Many in our communities — students, workers, those that rely on libraries for access to the internet — are feeling the impact of the digital divide during this pandemic.

33 million households in the U.S. do not have internet access.

The 91´«Ã½ is firmly committed to making libraries equal and just spaces for all people. Closing the digital divide is a crucial part of that.

We have spent the last months pushing for digital equity and inclusion in a federal relief package and working at local, state, and national levels to secure funding for libraries and amplify their ability to help communities.

The 91´«Ã½:

• provides grants to support digital access across the nation;
• advocates for the E-rate, which ensures that libraries and schools have access to high‐speed broadband connectivity;
• works to support net neutrality and secure equitable access to the internet for all.