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Saving the Alpena Library in Michigan

August 07, 2024

The Alpena County Library will not close its doors after voters renewed the library tax levy - despite a strident campaign to defund it. This was a contentious election fueled by inflammatory campaigning by frustrated censors and heightened by the dismissal of the board of trustees two weeks ago. While the library's funding future is secure, the fight to safeguard the right to read and the integrity of the library continues. 

Massachusetts Candidates Survey Results Released

July 29, 2024

The Massachusetts Library Association (MLA) and the Massachusetts School Library Association (MSLA), with assistance from EveryLibrary, recently conducted a survey of all State Legislative candidates running for office to gauge their support for school and public libraries. 

Podcast: Can Libraries Save Democracy

July 23, 2024

In this episode, Kristen talks to Sanobar Chagani, Democracy Projects Coordinator at EveryLibrary, about the crucial role of libraries in democracy with a focus on promoting civic engagement, preventing political violence, and combating misinformation.

STATEMENT: Project 2025 and Libraries

July 18, 2024

The rhetoric in Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 about libraries and schools is very troubling. 

EveryLibrary Partners with Take Your Child to the Library Day for Awareness Building Training Initiative

July 18, 2024

EveryLibrary is excited to announce its partnership with Take Your Child to the Library Day on a webinar series aimed at librarians to build momentum ahead of the 2025 Take Your Child to the Library Day in February.

100 Campaigns Against Book Bans!

July 05, 2024

We're proud to announce that over 100 communities have launched campaigns against book bans on fightforthefirst.org.  

EveryLibrary in the News 2024 - January to June

June 30, 2024

The first half of 2024 has been a period of intense activity for EveryLibrary. Numerous news outlets have covered our initiatives, anti-censorship campaigns, and our involvement in broader issues facing libraries today. From legislative trackers and advocacy efforts to fighting book bans and promoting library funding, our work has been featured across a wide range of media.

A Win in Huntington Beach!

June 27, 2024

We're proud that we provided pro bono support to the Huntington Beach Library and gave them the tools and resources they needed to win!

It's People Like You

June 12, 2024

In Louisiana, an amazing group of library activists across several Parishes worked tirelessly to lobby the legislature to defeat six anti-library bills this session.

I Was On a Podcast Earlier This Month

June 06, 2024

Earlier this month, I was on a podcast discussing library legislative fights around the country. The host asked me, “What keeps you up at night?”
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