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Book Bans Aren't Cute. These Socks Are.

October 01, 2026

Banned Books Week is October 4 through 10. We're asking you to wear the socks and fund the fight.

Registration is OPEN: Secure Your Seat for LAFCON 2027 Before Early Bird Rates End Oct 15!

October 01, 2026

If you want to know where the library ecosystem is heading—and how to protect your funding, staff, and collections in a volatile political climate—LAFCON 2027 is your must-attend event.

Author Events All Banned Books Week 2026 on EveryLibrary Live

September 29, 2026

Join EveryLibrary Live! for Banned Books Week 2026, a four-day virtual celebration of authors, books, readers, and the freedom to read. Throughout the week, authors and guests will come together for live conversations about books, censorship, creativity, and the importance of protecting access to stories and ideas.

Falling for Publishing 2026 on EveryLibrary Live! - September 22 and 23

September 21, 2026

Meet the publishing industry professionals behind the books, ebooks, and audiobooks we love.

EveryLibrary Endorses the Keep Libraries Funded Campaign Opposing Florida Amendment 3

September 08, 2026

EveryLibrary is proud to be a national member of the Keep Libraries Funded Coalition, a statewide effort of local library foundations, Friends groups, and library supporters working to help Floridians understand what Amendment 3 will mean for public library services.

Statement on Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick's "War on Books"

August 26, 2026

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has made school library censorship part of his 2026 reelection-year political agenda this week. He recently declared, “We’re coming for the books,” and announced his intention to pursue legislation that will punish Texas public schools if he believes that they have the wrong books in their school libraries. He said that even a single book he dislikes could cost a school or district an entire letter grade on the state accountability system. 

EveryLibrary Calls on Arkansas Legislature to Repeal and Replace Act 372

August 21, 2026

EveryLibrary is calling on the Arkansas General Assembly to repeal and replace Act 372, the 2023 law that has placed librarians, educators, booksellers, readers, and communities across the state under an unnecessary and dangerous censorship regime.

We Haven't Forgotten about IMLS in FY2027

August 20, 2026

We've been fighting book bans, but we haven't forgotten that President Trump once again proposed defunding the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) for Fiscal Year 2027.

Register for the 'Get Funded' Course from Library Journal and EveryLibrary

August 19, 2026

We're partnering with Library Journal to bring you a new course to help you fund your library.

Voting No to Save the Library 2024

August 18, 2026

While some ballot measures secure additional funding for public libraries, others are attempts at defunding these important public institutions. In previous years, EveryLibrary has tracked library ballot measures in hundreds of local elections with the goal of protecting libraries against censorship attacks and promoting access to information by ensuring library funding.
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