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Annual Report: Activism for School Libraries

January 31, 2020

Across the country, threats to school library programs and school librarianship are well known and ongoing.

Annual Report: SaveIMLS and the Fight for Federal Funding in 2019

January 30, 2020

Back in March 2019, President Trump’s FY2020 Budget proposal targeted the only federal library programs for complete elimination. That was the third year the president’s budget called for the total shutdown of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). And we don't see it being any different in 2020 either. 

Annual Report: State Legislative Advocacy and Funding for Libraries

January 29, 2020

EveryLibrary always works to help the legitimate library stakeholder amplify its own agenda and voice.

Annual Report: Direct Political Action

January 27, 2020

In 2019, EveryLibrary helped dozens of libraries safeguard their funding from local threats through direct political actions and lobbying activities or through behind-the-scenes supports for leaders and activists as they campaigned for their libraries.

Annual Report: Public Library Elections

January 24, 2020

EveryLibrary was proud to work with 14 library communities on their ballot measures in 2019.

Annual Report: Libraries 2020 Launch

January 22, 2020

On December 3, EveryLibrary and the EveryLibrary Institute announced the launch of the Libraries 2020 campaign, a first of its kind nationwide voter engagement campaign for libraries. Using modern, advanced voter engagement strategies, the Libraries 2020 campaign will build political power, lasting public engagement, and true voter support for library funding across the country. This campaign brings the skills, competencies, and successes of both EveryLibrary, the only national political action committee for libraries, and the EveryLibrary Institute, a non-profit library think tank focused on the future of library funding.

Thank Our Corporate Sponsors At ALAMW20

January 21, 2020

We would love to take a moment and ask you to thank all of our 2019 corporate sponsors when you see them at ALAMW. With their donations we were able to provide pro-bono support for library campaigns and take action on dozens of library funding initiatives bringing in over 300 million dollars in new funding to the library industry. This new funding will allow dozens of libraries to keep their doors open and better serve their communities. For a full list of EveryLibrary’s corporate and vendor sponsors, or to find out how to become a corporate sponsor, just click here.

2019 Annual Report

January 20, 2020

Our work as the only national political action committee for libraries reached several important milestones in 2019. You can read about all of our activities in 2019 in our annual report!

This was a nice note!

January 20, 2020

We help libraries win elections. Every one of them matters. Some, like the new library district we helped create in Potomac, IL. in 2018 really matter to the community. We can't do it without your donations.

Don't Imprison Librarians!

January 16, 2020

One of the most egregious bills we’ve ever seen has just been introduced in Missouri. If HB 2044 passes, the government will be able to fine and send librarians to jail if a child accesses a book at a library that they deem to be “inappropriate”.   
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