An executive order signed by President Donald Trump aims to cut federal funding to the Institute of Museums and Library Services, which could lead to the loss of millions of dollars for Missouri libraries.

Trump signed the order last week. The institute is the only federal agency that funds libraries and museums across the U.S.

The executive order states that the agency should be winnowed down to the minimum allowed under the law. For fiscal 2025, Missouri received about $3.4 million in Library Services and Technology Act Grants.

Funding includes $31,060 for websites for small libraries with no or poor-quality websites, $86,069 in funding for library staff and administration skills training and $45,000 for an Educational Presenter Grant which provides funds to allows local schools and public libraries to collaborate.

The Missouri River Regional Library said in a Facebook post Tuesday that "federal funds have been used to support some important programming (past and present), including the Reading Buddies program, school literacy nights, author visits, summer reading prizes and staff training opportunities.

MRRL stated in the post that the executive order has caused a great deal of concern and uncertainty for libraries and their supporters. The library says it is committed to providing the best materials, programs and services to the Cole and Osage County communities.

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