US libraries cut ebook and audiobook lending programs following Trump executive order

The abrupt termination of federal funding for library programs marked a significant blow to public access, following President Trump's controversial executive order against the IMLS. Amidst a 19% annual increase in digital borrowing during the pandemic, libraries like Mississippi's Hoopla program were suspended, leaving staff scrambled and some facing termination. Despite legal challenges, federal funds remain frozen, creating uncertainty for libraries nationwide as they adapt to this unprecedented shift.