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EveryLibrary's Executive Director, John Chrastka, discusses why he believes in libraries.

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I Believe in Libraries.
EveryLibrary's Executive Director, John Chrastka, discusses why he believes in libraries.
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September 30, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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Sign the petition to support H.R.5527 and stop Trump's book bans in schools on military bases in the US and abroad.

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PETITION: Restore the Right to Read at DoDEA Schools
Sign the petition to support H.R.5527 and stop the DoDEA book bans in schools on military bases in the US and abroad.
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September 25, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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Troy residents have approved the Troy Public Library’s proposed 2026 budget with overwhelming support.

EveryLibrary was proud to support this campaign.

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Voters Approve a 30% Increase for the Troy Public Library in New York
EveryLibrary was proud to provide support to the Troy Library during its campaign.
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September 18, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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BREAKING!

Delaware officially enacted House Bill 119, the Freedom to Read Act, yesterday.

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A Win in Delaware! HB119, The Freedom to Read Act, is Now Law
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September 17, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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At least 7 universities have been targeted with swatting calls: false active-shooter reports that sent libraries, dorms, and classrooms into lockdown.

#CampusSafety #HigherEd #Swatting #EducationNews
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Colleges Face Shooting Hoaxes as Fall Classes Start
Often referred to as “swatting calls,” the false reports are intended to activate a large law enforcement response.
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August 29, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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Congress is deciding right now how much funding IMLS will receive—and your voice matters.

Without federal funding through the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), library services are at risk.

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PETITION: Fund the Institute Of Museum and Library Services
Congress is deciding right now how much funding IMLS will receive—and your voice matters
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August 27, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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Voters across Washington made their voices heard on Tuesday, August 5th, in support of public libraries.

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Election Results: Washington Says Yes to Libraries!
Strong Support Fueled By Strong Campaigns
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August 13, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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Sounds about right.
August 4, 2025 at 1:49 AM
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You don’t need to be a lobbyist to make a difference, just a constituent who cares about libraries.

That's why we built this August 2025 Congressional Recess Engagement Guide to help you get involved.

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Library Advocates’ August 2025 Congressional Recess Engagement Guide
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August 4, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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This unhinged, unsubstantiated, and incredibly harmful claim prompted Superintendent Ayres to concede to the permanent banning of more than fifty titles.

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When Books Become Crimes: Florida’s Dangerous Censorship of Public Libraries Escalates
Florida State Board of Education threatens school administrators with criminal prosecution over library books
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July 30, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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Nearly 600 books, including works by Maya Angelou, Ibram X. Kendi, and authors documenting the Holocaust and American lynching, were removed from military Academy libraries under orders from Pete Hegseth.

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The 596 Books Banned by the Department of Defense
This is a coordinated purge of literature that reflects the diverse realities of American families and students.
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July 25, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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A recent study published in the Journal of Cultural Economics examined what happened when a new library branch opened in Kansas City, Missouri.

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Want Safer Neighborhoods? Invest in Libraries
When library funding goes up, crime tends to go down
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July 23, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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New Report: Codifying Censorship or Reclaiming Rights from @everylibrary.bsky.social‬: The State-by-State 2025 Legislative Landscape for Libraries

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New Report: The State-by-State 2025 Legislative Landscape for Libraries
The 2025 report provides a comprehensive overview of legislative trends, including an executive summary of 11 categories of harmful bills and their impact on libraries.
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July 17, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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In case I wasn’t clear…
July 16, 2025 at 1:52 AM
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Last repost: Just thinking how awful it must feel to have a librarian be fired just for displaying your book. (Not to mention being that librarian fired for displaying a book your patrons wanted to read.) 💔💔
July 16, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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So far this year, EveryLibrary has helped libraries secure over 35 million dollars in stable funding.

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35 Million Dollars for Libraries in 2025
That's just what we've done so far this year.
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July 16, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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From mobilizing hundreds of thousands of library advocates to fighting book bans nationwide—explore EveryLibrary's highlights, victories, and the powerful actions made possible by EveryLibrary's supporters.

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Your Impact So Far in 2025: Six Months of Defending our Libraries
From mobilizing hundreds of thousands of library advocates to fighting book bans nationwide—explore EveryLibrary's highlights, victories, and the powerful actions made possible by our supporters.
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July 9, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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The president is hawking fragrances while the State of Florida is celebrating its first concentration camp by handing out swag.

I'm rooting for the asteroid now more than ever.

#DontStopBelieving 🤞
July 1, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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I can’t ingest any more news. It all makes me cry. Time to look at something beautiful…

I love how the Russian sage and the blooms of the hostas blend together!
July 1, 2025 at 11:06 PM
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July 2, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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It's easy to send an email to your representatives to ask them to support libraries.

Please send an email and then share it with your networks to help us reach more Americans like you!

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Send an Email to Congress
We built this petition to help you let your representatives know that libraries continue to be an integral part of a healthy American community.
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July 2, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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Congratulations, the universe sent you this dog because you have been chosen. Joy awaits. 13/10
June 26, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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