Advocacy
NJLA ADVOCACY IN ACTION
NJLA Legislative Priorities - Learn what the NJLA Public Policy and Intellectual Freedom Committees are working on.
2026 Advocacy Calendar - This handy calendar has ideas for how to advocate for NJ libraries every month, tying advocacy to monthly themes and includes ideas for things you can do at your library.
How to Meet with Your Legislator Toolkit - This toolkit includes message templates, best practices, and tips for your meeting.
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Become an NJLA Advocacy Captain |
Creating Your Elevator Pitch |
KEY 2026 EVENTS
February
- February 25–26: National Library Legislative Day
March
- All month: Advocacy Month. The NJLA Public Policy Committee works with NJLA volunteer Advocacy Captains to coordinate legislative visits.
April
- All month: School Library Month
- April 19-25: National Library Week "Find Your Joy"
- April 20: Right to Read
- April 22: National Library Outreach Day
- April 23: Take Action for Libraries Day
September
- All month Library Card Sign-up Month
MORE WAYS TO SUPPORT NJ LIBRARIES
- Donate to the NJLA Intellectual Freedom Fund
- Show your support for NJ libraries with hats, mugs, and tees for the library-obsessed
