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Impact of the End of the 27-Cent Levy for Iowa Libraries and Museums

April 27, 2025

For decades, Iowa communities voted on a special levy of up to 27 cents per $1,000 of taxable valuation to specifically support public libraries (Iowa Code 384.12(20)) and cultural and scientific facilities (Iowa Code 384.12(4)). Voters passed these levies at regular elections and became an essential part of the operating budgets for over 90 public libraries and several museums across Iowa.

Meet Summer's Hottest Authors on EveryLibrary Live!

April 26, 2025

Join EveryLibrary Live! for SUMMER READS 2025, a Book Bash for All Ages, on May 5th & 6th, 2025 at 5PM, 7PM & 9PM EDT on Facebook and YouTube Live.

Let Utah Read Honored with "Making Democracy Work" Award from the League of Women Voters

April 25, 2025

League of Women Voters Honors Let Utah Read

Defending Democracy, Truth, and Access: A Joint Call to Action from Library, Museum, and Civic Leaders

April 21, 2025

In a powerful new op-ed published by Newsweek, EveryLibrary Executive Director John Chrastka joined Celina Stewart, Esq., Chief Executive Officer of the League of Women Voters of the United States, and Marilyn Jackson, President and CEO of the American Alliance of Museums, to issue a stark warning: The recent executive orders from the Trump Administration represent an unprecedented attack on American democracy by targeting the institutions that safeguard public knowledge, history, and civic participation.

STATEMENT: Federal Funding for Libraries Makes its Case in Court

April 18, 2025

In federal court today, a coalition of twenty-one States’ Attorneys General began their challenge the legality of President Trump’s Executive Order mandating the abrupt and indefinite shutdown of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS), and the Minority Small Business Administration (MSBA).

Statement: Supporting the Lawsuit Against Censorship in DoDEA School Libraries

April 16, 2025

Students at K-12 schools on U.S. military bases have the same fundamental First Amendment rights as all students. These rights do not disappear at the schoolhouse gate because they attend a school on a base. EveryLibrary stands in support of the students and families who, with the assistance of the ACLU, have filed a federal lawsuit against the Department of Defense and the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA).

Together, We Stopped a Dangerous Bill in Arkansas

April 15, 2025

We are relieved and proud to share that Senate Bill 536, which would have abolished the Arkansas State Library and eliminated the State Library Board, was defeated in a House committee last week. It is a tremendous win for libraries, library workers, and readers across the state.

EveryLibrary’s 2025 National Library Week Celebrated Nonfiction, Discovery, and the Power of Libraries

April 14, 2025

Nonfiction Week 2025 on EveryLibrary Live! drew over 32,000 views and stood as a powerful celebration of truth-telling, lifelong learning, and the vital, transformative role libraries play in our society.

Americans Like You Are Speaking Up for Their Local Libraries!

April 14, 2025

This National Library Week, we helped make something extraordinary happen: Nearly 950 library advocates sent Letters to the Editor of hundreds of newspapers across the country, telling their local communities, neighbors, and elected officials why libraries matter

Communico Donates to EveryLibrary to Support Library Ballot Campaign Training Cohort

April 10, 2025

EveryLibrary, the national political action committee for libraries, is excited to announce a generous $5,000 donation from Communico, a leading provider of library engagement and technology solutions. This donation will support the rollout of a specialized training program focused on Library Ballot Campaigns and Information-Only Campaigns through EveryLibrary Learning in May 2025.
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