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Love Socks? Love Libraries?

December 02, 2021

We’re excited to partner with John’s Crazy Socks for our latest monthly donor incentive program! Through this partnership we're offering a pair of these great “I Love My Library” socks from the John’s Crazy Socks Company to the first 150 people who start a monthly donation of $5 of more before the end of the year. You'll be able to show off your support for libraries and literacy everywhere you go with these great socks!

Keeping the Public in Public Libraries

November 23, 2021

EveryLibrary is all about keeping the "public" in public libraries. That's why we were so happy to sponsor a recent episode of the Circulating Ideas podcast featuring a fascinating conversation with Donald Cohen, founder and executive director of In the Public Interest, about his new book "The Privatization of Everything". 

AIR 2021 - Ray Briggs

November 02, 2021

The two pieces below were written by Ray Briggs as part of the 2021 Artist in Residence Program. They were recorded live at the Pasadena Conservatory of Music featuring Ray Briggs accompanied by Amy Rowe.

Artist in Residence Victoria Hurtado-Angulo

October 28, 2021

Artist in Residence program producer Kati Szeker sat down with artist Victoria Hurtado-Angulo to discuss her poetry, inspiration, writing process, and libraries. Read below or watch the video to learn more about Victoria. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. If you missed her work for the Artist in Residence Program 2021 find it here: Book 1, Book 2, and Book 3.    

Poems - Book 3 - Artist in Residence 2021

October 26, 2021

Our third and final installment from 2021 Artist in Residence Victoria Hurtado wraps up her reflections on mothering. 

Artist in Residence Ray Briggs

October 22, 2021

Artist in Residence program producer Kati Szeker sat down with artist Ray Briggs to discuss his early inspiration, staying curious, and the importance of library spaces. Read below or watch the video to learn more about Ray. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.    

On the Ballot in November and December

October 18, 2021

All around the country, libraries are seeking critical funding and assistance so they can continue to serve the people who need their services. EveryLibrary is dedicated to building voter support for libraries in November and December 2021.

Artist in Residence Corinne Lightweaver

October 14, 2021

Artist in Residence program producer Kati Szeker sat down with artist Corinne Lightweaver to discuss her art, inspiration, creative process, and libraries. Read her interview below or watch the video to learn more about Corinne. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.    

AIR 2021 - Fragile by Corrine Lightweaver

October 12, 2021

In her thrid and final exhibit for her 2021 Residencey, Corrine Lightweaver shares a meditation on the fragile nature of her world. 

Treat the Fight for School Libraries Like the Political Campaign It Is

October 11, 2021

We would like to suggest that it’s time that school librarians move past the current advocacy tool kit and engage the future of their profession like the campaign it truly is.

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