EveryLibrary in the News 2025 - January to May
EveryLibrary has been making waves in the media throughout the first half of 2025, highlighting our advocacy, activism, and impact on libraries nationwide.
EveryLibrary has been making waves in the media throughout the first half of 2025, highlighting our advocacy, activism, and impact on libraries nationwide.
From addressing book bans and the first 100 days of the new federal administration to following legislation and policies at the state and community levels, our work has been featured across a diverse range of platforms and outlets, including major news outlets like USA Today, The Guardian, Newsweek, NPR outlets, Politico, and The Washington Post, as well as industry-leading trades like Publisher’s Weekly, School Library Journal and Book Riot. This consistent coverage underscores EveryLibrary's role as a leading voice in the fight for intellectual freedom, the right to read, and the preservation of libraries as essential public institutions. Below, we recap some of the most compelling stories that have spotlighted our mission and efforts during this pivotal time.
You can read all our June to December 2024 News Clips at https://www.everylibrary.org/everylibrary_in_the_news_2024_july_to_december
January 2025
56 Small Tasks to Be Proactive Against Book Censorship in 2025 and Beyond
Book Riot | January 3, 2025
https://bookriot.com/56-small-tasks-to-be-proactive-against-book-censorship-2025/
Librarians gain protections in some states as book bans soar
Stateline | January 7, 2025
Book Nook - Take Your Child to the Library Day
Motherhood Moment | January 13
https://motherhood-moment.blogspot.com/2025/01/book-nook-take-your-child-to-library-day.html
How To Celebrate Take Your Child To The Library Day?
Hudson Valley Country | January 14, 2025
https://hudsonvalleycountry.com/celebrate-take-your-child-to-the-library-day-in-the-hudson-valley/
Librarians featured in Sundance doc on book bans receive standing ovation from SLC audience
Salt Lake City Tribune | January 28, 2025
https://www.sltrib.com/artsliving/2025/01/28/sundance-documentary-showing/
U.S. Dept. of Education Dismisses Book Ban Complaints, Rescinds Agreement in Civil Rights Violations in Forsyth County Book Removals
School Library Journal | January 24, 2025
PEN America EveryLibrary Call Dept of Education Action on Book Bans “Alarming” and “Dismissive”
InfoDocket | January 24, 2025
SD library services on state budget chopping block
MSN | January 2025
Will States and Localities Restrict the Book Banners?
The Progressive | January 29, 2025
https://progressive.org/latest/will-states-and-localities-restrict-the-book-banners-daigon-20250129/
Trump freezes federal funding for libraries, archives and museums, calling for ideological overhaul
Open Universe | January 28, 2025
Utah students barred from bringing banned books to school
The Washington Post | January 28, 2025
February 2025
Take Your Child to the Library Day
The Neosho Daily News | February 3, 2025
https://neoshodaily.com/take-your-child-to-the-library-day/
How to Critically Read a Press Release From the Federal Government
Book Riot | February 6, 2025
https://bookriot.com/guide-to-critically-read-a-press-release-from-the-federal-government/
PEN America, EveryLibrary, Publishers: Executive Order Could Have "Grave Impact on Literature for Years"
School Library Journal | February 6, 2025
EveryLibrary to host Library Lovers Week virtual festival
Myhighplains.com | February 6, 2025
Publishing giants sue Idaho over state law enabling book bans
K-12 Dive | February 6, 2025
https://www.k12dive.com/news/publishing-giants-sue-idaho-over-state-law-enabling-book-bans/739369/
Library Lovers Week with EveryLibrary (and Me): RSVP Today
RA FOR ALL | February 7, 2025
https://raforall.blogspot.com/2025/02/library-lovers-week-with-everylibrary.html
Love your library? How to take part in this week's national program
Detroit Free Press | February 10, 2025
Take Your Child to the Library Day
West Newsmagazine | February 10, 2025
How Authors Against Book Bans helped defeat attempted library censorship in Florida.
Literary Hub | February 12, 2025
https://lithub.com/authors-against-book-bans-helped-defeat-attempted-library-censorship-in-florida/
A student-led organization comes to the rescue of books and libraries
Caló News| February 12, 2025
Love EveryLibrary Like They've Loved You
KATT-FM | February 12, 2025
https://www.katt.com/2025/02/12/love-everylibrary-like-theyve-loved-you/
Librarians, readers join forces to protect freedom to read
Arkansas Times | February 14, 2025
EveryLibrary Institute Publishes “Review of Recent Book Ban Polls and Voter Surveys”
Info Docket | February 14, 2025
JFK Presidential Library in Boston Abruptly Closes 'Until Further Notice'
Newsweek | February 18, 2025
https://www.newsweek.com/john-kennedy-jfk-library-boston-massachusetts-abruptly-closes-2032953
Newport Beach Little Library Locked Up in Protest of Funding Cuts and Book Banning
Newport Beach News | February 20, 2025
Julianne Moore’s freckles? How Republican bans on ‘woke’ books have reached new level
The Guardian | February 24, 2025
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/24/trump-book-bans-school-libraries
EveryLibrary Spreads the Word About the Data Rescue Project
Information Today | February 25, 2025
Proposed Alabama bills could see librarians prosecuted for obscene material, library boards dismantled by local government
WVUA 23 | February 27, 2025
UNL Bateman campaign hosts Reactor concert, cultivates library advocacy
The Daily Nebraskan | February 28, 2025
March 2025
Where to Find Advocacy Tools
MARKETING LIBRARY SERVICES | March 2025
https://www.infotoday.com/cilmag/mar25/Dempsey--Where-to-Find-Advocacy-Tools.shtml
Chapman students lock up some Little Free Libraries as segue to larger discussion on censorship and diversity
Daily Pilot | March 1, 2025
What to know about Federal Funding for Libraries
News On 6 | March 7, 2025
Libraries across the nation are threatened: EveryLibrary.org is here to help!
KSQD | March 10, 2025
https://ksqd.org/libraries-across-the-nation-are-threatened-everylibrary-org-is-here-to-help/
Library Wars: Goffstown Fights Lead to State House Bills
InDepthNH.org | March 12, 2025
https://indepthnh.org/2025/03/12/library-wars-goffstown-fights-lead-to-state-house-bills/
Latest Trump executive order guts seven agencies, including Voice of America
UPI | March 15, 2025
Trump’s next agency cuts include US-backed global media, library and museum grants
Politico | March 15, 2025
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/03/15/donald-trump-agency-cuts-00232119
Executive Order Targets the Institute of Museum and Library Services
Publishers Weekly | March 17, 2025
Trump urged to reconsider order gutting agency that gives grants to libraries, museums
Louisiana Illuminator | March 17, 2025
https://lailluminator.com/2025/03/17/repub/trump-libraries/
Trump vs higher education: a report from March 17, 2025
Bryan Alexander | March 17, 2025
https://bryanalexander.org/politics/trump-vs-higher-education-a-report-from-march-17-2025/
Trump signs executive order to ‘eliminate’ agency that funds museums and libraries
The Art Newspaper | March 17, 2025
Latest Executive Orders Seeks to Eliminate the IMLS
School Library Journal | March 17, 2025
https://www.slj.com/story/Industry%20News/Latest-Executive-Orders-Seeks-eliminate-IMLS
Library Funding Targeted in New Trump Executive Order: What It Means & What To Do Now
Book Riot | March 17, 2025
https://bookriot.com/imls-executive-order/
Trump urged to reconsider order gutting agency that gives grants to libraries, museums
The Lake News | March 18, 2025
American Library Association condemns ‘White House assault’ on library services agency
Books + Publishing | March 18, 2025
Save Our Museums and Libraries – An Action Diary
Daily Kos | March 18, 2025
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2025/3/18/2310989/-Save-Our-Museums-and-Libraries-An-Action-Diary
Trump is attacking libraries and museums in every state. Here are 3 things you can do to help communities fight back
Fast Company | March 18, 2025
Trump order threatens funding for Alabama libraries
Alabama Political Reporter | March 18. 2025
https://www.alreporter.com/2025/03/18/trump-order-threatens-funding-for-alabama-libraries/
Trump Admin. Cuts Library Funding. What It Means for Students
Education Week | March 19, 2025
Editorial: Imminent threat
Times Argus | March 19, 2025
EveryLibrary Launches Platform to Save IMLS
Publishers Weekly | March 19, 2025
https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/newsbrief/index.html?record=5276
Tracking the Trump Administration’s Attacks on Libraries
American Libraries | March 19, 2025
Valley Institutions Share Concerns about Trump Executive Order
Business Journal Daily | March 19, 2025
https://businessjournaldaily.com/valley-institutions-share-concerns-about-trump-executive-order/
Trump cuts could mean Kentucky libraries, universities and museums lose millions
Lexington Herald Leader | March 19, 2025
https://www.kentucky.com/news/state/kentucky/article302274579.html
Trump funding cuts could threaten public libraries, Native American cultural institutions
The Oklahoman | March 20, 2025
Trump targets agency that helps fund San Antonio museums
San Antonio Express-News | March 21, 2025
https://www.expressnews.com/entertainment/article/trump-library-musuem-funding-20233777.php
Fed cuts library institute; Perry Memorial unaffected for now
The Daily Dispatch | March 21, 2025
Donors raise enough funds for Fairhope Library to offset loss of state aid Alabama
Political Reporter | March 24, 2025
An open letter to the Monroe County community from Library Director Grier Carson | OPINION
The Herald-Times | March 24, 2025
Indiana Congressman’s Staff Asks Library to Call Police on Constituents
Book Riot | March 25, 2025
https://bookriot.com/indiana-representatives-staff-asks-library-to-call-police-on-constituents/
April 2025
Threats to IMLS Funding Impacts Libraries
North Olympic Library System | April 2025
Mississippi library users feel federal funding freeze day after IMLS staff suspended
USA TODAY | April 1, 2025
Entire Staff at Federal Agency that Funds Libraries and Museums Put on Leave
KQED | April 1, 2025
https://www.kqed.org/arts/13973894/imls-federal-agency-libraries-museums-leave-doge
How Will the IMLS Cuts Impact Your Library?
School Library Journal | April 1, 2025
https://www.slj.com/story/How-Will-IMLS-Cuts-Impact-Your-Library
LETTER: Don’t cut library funding
Observer-Reporter | April 3, 2025
https://www.observer-reporter.com/opinion/letters/2025/apr/03/letter-dont-cut-library-funding/
Libraries are under siege: How Trump's cuts put community hubs in peril
USA TODAY | April 3, 2025
Federal Agency Staff Responsible for Funding Libraries and Museums Placed on Leave via Email
My Modern Met | April 03, 2025
https://mymodernmet.com/imls-staff-put-on-leave/
Libraries are under siege: How Trump's cuts put community hubs in peril
Yahoo! News | April 3, 2025
https://ca.news.yahoo.com/libraries-under-siege-trumps-cuts-163530776.html
Celebrating the vitality of our libraries
Massapequa Post | April 04, 2025
https://www.massapequapost.com/articles/celebrating-the-vitality-of-our-libraries/
Grants Yanked in California, D.C.: Libraries Nationwide Face Crisis After Sudden Federal Cuts
NewsBreak | April 4, 2025
Virginia Blackmer: Executive order could cause cuts to NH library services
The Laconia Daily Sun | April 04, 2025
Letter to the editor: Libraries are vital
TRIBLIVE | April 6, 2025
https://community.triblive.com/news/3768147
Being a librarian was already hard. Then came the Trump administration
The Guardian | April 7, 2025
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/07/libraries-trump-administration
Annual Celebration of Libraries and Library Workers Arrives Amid Funding Threats to Learning and Enrichment
GLAAD | April 7, 2025
Community Notice: Executive Order 14238 and How It May Impact Your Library
Hopkinton’s Community Television Stations | April 8, 2025
https://www.hcam.tv/community-notice-executive-order-14238-and-how-it-may-impact-your-library/
A History and Future of School Librarianship
Book Riot | April 8, 2025
https://bookriot.com/a-history-and-future-of-school-librarianship/
Parents Testify on School Libraries ‘Anti-Obscenity’ Bill
InDepthNH.org | April 10, 2025
https://indepthnh.org/2025/04/10/parents-testify-on-school-libraries-anti-obscenity-bill/
Karen Traub: What to do when tax dollars fund millionaire golf games instead of libraries
Daily Hampshire Gazette | April 11, 2025
https://www.gazettenet.com/Letter-60550731
New Poll reveals public backlash against book bans and criminalizing librarians
Manchester Ink Link | April 11, 2025
Libraries Under Siege as Trump Freezes Federal Funding
La Voce di New York | April 12, 2025
A Quick and Dirty Guide To the Attack on Libraries
Book Riot | April 15, 2025
https://bookriot.com/recent-attacks-on-libraries/
The Trump Administration Is Not Just Erasing History, They're Rewriting the Future and Attacking Democracy | Opinion
Newsweek | April 18, 2025
Freedom to read: Librarians discuss book bans at Friends of the Logan Library event
The Herald Journal | April 21, 2025
For Iowa's many libraries, federal grant losses could be 'death by 1,000 cuts'
Des Moines Register | April 23, 2025
Literary Advocates Condemn Florida Book Banning Bill
Publishers Weekly | April 24, 2025
Threats to IMLS Funding Impacts Libraries
Forks Forum | April 24, 2025
https://www.forksforum.com/news/threats-to-imls-funding-impacts-libraries
Florida libraries uncertain about future services amidst IMLS funding cuts
WMNF 88.5 FM | April 24, 2025
https://www.wmnf.org/florida-libraries-uncertain-about-future-services-amidst-imls-funding-cuts/
New Hampshire lawmakers debate a book ban that could punish teachers, librarians
WBUR | April 25, 2025
https://www.wbur.org/news/2025/04/25/new-hampshire-school-book-ban-bill
Friday’s Daily Pulse
Florida Trend | April 25, 2025
https://www.floridatrend.com/news/2025/04/25/fridays-daily-pulse/
EveryLibrary Launches “Summer Reads 2025” Festival to Celebrate Libraries, Push Back Against Project 2025 Threats
The Bloomingtonian | April 30, 2025
May 2025
ALA Wins Temporary Restraining Order in Lawsuit Fighting the Dismantling of IMLS
School Library Journal | May 2, 2025
Get to Know Your Library: The Complete Checklist
Stephen’s Lighthouse | May 3, 2025
https://stephenslighthouse.com/2025/05/03/get-to-know-your-library-the-complete-checklist-2/
Trump’s cuts impact local libraries
Tacoma Weekly | May 5, 2025
https://tacomaweekly.com/trumps-cuts-impact-local-libraries-p9734-117.htm
A Growing Reading Crisis in Adults and More News for Library Workers
Book Riot | May 6, 2025
https://bookriot.com/a-growing-reading-crisis-in-adults-and-more-news-for-library-workers/
Trump Administration and Libraries: Federal Budget, IMLS Restraining Order, and Changes to ERIC
Information Today | May 06, 2025
Advocacy Update
American Booksellers Association | May 7, 2025
https://www.bookweb.org/news/advocacy-update-may-7-2025-1631972
We’ve Staved Off State Library Closure Measures–For Now: Book Censorship News
Book Riot | May 9, 2025
https://bookriot.com/state-library-closure-legislation-2025/
Outrage and Calls to Action After President Trump Fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden
School Library Journal | May 9, 2025
Where to Find Advocacy Tools
Information Today | May 12, 2025
https://www.infotoday.com/cilmag/mar25/Dempsey--Where-to-Find-Advocacy-Tools.shtml
EveryLibrary Condemns President Trump’s Firing of Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden
Van Nuys News Press | May 12, 2025
Statements on the Firing of Library of Congress Leaders
Information Today | May 13, 2025
EveryLibrary and the eBook Study Group Lead the Protest of Library of Congress Firings
NewsBreak | May 15, 2025