News and Updates

Stay up-to-date with EveryLibrary's work.

News and Updates

Stay up-to-date with EveryLibrary's work.

EveryLibrary in the News 2022 - July to December

EveryLibrary is proud to have been featured frequently in the news during the second half of 2022 for our work supporting libraries and librarians as they face some of the most pressing challenges of our time.

EveryLibrary's Executive Director Recognized as one of the Chicago Tribune's "Chicagoan of the year"

EveryLibrary Executive Director, John Chrastka, was proud to be included alongside Liz and the Save Niles Library Coalition in being recognized by the Chicago Tribune as a Chicagoan of the Year for 2022. 

EveryLibrary at 10 Years

EveryLibrary, the national political action committee dedicated to building voter support for libraries, is celebrating our 10th anniversary supporting libraries and librarians across the country.

2022 Election Night Results for Libraries

We tracked over 55 library elections last night where Voters in sixteen states were asked to decide on the future of their libraries. 

Library Election Watch Party 2022!

Join EveryLibrary across social media for our annual Election Night Library Watch Party on Tuesday, November 8th from 'polls-close' (7:30pm et) until the early hours of the morning as we report on dozens of library elections up and down the ballot from around the country (Including a few that were supported through your donations).

The passing of EveryLibrary Board member Roberto C. Delgadillo

We are saddened to learn about the passing of EveryLibrary Board member Roberto C. Delgadillo.

Community unites around new Superior Township library with a human book chain

We were proud to put supporter donations to work on helping the Ypsilanti District Library with their November 2018 levy which allowed them to build this new library in Superior Township.

Delaware Legislative Candidates Support Libraries - November 2022 Election

The Delaware Library Association (DLA), with assistance from EveryLibrary, recently conducted a survey of all candidates running for seats in the Delaware General Assembly to gauge their support for school and public libraries. 

Supporting the Fight Against Book Banning in Livingston Parish

We are proud to support the community of Livingston Parish, Louisiana, who recently fought against a sweeping book ban policy and won!

Endorsing the Bicameral 2022 Banned Books Week Congressional Resolution

EveryLibrary joins dozens of library and free speech organizations in endorsing the 2022 Congressional Banned Books Week Resolution and urging the House and Senate to adopt it today.