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Legislation of Concern in 2026

January 22, 2026

EveryLibrary is monitoring state legislation and bills before Congress during the 2026 session that would limit Americans' freedom to read and think for themselves and potentially diminish or harm library services. Of most concern are proposed laws that would allow for criminal prosecution of librarians, educators, higher ed. faculty, and museum professionals. 

Pro-Library Legislation in 2026

January 21, 2026

EveryLibrary is monitoring legislation during the 2025 state and federal sessions that supports libraries, librarians, and Americans' freedom to read and think for themselves.

Read the 2025 EveryLibrary Impact Report

January 14, 2026

In 2025, EveryLibrary stood at the forefront of the national movement to protect libraries, readers, and free expression. From state legislatures to Congress, and from school boards to federal agencies, our campaigns shaped outcomes that directly influenced access to information, the profession of librarianship, and the future of public institutions.

Take Your Child to the Library Day Registration Continues to Grow

January 09, 2026

Take Your Child to the Library Day, the annual celebration that invites families to engage with all their local library has to offer, has launched its registration page for the February 7, 2026 nationwide celebration at takeyourchildtothelibrary.org. Families can also visit this site to view a map of participating libraries. 650 libraries have already signed up to participate, representing 49 US states and Canada, and registration continues to grow. 

New Hampshire House Passes SB33 - Another Book Ban Bill

January 07, 2026

Today, the New Hampshire House of Representatives voted 181-157  in support of SB 33 as amended, a chilling bill that goes beyond banning books to also censor web pages, videos, artwork, performances, and other school materials. 

Utah’s Statewide Book Banning Machine Is Now at 22 Titles

January 06, 2026

The Utah State Board of Education has banned three additional books from every public school in the state. This brings Utah’s total number of banned titles to 22 under the controversial law known as HB29. This systematic approach to censorship is breaking the foundations of education in the state.   

Growing the National Library Alliance

January 05, 2026

Since February 2022, EveryLibrary and the EveryLibrary Institute have sponsored local and statewide library alliances and education coalitions that are organized by citizen volunteers to protect the right to read in public libraries and schools.

EveryLibrary Launches 2025 Annual Appeal Ahead of Pivotal 2026 Election Cycle for Libraries

December 29, 2025

As library funding appears on ballots and in legislative fights across the country, EveryLibrary, the first and only national political action committee for libraries, has launched its 2025 Annual Appeal to strengthen advocacy ahead of the 2026 election cycle.

EveryLibrary in the News 2025 - June to December

December 22, 2025

From June through December 2025, EveryLibrary appeared in national, state, and local media as libraries became focal points in intensifying political, legal, and cultural battles. Coverage during this period captured a widening landscape of conflict from executive orders and federal budget threats to state-level book bans, privatization efforts, school board takeovers, and landmark court decisions. 

HB324 Veto Sustained in New Hampshire - a Win for the Freedom to Read

December 17, 2025

The New Hampshire House of Representatives sustained Governor Kelly Ayotte’s veto of HB 324, rejecting a book ban and criminalization bill by a bipartisan vote of 183–167. HB 324 would have imposed vague, subjective standards on school library materials, opened the door to politically motivated censorship and costly outside litigation, and placed educators and school librarians at risk of spurious prosecutions. The Governor was right to veto this bad bill, and now lawmakers have chosen a path that respects students, educators, families, and the freedom to read.
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