Hurricane Idalia Relief for Libraries

The Florida Library Association joins our members in distress over the tragedy of Hurricane Idalia. Our thoughts are with all members and Floridians who are impacted by the hurricane.

FLA has developed a FLA Hurricane Idalia Relief Fund to help Florida libraries and library employees recover from hurricane damages. FLA is a strong community, and together we can make a difference.

You may begin applying for financial assistance now:

Individuals apply here  Libraries and systems apply here
Donate to the 2023 Hurricane Fund

2023-2024 FLA President's Message

"The drafters of the Declaration of Independence believed in the essential rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Since 1776, our nation has struggled to apply these principles equally across all its residents in order to create that elusive more perfect union. At its core, the freedoms that Americans seek are the same freedoms supported by our libraries. Of these aspects of liberty, three specific freedoms stand out for me..."  Read the full message