Intellectual Freedom Summit 2026

Library leaders from across Michigan are invited to join us for a two-day Intellectual Freedom Summit focused on shaping the future of intellectual freedom policy, practice, and advocacy. This dynamic event is designed for passionate advocates of the right to read, offering a collaborative space for meaningful dialogue, strategic planning, and collective action to tackle the pressing challenges in intellectual freedom today. The summit aims to establish a unified, statewide policy framework, uncover gaps and build a roadmap for action, and strengthen cross-sector collaboration between libraries, civil liberties groups, educators, and publishers. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies, new partnerships, and a roadmap for advancing intellectual freedom in their communities, and will participate in hands-on sessions to equip them with advocacy tools.