News
Why Eisenhower's "Don't Join the Book Burners" Message Still Matters
1+ week, 4+ day ago (647+ words) The First Amendment is America's most recognizable civic promise, and President Eisenhower's message belongs to everyone, regardless of party. On June 14, 1953, President Dwight D. Eisenhower stood before the graduating class at Dartmouth College and offered a simple but profound warning: "Don't…...
Signing on to Fund the Institute of Museum and Library Services
2+ week, 6+ day ago (260+ words) Every Library is proud to join a coalition of national library, museum, archival, and cultural organizations in signing a letter to Congress urging robust federal funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) in Fiscal Year 2027. The letter,…...
Libraries Win in Ohio, Books Win in Texas: A Big Week at the Ballot Box
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (337+ words) We're proud to support libraries at the ballot box! Every Library remains dedicated to helping libraries and community leaders across the country navigate the ballot process through expert training, advocacy, and strategic support. This work is only possible thanks to…...
Long Ridge Action Fund Renews and Extends Support for Every Library, the National Political Action Committee for Libraries
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (215+ words) Through this commitment, Long Ridge Action Fund continues its investment in advocacy efforts that protect equitable access to information and strengthen democratic institutions at the local, state, and national levels. Every Library works in communities nationwide to support library funding…...
Every Library Launches Read. Lead. Run. Campaign Launches to Encourage Library Supporters and Readers to Run for Public Office during National Library Week (April 19-25)!
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (403+ words) New initiative aims to transform civic leadership by putting readers and library champions on the ballot April 19, 2026 " A new national campaign, "Read. Lead. RUN! , is launching today to inspire library workers, library supporters, and readers across the United States to…...
Google News
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (8+ words) Every Library in the News 2026 - January to March'Every Library...
Statement: Rejecting the FY2027 Trump IMLS Budget
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (118+ words) Every Library strongly opposes the Administration's FY2027 budget proposal because it forces the shutdown of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), directly threatening the federal government's longstanding commitment to libraries, archives, and museums and the essential services they provide…...
Protection Is Not Enough: What 2025s Library Elections Tell Us About the Road Ahead
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (379+ words) In a new article for Library Journal, Every Library's Executive Director John Chrastka analyzes the results of nearly 90 library funding elections held across the country in 2025, and the findings are both encouraging and cautionary. At the highest level, the news…...
Help Support the Prison Libraries Act!
4+ mon, 3+ day ago (247+ words) The Prison Libraries Act is a smart, evidence-based investment in public safety, rehabilitation, and second chances. Sign the petition to support the Prison Libraries Act today! Then, click to share this petition on Bluesky, Facebook, Linked In, and Twitter! Research…...
SB434 Would Expand Censorship in New Hampshire Schools Far Beyond Books
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (262+ words) For the third year in a row, New Hampshire lawmakers are advancing a school censorship bill, but this one goes far beyond school library books." That vagueness is the heart of the problem. Under SB434 (2026), the definition of "material" is so…...