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Statement on Government Transparency, Don't Fire FOIA Staff!

February 26, 2025

CNN reported that the staff at the Office of Personnel Management in Washington, D.C., responsible for fulfilling Freedom of Information Act requests, have been fired. Americans have a right to know what their government is doing.

Statement on Independence of National Archives and Records Administration

February 20, 2025

We are deeply concerned by President Trump’s decision to fire the Archivist of the United States, Dr. Colleen Shogan, and the subsequent appointment of Jim Byron, a political ally, to oversee the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) under the direction of Secretary of State Marco Rubio. These actions, combined with the resignation of senior NARA leadership, pose a serious threat to the integrity, independence, and fundamental mission of the National Archives.

EveryLibrary Statement on Censorship and Political Interference in Department of Defense K-12 Schools

February 17, 2025

Under the direction of the Trump White House, the Department of Defense has imposed sweeping ideological restrictions on school libraries, curricula, classroom instruction, and student organizations. This has led to the erasure of essential lessons on race, gender, and history while promoting an overtly political and religious agenda. This is not an exception but a model for what is to come under the Trump administration.

EveryLibrary's 2025 Library Lovers Week Celebrated Authors, Libraries, and the Joy of Reading

February 15, 2025

EveryLibrary's Library Lovers Week 2025 was a tremendous success. We brought together book lovers, authors, and library supporters for four days of engaging conversations about the culture of reading, the joy of writing, and the vital role of libraries and librarians in our lives.

Statement on Idaho Lawsuit Challenging HB 710 and Unconstitutional Censorship

February 09, 2025

EveryLibrary fully supports the lawsuit filed against the State of Idaho, which challenges House Bill 710 (HB 710) and its unconstitutional restrictions on libraries, authors, publishers, and readers.

Take Your Child to the Library Day 2025: A Nationwide Celebration of Literacy and Fun!

February 04, 2025

Libraries across the United States and Canada celebrated the joy of reading and the magic of libraries during Take Your Child to the Library Day (TYCLD) on Saturday, February 1, 2025. 

STATEMENT: Trump Freezes All Grant Funding to Libraries, Archives, and Museums

January 28, 2025

Trump has demanded a freeze on all federal grants and for all agencies to “temporarily pause all activities related to obligations or disbursement of all Federal financial assistance.”  The memo also calls for each agency to perform a “comprehensive analysis” to ensure its grant and loan programs are consistent with President Donald Trump’s executive orders, which aimed to ban federal diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and limit clean energy spending.

We’re building the largest and most powerful campaign to support libraries and the right to read

January 25, 2025

We've already seen outrageous attacks on libraries. That's why we're launching the nation's largest campaign supporting libraries and the right to read. But we can't do it without you.

EveryLibrary Objects to Trump Administration Calling Book Bans a Hoax

January 24, 2025

Thousands of books have been targeted for removal from school and public libraries.  In fact, we've been tracking thousands of book bans here. Yet, Trump's U.S. Dept of Education released a statement calling book bans a hoax!

We're giving you the power to fight for your library!

January 24, 2025

We know this current administration and its supporters in various states are enacting legislation to arrest librarians, ban books, and defund libraries. In partnership with local stakeholders, we'll have actions for you to take in the coming weeks. We know this year will be one of the toughest fights for libraries across the country. That's why we also built the tools for Americans like you to fight back.
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