Association of Connecticut Library Boards

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Guidance for Library board Reviewing an Appeal: In accordance with new state legislation, library boards will be involved in reviewing an appeal to remove content from a library.  Click here to see information about the procedure that must be followed. Click this link to the official form which must be filled out by the library board.


ACLB Presents

Freedom of Information 101      for Public Libraries

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 07:00 PM via Zoom

Join Russell Blair from the Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission to learn about your rights and obligations under the state Freedom of Information Act, including laws governing public meetings and public records. Bring your questions! This is a great opportunity for library board members new and old to get a refresher on the law as well as practical advice on how to run meetings and deal with incoming FOI requests. Click to download slides from the presentation.

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Link to the presentation recording.

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RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP FOR 2026

In order to line up with the fiscal year of most libraries, the ACLB will be changing its renewal date to July 1 effective July 2027. 

Renewal for 2026 will cover a membership period of 18 months 

January 1, 2026-June 30, 2027 -- 6 months free!   

Help us keep educational programs going for library trustees in Connecticut.

To renew you membership download      this form and return with a check to: 

Association of Connecticut Library Boards
PO Box 263
Ellington, CT  06029

What Does the ACLB Do?

  • Provide workshops geared to the needs of trustees across the state
  • Sponsor program(s) at the annual Connecticut Library Association Conference
  • Advocate for libraries at the state level
  • Maintain strong liaison with library-related organizations on the state and national levels
  • Provide consultant help to library boards and individual trustees
  • Develop the WorkingTogether guide to director, trustees and Friends responsibilities
  • Publish the ACLB Public Library Trustee Handbook



How To Contact ACLB:



Association of CT Library Boards
P.O. Box 263 
Ellington, CT 06029


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The best way to contact our staff :

Email: aclbctinfo@gmail.com


For information about governance and State Statutes, please contact: 

Division of Library Development at the Connecticut State Library

   860.757.6665




Association of Connecticut Library Boards (ACLB)

P.O. Box 263, Ellington, CT  06029

ACLB is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization

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