News and Updates

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

News and Updates

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

Sign-Up Your Library to Participate in National Voter Registration Day!

On September 20th, our friends at National Voter Registration Day are getting ready to celebrate the 10th anniversary of their yearly celebration of democracy! We need library staff like you to help us make it one for the record books by signing up your library to participate in the 2022 national event.

EveryLibrary Featured on Circulating Ideas Podcast

Circulating Ideas facilitates conversations with innovative people and ideas inspiring libraries to grow and thrive in the 21st century.

Announcing the Banned Book Store!

EveryLibrary is excited to launch the Banned Book Store at bannedbookstore.co as the most comprehensive list of currently banned and challenged books in the United States.  Many of the book challenges come from individuals who have never read the books and who have been encouraged by national right wing organizations to present excerpts out of context to villainize and demonize librarians while building a case for horrific legislation that allows the government to bans books that don't agree with their current political ideologies.

A Big Win in Ridgeland, MS

After a stalemate of almost 3 months, the City of Ridgeland, MS. has agreed to a revised contract for library services with MCLS and a Memorandum of Understanding.

Facing a Book Ban or Censorship Legislation? How can we help?

We are concerned about book banning, censorship, and anti-library legislation in your community. That's why we offer a wide range of tools and direct pro-bono support to help local campaigners fight back.

View the Archive: Censored Authors Speak 2022: A round table discussion about book banning in America

On the evening of April 6, 2022, EveryLibrary hosted a discussion of authors and an editor of young adult materials who have had their books challenged and removed from library shelves.

Legislation of Concern

UPDATE: See Legislation of Concern in 2023  

Good Bills We’re Following this Session

At EveryLibrary we don’t just pay attention to the bills that harm our industry; we also track and support the good ones. Legislators across the country have filed bills promoting digital equity and media literacy programs. We support legislation that will increase access to technology and help students learn how to critically consume media.

Wyoming Libraries Launch New Statewide Advocacy Program

Wyoming Library Association and EveryLibrary to create new public-facing advocacy and outreach campaigns to identify, cultivate, and activate new support.

FY2022 Omnibus Budget Passed with Increases for L.A.M.

Yesterday, Congress has passed the FY 2022 omnibus budget bill with level-funding for LSTA, the program that funds grants to state libraries. IMLS overall saw an increase for museums and that should be celebrated. Congress knows IMLS is libraries and museums, not or.