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EveryLibrary Applauds Reintroduction of the Federal Right to Read Act of 2025

December 06, 2025

EveryLibrary applauds U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) and U.S. Representative Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ-07) for introducing the Right to Read Act. This bold federal legislation that directly addresses America's literacy crisis, restores investment in school libraries, and reaffirms every student's First Amendment right to read.

EveryLibrary and National Coalition Against Censorship Call on Rutherford County Libraries to Uphold the First Amendment

December 05, 2025

In early November, the Rutherford County Library System (RCLS) announced the closure of multiple public library branches to conduct a state-mandated “age-appropriateness review” of their children’s collections.

EveryLibrary Joins Tennessee Coalition Calling for Clarity, Legality, and Respect for the Right to Read in Libraries

November 25, 2025

Today, EveryLibrary joined a broad coalition of library leaders and civil liberties advocates in releasing a public letter to Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett. This letter addresses his recent directives to the state’s Regional Library System, which demand full collection reviews for "age-appropriateness" within 60 days.

Celebrating the Federal Court Ruling Protecting IMLS

November 21, 2025

Today's decision in Rhode Island v. Trump is an affirmation of the rule of law and a decisive victory for libraries, museums, readers, and the communities they serve. The U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island granted summary judgment to a coalition of 21 plaintiff states, ruling that Executive Order 14238 and the administration's attempts to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) were unlawful, unconstitutional, and in direct violation of Congress's clear statutory directives.

EveryLibrary Joins Read Freely Alabama in Opposing New Anti-Trans APLS Code Change

November 20, 2025

EveryLibrary has joined with Read Freely Alabama, the Alabama Transgender Rights Action Coalition, PEN America, Authors Against Book Bans, and other national organizations to issue a joint statement condemning the Alabama Public Library Service’s newly adopted code change, which restricts youth access to books featuring transgender representation.

Statement on FY2026 "Minibus" Funding for the Library of Congress

November 13, 2025

The bill to reopen the US federal government will enable the ongoing and crucial work of the Library of Congress to continue, but we still need to work to secure funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) as well as the National Archives (NARA). 

Mayor Brandon Johnson - Restore Chicago’s Library Collections Budget

November 11, 2025

Chicago is a city of readers. It is a place where the written word shapes civic life, creativity, and opportunity. Our public libraries are not only the heart of that culture, they are the foundation of equal access to learning across all 77 neighborhoods.

EveryLibrary is a Proud Partner of Take Your Child to the Library Day

November 09, 2025

EveryLibrary is proud to partner with Take Your Child to the Library Day, an initiative of the Connecticut Library Consortium, which will be celebrated this year on February 7, 2026

Maryland’s Landmark “Freedom to Read” Decision: A Victory for Students and School Libraries

November 09, 2025

Last week, the Maryland State Board of Education made history by reversing the Harford County Board of Education’s decision to remove a young adult graphic novel from school libraries.

EveryLibrary Live! Award Winning Author Conversations 2025

November 08, 2025

Libraries connect readers and authors in unique and powerful ways. Join EveryLibrary Live! for three evenings of conversations with acclaimed, 2025 award-winning authors whose work has earned some of the most distinguished honors in contemporary literature and storytelling. Watch live on our Facebook and YouTube channels or catch the recordings on-demand.
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