EveryLibrary Needs Your Help to Continue to Help Libraries in 2025
Libraries have been under threats of censorship and budget cuts for several years. EveryLibrary has been helping local communities fight back against book bans, win new funding for operations and collections, stabilize school libraries, and champion good legislation. As we look ahead to new threats and new opportunities in 2025, we need your donor support to do it again - and at a new scale.
EveryLibrary has successfully supported local library alliances that oppose censorship and discrimination. We know how to organize and empower local activists - and return books to the shelves. With over 115 local campaigns on our Fight For The First campaign platform, we are winning. Each campaign costs money in ads, rallies, and staff time, but it is well spent. With more would-be censors emboldened and empowered by last night’s elections, we need to redouble our efforts and oppose a frightening future of perpetual censorship.
Counting the November elections, EveryLibrary has now been the pro-bono partner and guide to 142 libraries on their local funding elections. We are the only library organization working on ballot measures, referenda, levies, and political funding like this. As the national political action committee for libraries, we have the experience, tools, and skills to assist each of our campaigns individually. Since 2012, our donors have made sure that we are here to help each of our libraries succeed. Our mission is clear: we must build voter support libraries.
To date, we have helped libraries win nearly $3 billion in funding through voter and political action. In fact, for every dollar we have raised, we have returned over $1,600 in funding to libraries.
That means that a $10 donation helps secure over $16,000 for libraries, and a donation of just $10 a month helps secure nearly $20,000 a year!
Your donation helps us:
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Show Up for Libraries: When we stand with libraries, we make a difference. EveryLibrary is committed to showing up and supporting libraries in every state, ensuring they have the resources to fight censorship.
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Oppose Censorship: Book bans are an attack on intellectual freedom. Your support helps us advocate against these unjust policies and keep books available to everyone.
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Build Stronger Communities: Libraries are the heart of communities. By donating, you help maintain their role as spaces for learning, growth, and connection.
Together, We Can Make a Difference!
Join us in standing up for libraries and opposing book bans. Your donation, no matter the amount, will ensure that EveryLibrary can continue this crucial work in 2025 and beyond.
Donate Now to make your impact felt across the country!
As a 501(c)4 organization (FEIN 46-1534149), contributions to EveryLibrary are not tax-deductible. However, if you'd like to make a larger tax-deductible donation to the EveryLibrary Institute (our 501c3) to support our research and training for librarians, please visit everylibraryinstitute.org