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Defending Democracy, Truth, and Access: A Joint Call to Action from Library, Museum, and Civic Leaders

April 21, 2025

In a powerful new op-ed published by Newsweek, EveryLibrary Executive Director John Chrastka joined Celina Stewart, Esq., Chief Executive Officer of the League of Women Voters of the United States, and Marilyn Jackson, President and CEO of the American Alliance of Museums, to issue a stark warning: The recent executive orders from the Trump Administration represent an unprecedented attack on American democracy by targeting the institutions that safeguard public knowledge, history, and civic participation.

STATEMENT: Federal Funding for Libraries Makes its Case in Court

April 18, 2025

In federal court today, a coalition of twenty-one States’ Attorneys General began their challenge the legality of President Trump’s Executive Order mandating the abrupt and indefinite shutdown of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS), and the Minority Small Business Administration (MSBA).

Statement: Supporting the Lawsuit Against Censorship in DoDEA School Libraries

April 16, 2025

Students at K-12 schools on U.S. military bases have the same fundamental First Amendment rights as all students. These rights do not disappear at the schoolhouse gate because they attend a school on a base. EveryLibrary stands in support of the students and families who, with the assistance of the ACLU, have filed a federal lawsuit against the Department of Defense and the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA).

Together, We Stopped a Dangerous Bill in Arkansas

April 15, 2025

We are relieved and proud to share that Senate Bill 536, which would have abolished the Arkansas State Library and eliminated the State Library Board, was defeated in a House committee last week. It is a tremendous win for libraries, library workers, and readers across the state.

EveryLibrary’s 2025 National Library Week Celebrated Nonfiction, Discovery, and the Power of Libraries

April 14, 2025

Nonfiction Week 2025 on EveryLibrary Live! drew over 32,000 views and stood as a powerful celebration of truth-telling, lifelong learning, and the vital, transformative role libraries play in our society.

Americans Like You Are Speaking Up for Their Local Libraries!

April 14, 2025

This National Library Week, we helped make something extraordinary happen: Nearly 950 library advocates sent Letters to the Editor of hundreds of newspapers across the country, telling their local communities, neighbors, and elected officials why libraries matter

Communico Donates to EveryLibrary to Support Library Ballot Campaign Training Cohort

April 10, 2025

EveryLibrary, the national political action committee for libraries, is excited to announce a generous $5,000 donation from Communico, a leading provider of library engagement and technology solutions. This donation will support the rollout of a specialized training program focused on Library Ballot Campaigns and Information-Only Campaigns through EveryLibrary Learning in May 2025.

Results of the First Library Ballot Initiatives in the Trump Era

April 09, 2025

The first three statewide election days of the Trump era have underscored a vital truth: libraries are not red or blue, not liberal or conservative, not left or right - they are essential. Voters across Louisiana, Illinois, and Missouri came together to reaffirm their support for public libraries. These wins reflect a shared commitment to community access, education, and opportunity. Even in a nationally disrupted and locally fraught climate, libraries continue to unify.

New Hampshire Voters Reject HB324: A Call for Local Control, Not Criminalization

April 09, 2025

HB324, a bill that would allow criminal and civil penalties against educators and school board members over approved books and instructional materials, has passed the New Hampshire House and is now under consideration in the Senate. EveryLibrary and MomsRising commissioned the University of New Hampshire Survey Center to include a series of questions about HB324, its implications for education, and its potential impact in its March 2025 Granite State Poll, a monthly tracking poll of voter sentiments.

A Win For Lebanon Township NJ

April 08, 2025

When the Bunnvale Library in Lebanon Township, NJ was at risk of being closed, EveryLibrary provided quick, effective support to local residents and helped save the Library.
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