2023 Library Legislative Day

Let your voice be heard and advocate for libraries at the Florida Capitol on Library Legislative Day! Join us on Wednesday, March 22, to meet with your legislators and let them know how important libraries are to our communities across the state. Take advantage of this hands-on experience to learn the legislative process and effective advocacy. Library Day is free and open to all library advocates.

REGISTER HERE!

Tuesday, March 21, Schedule:

Time

Activity

Location

12:30 pm - 2 pm

In-Person FLA Board Meeting

R.A. Gray Building, Room 307

500 S. Bronough St; Tallahassee, Florida 32399

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Legislative Reception, sponsored by

and co-hosted by FLA and

and

(Two drink tickets and hors-d'oeuvres)

R.A. Gray Building Lobby

500 S. Bronough St, Tallahassee, Florida 32399

Wednesday, March 22 Schedule:

Time	Activity	Location
8:30 am – 9:30 am	FLA Members’ Legislative Briefing (Breakfast on your own) Materials Pick-up Welcome: Shane Roopnarine, FLA President Platform Overview: Matt Selby, Chair, Advocacy and Legislative Committee Legislative Overview: Robert Stuart, Jr., GrayRobinson Final Remarks: TBD	Sittig Hall 301 S. Bronough St; Tallahassee, Florida 32301
9:30 am - 4:30 pm	Work Room Open until 4:30 pm (Write thank you cards to legislators; Or just rest in between appointments; Light snacks and water available)	Florida Capitol Building State Library Capitol Branch 7th Floor
9:45 am – 5 pm	FLA Attendees’ Legislative Appointments (made in advance)*	The Capitol
12 pm – 5 pm	Open House at State Library (Attendees welcome between Appointments!)	R.A. Gray Building - Division of Library & Information Services