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Results of the First Library Ballot Initiatives in the Trump Era

April 09, 2025

The first three statewide election days of the Trump era have underscored a vital truth: libraries are not red or blue, not liberal or conservative, not left or right - they are essential. Voters across Louisiana, Illinois, and Missouri came together to reaffirm their support for public libraries. These wins reflect a shared commitment to community access, education, and opportunity. Even in a nationally disrupted and locally fraught climate, libraries continue to unify.

New Hampshire Voters Reject HB324: A Call for Local Control, Not Criminalization

April 09, 2025

HB324, a bill that would allow criminal and civil penalties against educators and school board members over approved books and instructional materials, has passed the New Hampshire House and is now under consideration in the Senate. EveryLibrary and MomsRising commissioned the University of New Hampshire Survey Center to include a series of questions about HB324, its implications for education, and its potential impact in its March 2025 Granite State Poll, a monthly tracking poll of voter sentiments.

A Win For Lebanon Township NJ

April 08, 2025

When the Bunnvale Library in Lebanon Township, NJ was at risk of being closed, EveryLibrary provided quick, effective support to local residents and helped save the Library.

Tech Logic Donates to EveryLibrary to Help Launch Library Campaign Training Cohort

April 08, 2025

EveryLibrary, the national political action committee for libraries, is excited to announce a generous $10,000 donation from Tech Logic, a leading innovator in library automation and materials handling solutions. This donation will support the launch of the new Library Ballot Campaigns and Information-Only Campaigns training cohort through EveryLibrary Learning.

Get Loud For Libraries!

April 07, 2025

She’s back from the ’90s, and she’s getting loud about the threats to our public and school libraries! But for the first time ever, her voice might not be loud enough — we need your help!!

It's Nonfiction Week on EveryLibrary Live!

April 06, 2025

Nonfiction gets its week in the spotlight! Join us each evening of National Library Week 2025 (from April 7–11, 2025) for an inspiring celebration of nonfiction storytelling, groundbreaking ideas, and the power of libraries. EveryLibrary Live! is bringing you an exceptional lineup of acclaimed nonfiction authors, thought-provoking discussions, and exclusive content from top publishers.

EveryLibrary Supports State Attorneys General Lawsuit to Stop Unlawful Termination of IMLS Grants

April 04, 2025

EveryLibrary supports the coalition of 20 state Attorneys General who have filed suit to stop the dismantling of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

EveryLibrary Condemns the Trump Administration's Termination of IMLS Grants as an Attack on Libraries, Museums, and Archives Everywhere.

April 03, 2025

Last night, libraries across the country began receiving official notices from the Acting Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services terminating their grants, effective April 1, 2025. We protest this unlawful action in the strongest terms.

A Legal Victory for Students, Readers, and the Constitution in Elizabeth, Colorado.

April 01, 2025

We are celebrating a legal victory for students, readers, and the Constitution in Elizabeth, Colorado. A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction ordering the Elizabeth School District to return 19 books that were removed from school libraries earlier this school year.  

Statement on IMLS Staff Administrative Leave

March 31, 2025

EveryLibrary expresses deep appreciation and unwavering support for the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) staff, who were placed on administrative leave as of today following the Trump Administration’s Executive Order.
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