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The Trump Administration’s Assault on a Library That United Two Nations

October 26, 2025

For over a century, the Haskell Free Library and Opera House has been more than a building. It’s been a symbol of peace.

Courts Push Back on DODEA School Library Book Bans with Preliminary Injunction

October 22, 2025

EveryLibrary commends U.S. District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles for her ruling that reinstates hundreds of books and curricular materials in five Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools. Her opinion affirms what school librarians, educators, and families have long understood.

I Believe in Libraries.

September 29, 2025

Next week is National Banned Books Week and this is a good time to reflect on why I founded EveryLibrary and why I believe that libraries and your right to read are worth fighting for.

Restore the Right to Read at DoDEA Schools

September 25, 2025

EveryLibrary strongly supports the introduction of H.R.5527, new legislation by Congressman Jamie Raskin (Ranking Member, House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government) and Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan (Ranking Member, House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel and Readiness). This bill aims to end the Defense Department’s draconian and unconstitutional censorship campaign in Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) K-12 schools on military bases in the United States and around the world.

Voters Approve a 30% Increase for the Troy Public Library in New York

September 17, 2025

Troy residents have approved the Troy Public Library’s proposed 2026 budget with overwhelming support. Final vote totals will be available by the end of the week but as of this writing, 77% voted yes - 1,074 yes votes to 309 no votes.

A Win in Delaware! HB119, The Freedom to Read Act, is Now Law

September 16, 2025

We are proud to share that Delaware has officially enacted House Bill 119, The Freedom to Read Act, on September 15th.

Welcoming Gwen Camp as EveryLibrary’s New Political Director

September 15, 2025

EveryLibrary is proud to welcome Gwen Camp to our team as Political Director. Gwen will lead our political strategy portfolio, providing expertise in campaign consulting, coalition building, and public policy issues affecting libraries at the local, state, and federal levels.

Constitution Day 2025 Conversations on EveryLibrary Live!

September 06, 2025

Libraries, archives, and museums are not only cultural institutions; they are also constitutional institutions.

EveryLibrary’s Expanded Focus on Academic Libraries

September 01, 2025

For the last 13 years, EveryLibrary and the EveryLibrary Institute have been synonymous with defending and advancing school and public libraries across the country. Our work has empowered communities, built coalitions, and fought for the rights of readers and library workers everywhere. But libraries are an ecosystem. Today, we are hoping to share how our organizations are extending our advocacy, research, and policy expertise to meet the urgent needs of academic libraries and the professionals who support higher education and scholarship.

Great Summer Reads with EveryLibrary Live! - August 26 to 28, 2025

August 22, 2025

At EveryLibrary Live!, we believe that great books and great conversations belong to everyone. That’s why we host author talks that celebrate the joy of reading, the power of storytelling, and the role libraries play in connecting readers with ideas. 
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