MLA supports efforts of advocacy for the mission of ALL Minnesota’s libraries. MLA advocates for critical funding, intellectual freedom, access to information, and school media specialists in every school. 

The Legislative Committee ensures that all types of libraries are included in the legislative process.   This committee, along with a host of other volunteers have worked together to create the following documents and experiences to help guide library advocates during the legislative process. 

Legislative Committee Members and Contact

MLA Events Calendar

Each year, MLA encourages library advocates to meet at the capitol for MLA Library Legislative Day. In 2025, library advocates will be encouraged to meet at the capitol on Thursday, February 20. This event is open to library advocates from across the state, both MLA members and nonmembers.

Those who are unable to attend Library Legislative Day at the Capitol are encouraged to participate in Virtual Library Legislative Week by contacting their local legislators during the week of February 17 - 21, by phone, email, online meeting (Zoom), etc. 

• MN Statute 134.51: Access to Library Materials and Rights Protected 

• Library Journal: Minnesota Passes Bill Protecting Access to Library Books 06/2024

• Listen to Rachel Haider's interview on MPR regarding legislation prohibiting book bans in MN! 05/21/2024