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Matching Donations With Bookriot!

December 20, 2021

In a year of relentless book challenges and successful censorship efforts across the United States, it's easy to feel hopeless, angry, helpless, and frustrated by political groups eager to restrict the rights guaranteed by the First Amendment.   

Three Top 10 Stories of 2021

December 17, 2021

Publishers Weekly released their 2021 "Top Ten Library Stories" of the year, and we're proud to note that EveryLibrary and the EveryLibrary Institute are directly involved in three. 

A Win in New Orleans is a 20 Year Win for their Library

December 13, 2021

The New Orleans Public Library passed a renewal of their core funding millage this weekend with a 70% YES vote. This means that the library will have stable and secure funding and community members will be able to access their library for 20 years to come. 

Love Socks? Love Libraries?

December 02, 2021

We’re excited to partner with John’s Crazy Socks for our latest monthly donor incentive program! Through this partnership we're offering a pair of these great “I Love My Library” socks from the John’s Crazy Socks Company to the first 150 people who start a monthly donation of $5 of more before the end of the year. You'll be able to show off your support for libraries and literacy everywhere you go with these great socks!

Keeping the Public in Public Libraries

November 23, 2021

EveryLibrary is all about keeping the "public" in public libraries. That's why we were so happy to sponsor a recent episode of the Circulating Ideas podcast featuring a fascinating conversation with Donald Cohen, founder and executive director of In the Public Interest, about his new book "The Privatization of Everything". 

AIR 2021 - Ray Briggs

November 02, 2021

The two pieces below were written by Ray Briggs as part of the 2021 Artist in Residence Program. They were recorded live at the Pasadena Conservatory of Music featuring Ray Briggs accompanied by Amy Rowe.

Artist in Residence Victoria Hurtado-Angulo

October 28, 2021

Artist in Residence program producer Kati Szeker sat down with artist Victoria Hurtado-Angulo to discuss her poetry, inspiration, writing process, and libraries. Read below or watch the video to learn more about Victoria. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. If you missed her work for the Artist in Residence Program 2021 find it here: Book 1, Book 2, and Book 3.    

Poems - Book 3 - Artist in Residence 2021

October 26, 2021

Our third and final installment from 2021 Artist in Residence Victoria Hurtado wraps up her reflections on mothering. 

Artist in Residence Ray Briggs

October 22, 2021

Artist in Residence program producer Kati Szeker sat down with artist Ray Briggs to discuss his early inspiration, staying curious, and the importance of library spaces. Read below or watch the video to learn more about Ray. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.    

On the Ballot in November and December

October 18, 2021

All around the country, libraries are seeking critical funding and assistance so they can continue to serve the people who need their services. EveryLibrary is dedicated to building voter support for libraries in November and December 2021.
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