News and Updates

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

News and Updates

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

Live Event Tonight - "97 - the Fight for the Freedom to Read" with Author Jodi Picoult

June 23, 2023

Join EveryLibrary tonight, Thursday, June 29, 2023, at 7 PM EDT, as we showcase the highly anticipated documentary, "97 - the Fight for the Freedom to Read" with author Jodi Picoult, three brave high school graduates from Beaufort fighting censorship and the team at Atomic Focus, the film's producer.

New Report: Unpacking 2023 Legislation of Concern for Libraries

June 20, 2023

The recent wave of state legislation affecting libraries across the United States has been largely negative, with a focus on restricting access to certain materials, particularly those deemed harmful or inappropriate for minors.

Sign your library up for National Voter Registration Day!

June 16, 2023

Its that time of year again! National Voter Registration Day will be held on September 19th 2023 so sign up your library to participate today! Last year we were able to sign up over 300 libraries to participate. This year we want to reach even more.

New eBook Bill Could Expand Reading in Massachusetts

June 12, 2023

Massachusetts libraries face a significant challenge in providing ebooks and audiobooks for our communities. They can only license these ebooks and audiobooks rather than purchase them outright, which comes at a steep cost.

A Win in Great Falls, MT

June 09, 2023

We're happy to share that the Great Falls Public Library levy passed with strong community support on the June 6, 2023 ballot.

The playbook to fight against book bans!

June 06, 2023

We're proud to partner with GLAAD on this playbook to help communities fight against book bans that are uniquely targeting LGBTQ Americans.

EveryLibrary Launches New Organizing Platform, Fight For the First

May 23, 2023

The First Amendment is under attack. A startling increase in book banning and attacks on public libraries is taking place across the country, attacks frequently backed by powerful organizations with extremist political aims.

Landmark Civil Rights Agreement Over Book Bans in Forsyth County (GA) Schools

May 21, 2023

EveryLibrary applauds the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights for pursuing an investigation of the Forsyth County School District in suburban Atlanta, GA. regarding Title IX and Title VI violations over book bans, censorship, and their impacts on minority students in the district.

Dr. Shogan Confirmed as Next Archivist of the United States

May 18, 2023

We wanted to share the exciting news that Dr. Colleen Shogan has been confirmed by the Senate as the next Archivist of the United States. She will lead the National Archives and Records Administration into its next era.

Legislation of Concern in 2023

May 01, 2023

Jan 1, 2024: See our Updated Bill Tracking Page for 2024 JUNE 20 UPDATE: See EveryLibrary's New ReportUnpacking 2023 Legislation of Concern for Libraries

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