freedom to Read Project, Miami-Dade Library System (+1 more)
  • Topic to financeLobbying Disclosure: California Library Association (Q1 2000)
  • Topic to meetingsMiami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners sets library system tax rate for 2026-2027
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  1. Sep 7, 2026NewsMiami-Dade County hosts poetry contest for teenagers
  2. Sep 4, 2026NewsSan Diego increases enforcement against homeless encampments and drug activity at Central Library
  3. Sep 3, 2026MeetingMiami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners sets library system tax rate for 2026-2027
  4. Sep 1, 2026NewsSupporting the Sarasota County Library System
  5. Aug 20, 2026NewsPulitzer Prize organization and American Library Association launch 20-city touring exhibit
  6. Aug 19, 2026NewsKey Biscayne library construction continues despite potential Amendment 3 funding impacts
  7. Aug 13, 2026NewsCommunity-run 'Little Free Libraries' provide alternative book access in Tampa Bay
  8. Aug 13, 2026NewsCommunity-run 'Little Free Libraries' provide alternative book access in Tampa Bay
  9. Jul 30, 2026NewsHernando County to decide on future of West Hernando Branch Library
  10. Jul 16, 2026NewsClay County School District Debates Future of High School Libraries

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