News and Updates

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

News and Updates

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

Election Night 2023 Library Wrap-Up

EveryLibrary tracked over 60 local library elections, annual budget votes, and statewide ballot measures that impacted libraries on the Tuesday, November 7, 2023 ballots across nine states. Voters overwhelmingly voted in favor of libraries.

Submit a letter to the editor against book bans to your local paper

It only take a few minutes to write and submit a letter to the editor against book bans with our new tool!

What if Every Political Party Stood Against Book Bans?

What if political parties added resolutions against book bans to their national platforms? We have working to secure endorsements from all national political parties about the right to read in libraries during their fall 2023 party conventions.

EveryLibrary in the News During Banned Books Week!

EveryLibrary was proud to be in the news throughout Banned Books Week, 2023. If you missed any of our media, you can take a look at them here and share them on your social media!

A Win in the Fight Against Book Banners and Library Closures in Columbia County, WA

Democracy won and Justice prevailed! In the far southeast corner of Washington state, the county’s only public library was under attack. A small group of extremists tried and failed to ban 11 books whose themes were LGBTQ, anti-racism, and sexuality.  

Bridgerton Author Julia Quinn Named New National Ambassador For EveryLibrary

EveryLibrary and EveryLibrary Institute today announced the appointment of Julia Quinn as their first National Ambassador for 2023-2024. Quinn brings her stature as an award-winning, bestselling author to the fight against censorship.  

It's Carceral Banned Books Week!

Increasing literacy skills among incarcerated Americans reduces recidivism and helps them gain the skills they need to succeed in civilian life.

Virtual Event for PA Residents: "Beyond Book Bans"

Maybe you have started to hear rumors that extremists are asking the school board to ban certain books in your school district.Or maybe some books have already been banned where you are, and now they are trying to defund your public library.Or maybe certain books are disappearing from book displays at both your local library and the bookstore in town.These are all scenarios playing out across Pennsylvania as extremists continue their assault on intellectual freedom.

Introducing the Nation's Newest Library District

The library in Branson Missouri was set to close in 2024 but I'm thrilled to share that we helped it become the nation's newest Library District instead. Now, Library services for this part of Missouri - despite the issues with the Secretary of State - will continue to grow.

Let Books Live

EveryLibrary wants to thank the creators of "Let Books Live" a playful stop motion PSA created by a children’s book author and stop motion director to support the freedom to read. This video was created to be "stolen" and shared. Please feel free to download it, share it from its Vimeo link, and post it across your social media.