News and Updates

New Report: The State-by-State 2025 Legislative Landscape for Libraries

During the first half of 2025, EveryLibrary monitored over 130 bills in state legislatures across the country that directly impact libraries, library workers, and the public’s right to read. Our new report, "Codifying Censorship or Reclaiming Rights: The State-by-State 2025 Legislative Landscape for Libraries," provides an in-depth analysis of these legislative trends and equips library leaders, civil liberties advocates, and policy stakeholders with the information they need for effective responses.

The Partnership that Saved Public Libraries in Texas

After significant public outcry, the Texas Senate left House Bill 3225 pending on the floor during the 2025 legislative session. The identical Senate Bill 2101 was similarly left pending in committee. 

Your Support Help Defeat a MAGA Takeover of the Huntington Beach Library

On June 10, 2025, voters in Huntington Beach faced two critical decisions about the future of their public library system. After months of heated public debate, grassroots organizing, and political theater, both Measure A and Measure B were approved by the electorate.

Governor Lombardo Should Sign AB416 for All Nevadans' Right to Read

Nevada Governor Lombardo should sign AB 416 to prevent unconstitutional censorship in public libraries and schools.

Celebrating the Civic Season

Read-In on June 27th Calls for Restoration of School Librarians in all Philadelphia Schools

On Friday, June 27, from 1:00 to 1:45 PM, community members will gather for a silent “Read-In” on the steps of the School District of Philadelphia Administration Building (440 N. Broad Street) to advocate for the return of certified school librarians in every district-operated school. Organized by the Philadelphia Alliance to Restore School Librarians (PARSL), the Pennsylvania School Librarians Association (PSLA), and EveryLibrary, the event is a public show of support for student literacy, digital media literacy, and the joy of reading without protest signs or chants, just books.

Celebrate the Art of Listening with EveryLibrary Live! during Audiobook Week 2025

Join us for a fantastic Audiobook Week Festival - June 16 - 19, 2025 This June, dive into the power of storytelling like never before with the Audiobook Month Festival, brought to you by EveryLibrary Live! Join a thrilling, week-long celebration of the voices, authors, and behind-the-scenes magic that make audiobooks one of today’s most beloved ways to experience books.

STATEMENT: Rejecting Government Speech Doctrine in Public Libraries in Little v. Llano County

On May 24, 2025, in a sharply divided 10–7 decision, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the government can restrict access to books in public libraries simply because it dislikes or disagrees with the content of those books.

The Advocacy Partnership that Defeated Two Bad Alabama Bills

HB4 and SB6, two severe anti-library bills in the nation, are dead. The 2025 legislative session ended recently without them becoming law. HB4, the so-called “Jail the Librarians Act,” never made it out of committee.