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If these libraries lose on November 8th, they close.

November 02, 2016

What’s at stake next week for the libraries is pretty clear. Over 200 libraries are on the ballot across the country. EveryLibrary is supporting 13 of them on operations and building measures. I’ve loved working with all of them, but two are very special to me because if they lose, they close.

K.C. Boyd Joins EveryLibrary Advisory Committee

November 02, 2016

We are thrilled today to announce that school librarian extraordinaire K.C. Boyd is joining the EveryLibrary Advisory Committee

Zoobean goes beyond core services to support the future of library funding

October 25, 2016

EveryLibrary, the first national political action committee for libraries, announces a new donation from Zoobean to help build voter support for libraries.

A Game Changer for Libraries

October 22, 2016

EveryLibrary is fortunate to have donors from every state in the country.

Help Us Reach 500,000 Americans To Support Libraries

October 22, 2016

Greta Van Susteran recently tweeted to her millions of followers that no college should build academic libraries because it is a waste of money since we have smart phones and her FB video on the same topic was trending on Facebook.

Want to Host an EveryLibrary House Party?

October 20, 2016

If you’ve been thinking about donating to EveryLibrary, this would be a good week. Opposition to libraries on the ballot is popping up all over.

Heading into the 2016 Elections

October 15, 2016

On November 8th, we are working with 13 public libraries who are on the ballot. Two are must-pass operating measures.

ESSA Policy Work in the States

October 13, 2016

Thanks to School Library Journal for covering the work we're doing with school library associations across the country on advocacy, policy, and lobbying about their state ESSA Plans.

#votelibraries Call-in

October 12, 2016

EveryLibrary's John Chrastka and Brian Hart hosted a #votelibraries Call-in for donors and supporters on Monday October 10th to update folks on our progress through 2016, to look ahead to 2017 campaigns, and to talk about our approach to growing a sustainable and effective organization.

What’s at Stake on November 8th for Libraries

October 10, 2016

With an estimated 200+ libraries on the ballot in November, and many well-financed opponents, we desperately need your support to our national efforts to educate voters, support library campaigns, and fight for libraries on Election Day.
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