35 Million Dollars for Libraries in 2025

Since our founding in 2012, EveryLibrary has provided pro-bono support to over 145 library communities at the ballot box with 114 wins and 37 losses.

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We have helped secure over $2.9 billion in stable annual tax revenue for operations and facilities across the country.

In fact, every $1 we raise helps us secure over $1,600 in stable library funding.

So far this year, we've helped libraries secure over 35 million dollars in stable funding.

Right now, our friends at Library Juice Academy are matching all donations!

So, a donation of just $1 will help us secure over $3,200 in stable library funding.

Cape Girardeau, Missouri  - April 8, 2025
22 million dollars in funding

In Cape Girardeau, the library went to the voters to seek funding to expand digital resources and modernize its facilities. EveryLibrary conducted an in-person training session for the library board, emphasizing strategies for effectively communicating the library’s value, particularly to residents who may not currently view themselves as library users. Additionally, we provided ongoing training and resources to the ballot committee, which organized a series of community engagement events designed to reach diverse segments of the local population.

St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana - April 8, 2025
13 million dollars in funding

Voters approved (23,194 in favor and 19,068 against) library millage continuation. This funding will support library services for the next 15 years, including the renovation and expansion of the Slidell Branch and the construction of a new Lacombe Branch. The millage provides 96% of the library’s funding, highlighting its importance to the community. EveryLibrary and EveryLibrary Institute have been providing strategic support in a variety of ways to the St. Tammany Library community over the last 2+ years.

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EveryLibrary is the first and only national organization dedicated to building voter support for libraries when they are on the ballot.

Our focus on providing pro-bono support to libraries on Election Day is unique in the library advocacy ecosystem.

We do this in three ways:

1. Training library staff, trustees, and volunteers to plan and run effective Information Only campaigns
2. Providing pro-bono support and resources to local Vote Yes committees in planning and executing Get Out the Vote work for their library’s measure.
3. Speaking directly to the public about the value and relevance of libraries and librarians.

Nearly 90% of library funding is dependent on local voters. In each election cycle, tens of millions of dollars are at stake for public libraries.

From bonding for new or remodeled building projects to changing millages, levies, or taxes that impact staffing, collections, programs, and services, EveryLibrary is uniquely positioned to help libraries that are on the ballot.

But we can't do this work without people like you.

We know there will be dozens of libraries going to the voters this November and we need your help to support them.

Please consider donating to Library Juice Academy's matching donation campaign and help libraries keep their doors open.