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One Book, One Congress

November 10, 2020

What if every member of Congress read the same book? What if that book was about libraries? Let’s teach our political leaders how important libraries are to people like you by sending the book, “Inspiring Library Stories,” to every member of Congress. Every $20 we raise sends one book to one person in Congress.

Voters in Red and Blue States Support Smart Taxes for Local Libraries in 2020

November 04, 2020

EveryLibrary, the national political action committee for libraries, is releasing preliminary results from 37 local ballot measures and referendums for public libraries across the country. While all results are uncertified as of today, EveryLibrary is happy to report that 28 measures for libraries were approved by voters in 17 states.  As of now, 3 library measures failed and 6 additional questions are too soon to call. This includes at least $728 million in bonds for new construction and renovation of library buildings and hundreds of millions of dollars in operating levies for collections, programs, and staffing. 

Masks to Support Libraries and Protect Your Community

October 30, 2020

Did you know that you can buy masks that help protect your community and also help support libraries across the United States? Right now we are offering two different masks and two ways to help us support libraries so just take your pick!

Library Ballot Initiatives in 2020

October 23, 2020

Throughout the last 7 years, EveryLibrary has maintained national data on library ballot initiatives. This year is no different but we’d love to ask for your help.

Pledge to Vote for Libraries in 2020

October 08, 2020

EveryLibrary, the non-profit organization dedicated to building voter support for libraries and advocating in support of public funding for libraries, is announcing a call for donations to aid libraries on the ballot this election cycle.

Library Advocacy and Funding Conference Draws 1,000+ Leaders

September 18, 2020

Earlier this week, library leaders from around the world gathered online to learn and collaborate on effective advocacy and funding techniques beyond standard storytelling methods participating in the Library Advocacy and Funding Virtual Conference, on September 14th-September 16th. All presenters were hand-selected from some of the largest campaigns, advocacy groups, fundraising organizations, and large corporations to deliver new ideas, strategies and tactics for rebuilding support for library funding.

The Post Office Matters to Libraries, Readers, and Voters

August 18, 2020

It is vitally important that the Post Office be properly funded and fully supported in order for libraries to deliver literacy and reading into every corner of our country. 

Why We're Giving Back to Other Library Organizations

July 09, 2020

We are committed to building a more vibrant and robust library advocacy ecosystem here and abroad. As part of that commitment, we are sharing 25% of the proceeds from all registrations with the state library association (for US registrants) or national library association (for international registrants). 

Don't Block LGBT Content Act - H.R. 7432

July 09, 2020

EveryLibrary is proud to support H.R. 7432, the "Don’t Block LGBTQ Act of 2020" to allow access in libraries and schools to LGBTQ health, legal, news, and civil rights information while protecting minors from harmful content.

Introducing the Library Advocacy and Funding Conference - September 14-16, 2020

June 24, 2020

The library industry is under threat from a number of major crises simultaneously during these uncertain times, particularly the loss of financial and voter support. The COVID-19 crisis has decimated the fundamental municipal tax base that funds school and public libraries. Even libraries that were doing well before the crisis may be facing new challenges. Without community support, libraries will continue to drastically lose funding in the coming years.

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