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We're giving you the power to fight for your library!

January 24, 2025

We know this current administration and its supporters in various states are enacting legislation to arrest librarians, ban books, and defund libraries. In partnership with local stakeholders, we'll have actions for you to take in the coming weeks. We know this year will be one of the toughest fights for libraries across the country. That's why we also built the tools for Americans like you to fight back.

Oppose NH HB324 - Another Attempt to Criminalize School Libraries and Reading in New Hampshire

January 23, 2025

EveryLibrary stands firmly in opposition to HB 324 (2025), another attempt by regressive politicians in New Hampshire to criminalize K-12 and target school libraries for state-sponsored censorship.

Statement on Rescinding E.O. 14084

January 21, 2025

On day one of his new administration, President Trump revoked Executive Order 14084 on "Promoting the Arts, the Humanities, and Museum and Library Services", a 2022 action by the Biden Administration. This repeal has serious negative implications for libraries, museums, and the broader cultural sector. 

Statement on Proposed Elimination of the South Dakota State Library and HB 1041 Enacting Legislation

January 16, 2025

EveryLibrary—the national political action committee for libraries—strongly opposes the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget cuts to the South Dakota State Library, as well as HB 1041, the enacting legislation that would allow South Dakota to refuse federal IMLS funding and effectively eliminate the State Library’s critical functions and responsibilities.

As State Legislative Sessions Kick Off, the Bad Bills Outpace Good Ones for Libraries and Readers

January 14, 2025

Several state legislatures gaveled their 2025 session into order last week A raft of new legislation was formally introduced and, in some bodies, referred to committees. The bad bills outnumber the good ones as of this first week of January. We are tracking all the states very closely this session and are directly and intently supporting several of our partner organizations.

Fighting for the Right to Read Week-by-Week in 2025

January 07, 2025

As the 2025 state legislative sessions start to kick off this week, EveryLibrary is tracking 26 bills that have been pre-filed in five states that would promote banning books with sexual and racial themes or criminalize librarians and educators. As more states start their sessions over the next few weeks, we expect that bill count to rise. In 2024, over 120 negative bills were introduced across 29 states. Texas, which leads the 2025 pre-file list with 14 anti-library and anti-reader bills, and Missouri, with its 4 negative bills, are early indicators that we need to be active and not just vigilant.  

Take Your Child to the Library Day is Saturday, February 1, 2025

January 07, 2025

On February 1, 2025, over 650 libraries across the US and Canada will celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day. Now in its 14th year, this annual event is a wonderful opportunity for children to have fun while parents and caregivers learn more about their library. Take Your Child to the Library Day will showcase all the free resources local public libraries provide for families.

EveryLibrary in the News 2024 - July to December

December 26, 2024

EveryLibrary has been making waves in the media throughout the second half of 2024, highlighting our advocacy, activism, and impact on libraries nationwide. 

A Victory for Democracy and the Right to Read in Arkansas

December 24, 2024

Arkansas libraries have won an important First Amendment case when a federal judge ruled two key sections of Public Act 372 (SB81) were unconstitutional. This is a significant victory for libraries in Arkansas and stinging rebuke to censorship efforts in the state. The ruling by Judge Timothy Brooks safeguards access to diverse and meaningful materials in public libraries.

New Report: Wins, Warnings, and Ongoing Legislative Fights for Libraries in 2024

December 22, 2024

In the new December report "Wins, Warnings, and Ongoing Legislative Fights for Libraries in 2024", EveryLibrary staff unpack and analyze both positive and negative bills that impact libraries, readers, and our rights as Americans.  
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