News and Updates

Stay up-to-date with EveryLibrary's work.

News and Updates

Stay up-to-date with EveryLibrary's work.

Fighting for the Right to Read Week-by-Week in 2025

As the 2025 state legislative sessions start to kick off this week, EveryLibrary is tracking 26 bills that have been pre-filed in five states that would promote banning books with sexual and racial themes or criminalize librarians and educators. As more states start their sessions over the next few weeks, we expect that bill count to rise. In 2024, over 120 negative bills were introduced across 29 states. Texas, which leads the 2025 pre-file list with 14 anti-library and anti-reader bills, and Missouri, with its 4 negative bills, are early indicators that we need to be active and not just vigilant.  

Take Your Child to the Library Day is Saturday, February 1, 2025

On February 1, 2025, over 650 libraries across the US and Canada will celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day. Now in its 14th year, this annual event is a wonderful opportunity for children to have fun while parents and caregivers learn more about their library. Take Your Child to the Library Day will showcase all the free resources local public libraries provide for families.

EveryLibrary in the News 2024 - July to December

EveryLibrary has been making waves in the media throughout the second half of 2024, highlighting our advocacy, activism, and impact on libraries nationwide. 

A Victory for Democracy and the Right to Read in Arkansas

Arkansas libraries have won an important First Amendment case when a federal judge ruled two key sections of Public Act 372 (SB81) were unconstitutional. This is a significant victory for libraries in Arkansas and stinging rebuke to censorship efforts in the state. The ruling by Judge Timothy Brooks safeguards access to diverse and meaningful materials in public libraries.

New Report: Wins, Warnings, and Ongoing Legislative Fights for Libraries in 2024

In the new December report "Wins, Warnings, and Ongoing Legislative Fights for Libraries in 2024", EveryLibrary staff unpack and analyze both positive and negative bills that impact libraries, readers, and our rights as Americans.  

Celebrate Library Lovers Week 2025 with EveryLibrary Live!

Join us for a wonderful celebration of reading and books during Library Lovers Week, February 11-14, 2025. EveryLibrary Live! is bringing together a stellar lineup of authors, supported by some of the biggest names in publishing, for a series of engaging and inspiring online panels.

Legislation of Concern in 2025

EveryLibrary is monitoring state legislation during the 2025 session that would limit Americans' freedom to read and think for themselves. Of most concern are proposed laws that would allow for criminal prosecution of librarians, educators, higher ed. faculty, and museum professionals. 

Pro-Library Legislation in 2025

EveryLibrary is monitoring legislation during the 2025 session that supports libraries, librarians, and Americans' freedom to read and think for themselves.

Open Letter on Florida Health Curriculum Limits and School Libraries

EveryLibrary, as a signatory to the open letter to Florida’s public school superintendents and school board attorneys, joins our colleagues at the Florida Freedom to Read Project, PEN America Florida, and the National Coalition Against Censorship in voicing deep concerns over the state-imposed restrictions on reproductive health and HIV/AIDS education curricula.

Pro-Library Legislation in 2024

SEE CURRENT YEAR TRACKING OF GOOD BILLS AT everylibrary.org/positivebills EveryLibrary monitored legislation in the 2024 session that supports libraries, librarians, and Americans' freedom to read and think for themselves.