The South Dakota State Library is critical to the economic development of South Dakota communities and students' educational success across the state. It provides essential resources to homeschoolers and job seekers and supports equal access to materials and literacy programs in rural communities.

Libraries are foundational to education, economic opportunity, and lifelong learning.

Please send an email to ask the legislators and the Governor to support restored funding for the South Dakota State Library at $1.3 million in general funds, $1.3 million in federal matching (for a total of $2.6 million), and 12.5 critical staff positions. Ensure the State Library's continued impact on our state’s libraries and citizens.