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Why Eisenhower's "Don't Join the Book Burners" Message Still Matters

June 12, 2026

On June 14, 1953, President Dwight D. Eisenhower stood before the graduating class at Dartmouth College and offered a simple but profound warning: "Don't join the book burners."

Signing on to Fund the Institute of Museum and Library Services

June 03, 2026

EveryLibrary is proud to join a coalition of national library, museum, archival, and cultural organizations in signing a letter to Congress urging robust federal funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) in Fiscal Year 2027.

Audiobook Month 2026 Preview - Your Invitation to RSVP

May 31, 2026

Audiobook Month 2026 is coming to EveryLibrary Live! with three nights of conversations celebrating storytelling, narration, performance, and the growing cultural impact of audiobooks.

Statement in Support of the Open Books, Open Doors Act

May 28, 2026

EveryLibrary proudly supports the Open Books, Open Doors Act (S. 4028) and applauds efforts to expand access to books, literacy resources, and reading opportunities for children and families across the United States.

Endorsing the Books Save Lives Act of 2026

May 28, 2026

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley has reintroduced the Books Save Lives Act of 2026 (H.R. 8235), a federal bill that directly confronts the growing wave of book bans and censorship targeting public school libraries across the country.

North Carolina's HB1043 Poses a Direct Threat to School Libraries

May 27, 2026

North Carolina Library Association (NCLA) and EveryLibrary are asking the NC General Assembly to reject House Bill 1043 which is currently under consideration. HB1043 would remove parents’ right to guide their own children’s reading and poses significant risks to the mission of school libraries and the rights of students and families across the state.

Summer Reads 2026 on EveryLibrary Live!

May 09, 2026

Featuring Jean Kwok, Riley Sager, Alexandra Potter, Jane Costello, Nina McConigley, and more!

Libraries Win in Ohio, Books Win in Texas: A Big Week at the Ballot Box

May 08, 2026

EveryLibrary remains dedicated to helping libraries and community leaders across the country navigate the ballot process through expert training, advocacy, and strategic support. This work is only possible thanks to the generosity of our donors and supporters.  

Long Ridge Action Fund Renews and Extends Support for EveryLibrary, the National Political Action Committee for Libraries

April 25, 2026

EveryLibrary, the national political action committee for libraries, today announced that the Long Ridge Action Fund has renewed its 501(c)(4) support and extended it over two years for the organization’s work to defend libraries, librarians, and the rights of readers across the United States.

EveryLibrary Launches Read. Lead. Run. Campaign Launches to Encourage Library Supporters and Readers to Run for Public Office during National Library Week (April 19-25)!

April 19, 2026

April 19, 2026 — A new national campaign, “Read. Lead. RUN!”, is launching today to inspire library workers, library supporters, and readers across the United States to step forward and run for public office. The campaign is built around a simple but urgent idea: the people who value knowledge, literacy, and access to information should help shape the policies that govern them.
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