2025 Library Legislative Day sponsored by
Let your voice be heard and advocate for libraries at the Florida Capitol on Library Legislative Day! Join us on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, 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.
LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION and/or DAY OF ADVOCACY REGISTRATION LINK
Monday, March 10, Schedule:
| Time | Activity | Location |
| 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm | Legislative Reception (Two drink tickets and hors-d'oeuvres) | Old Florida Capitol Museum |
Tuesday, March 11, Schedule:
| Time | Activity | Location |
| 8:15 am – 9:15 am | FLA Members’ Legislative Briefing
| Sittig Hall |
| 9:30 am - 4:30 pm | Work Room Open (Write thank you cards to legislators; Or just rest in between appointments) | Florida Capitol Building |
| 9:30 am – 5 pm | *FLA Attendees’ Legislative Appointments
| The Capitol |
*FLA attendees can make legislative appointments earlier than 9:30 am if that is the best time for elected officials.
Library Day Locations
| Old Florida Capitol Museum 400 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399 | Sittig Hall 301 S. Bronough St. Tallahassee, Florida 32301 | The Capitol 400 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399 |
Maps and Directions
Downtown Tallahassee Map
Florida Capitol Map
Parking
Kleman Plaza Parking Garage,
306 South Duval St, Tallahassee, FL 32301
$7 maximum per day
Hotel Information
Hilton Garden Inn Tallahassee Central Reservations Link (2.7 miles from Florida Capitol)
1330 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
Room rate: $139/night, king or queen beds
Free Wi-fi
Free Parking
Four restaurants either on-site or a short walk from the hotel
Deadline for discounted rate: Friday, February 7, 2025
Can't make it to Library Day?
ADVOCATE VIRTUALLY! - UPDATED LINK is FORTHCOMNIG
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Legislator Contact Information
Legislator Appointment Setting Templates
Master Legislative Appointment Chart - Add your Appointments here so FLA can help you keep track!
10 Strategies for Briefing your Legislator
State Aid Comparisons and Estimates - Comparison of Grant Funding at various appropriations levels FORTHCOMING
History of Florida State Aid to Public Libraries Funding
Florida House & Senate Leadership
FL House and Senate 2024-2026 Leadership, Public Library Appropriations Committees, and Counties Their Members Represent - FORTHCOMING
