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Stuffed? Tired? Here’s an easy way to make a difference: pledge to protect libraries this GivingTuesday

November 29, 2024

It’s the day after Thanksgiving, and let’s be honest—you’re probably still recovering from the big meal.  While you’re enjoying that leftover pie, here’s a quick way to feel great about today without even leaving your cozy spot: pledge to support libraries this GivingTuesday, December 3rd.

Get Ready for Giving Tuesday by Pledging to Support Libraries Today!

November 21, 2024

Libraries are lifelines for people and communities across the country. This GivingTuesday, be part of something bigger by supporting EveryLibrary and helping to protect these essential community pillars.

CREDO Mobile Donations Power EveryLibrary Advocacy

November 20, 2024

EveryLibrary, the first and only national political action committee for libraries, extends its appreciation to CREDO Mobile for its generous donation supporting our 501(c)(4) advocacy efforts. This contribution will support our mission to advocate for libraries, the essential services they provide to communities nationwide, and the rights of all readers to access books at their libraries.   

We Were Built For This!

November 14, 2024

Book bans and censorship, library defunding initiatives, anti-library legislation, attacks on librarians and the profession... EveryLibrary was built to fight against these threats.

This Election Should Not Determine the Fate of Libraries (But it Might Have)

November 06, 2024

The conventional wisdom is that libraries are a local matter. It was a given that library funding and policies were decided by local voters across hundreds of local zip codes and that the top of the ticket and national politics don’t matter. Last night, as we watched local election results roll in across the country, we still believed that maybe - if given the opportunity - people would support libraries, the First Amendment, and the right to access diverse collections. 

Library Watch Party 2024

November 05, 2024

EveryLibrary is hosting our 2024 #librarywatchparty to track all the election results for libraries on the ballot this November 5th. Join us across social media to talk about the wins and losses and follow along in realtime, too. 

Bands for the Banned! A Concert in Minneapolis to Defend the Freedom to Read

November 04, 2024

With book bans and censorship on the rise, Lerner Publishing Group™ is proud to present “Bands for the Banned,” a concert supporting the freedom to read diverse voices in schools and public libraries and to ensure free expression for all those silenced. Join Lerner and four Minneapolis bands for a night to rally support for librarians, authors, and artists on the front line of book challenges.

Burn this Book: Interview with EveryLibrary & PEN America's Freedom to Read

October 30, 2024

Show up and speak up! Join the Podcast Burn This Book: A Banned Books Book Club with EveryLibrary’s Peter Bromberg and PEN America’s Tasslyn Magnusson, who are seeing how book bans are affecting authors, libraries, and kids.

Libraries are on the ballot in these state races!

October 24, 2024

As a 501(c)(4) organization, EveryLibrary can take strong stances on important issues without violating our nonpartisan status.

Ballot Measures: Securing Library Funding

October 22, 2024

Since our founding in 2012, EveryLibrary has been at the forefront of supporting libraries at the ballot box. What makes EveryLibrary unique is our ability to work directly with library staff, elected and appointed leadership, and local citizen groups to plan and execute effective Information Only campaigns.
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