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Inspiring library Stories in the Washington Post

April 23, 2021

The Washington Post Book Club: Reviews and recommendations from critic Ron Charles, featured 'Inspiring Library Stories: Tales of Kindness, Connection, and Community Impact' Edited and Essays by Oleg Kagan.  

Virtual Happy Hour and Benefit Auction for NYC School Librarians Campaign

April 19, 2021

Join us tonight - Monday April 19th - at 6pm EDT for our Virtual Happy Hour & Silent Auction in Support of NYC School Librarians!

What Your $5 Donation Does for Libraries

April 15, 2021

One of the best parts of being the Executive Director for EveryLibrary is getting to open the mail. Seriously. I'm old enough to love regular mail. 

Sanitize Your Library Materials While Supporting Libraries!

March 31, 2021

Looking to reopen your library safely with CARES ACT Spending? Our colleagues at PIkinc | International Library Services are committed to helping libraries reopen safely and supporting libraries and library workers by contributing 10% of the proceeds from the sales of their book sanitizing machines to help us build public support for library funding across the United States. 

EveryLibrary vs. The EveryLibrary Institute

February 16, 2021

In order to support the wide range of work of EveryLibrary and in order to comply with Federal Tax Law it is necessary to have two organizational entities: EveryLibrary and the The EveryLibrary Institute.

Read Our 2020 Annual Report

January 31, 2021

EveryLibrary is focused on funding for public libraries and school library programs by engaging the political process at local, state, and federal levels. Find out how we are building the largest and most effective network of activists in the United States as we continue to help libraries win the funding they need to serve their communities and campuses in our 2020 Annual Report. 

National Eship Week 2021 - Libraries as Entrepreneurship Engines

January 27, 2021

Libraries support entrepreneurs, ideation, small businesses, and side gigs every day in communities across the country. EveryLibrary is proud to be the lead library organization coordinating and promoting National Entrepreneurship Week 2021 this February 13 - 20. 

American Rescue Plan Helps Secure the Future of Libraries

January 15, 2021

EveryLibrary welcomes and supports many of the proposals for economic relief, support for education and government, and the health and wellbeing of our communities in the American Rescue Plan announced today by the incoming Biden Administration. 

2020 News and Press Roundup

December 31, 2020

EveryLibrary continued to make headlines in 2020 as an effective library advocacy organization with features and stories about our work supporting libraries alongs with interviews, quotes, and articles from our leadership team. We're proud to be featured in library trade publications and in the popular press. (Start with stories from January to June 2020 here.) 

EveryLibrary Calls on State and Local Health Officials to Prioritize Librarians and Library Workers in Vaccination Plans

December 23, 2020

Librarians and library workers in public libraries and academic libraries are essential and should be included in state and local Phase 1b or Phase 1c vaccine distribution plans to protect staff and minimize risk to patrons and users. School librarians are included in plans for the education community and should continue to be prioritized. 
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