Eva Armstrong
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Loves all animals.
Also love SCIFi, mysteries, good movies and shows. Being social is what keeps me going. LOVE to travel and experience other cultures, music, colors and dance.
Also love SCIFi, mysteries, good movies and shows. Being social is what keeps me going. LOVE to travel and experience other cultures, music, colors and dance.
Public libraries are receiving a clear mandate from voters this November: when presented with the choice, communities are willing to invest in their information infrastructure, programming, and future.
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What A Week for Libraries
Your donations and support helped make these wins possible!
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November 7, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Public libraries are receiving a clear mandate from voters this November: when presented with the choice, communities are willing to invest in their information infrastructure, programming, and future.
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For over a century, the Haskell Free Library and Opera House has been more than a building — it’s been a symbol of peace.
Now that's over, thanks to Trump and Kristi Noem.
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Now that's over, thanks to Trump and Kristi Noem.
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The Trump Administration’s Assault on a Library That United Two Nations
EveryLibrary stands with the communities of Derby Line and Stanstead and with everyone who believes that libraries should unite us, not divide us.
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November 1, 2025 at 12:36 AM
For over a century, the Haskell Free Library and Opera House has been more than a building — it’s been a symbol of peace.
Now that's over, thanks to Trump and Kristi Noem.
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Now that's over, thanks to Trump and Kristi Noem.
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Trump is now attempting to fire the head of the U.S. Copyright Office in retaliation for a report that suggested some copyrighted works used to train generative AI models would likely require licensing.
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PETITION: Stop Trump's Attack on the Library of Congress
We need to show that Americans will not stand for yet another attack on our institutions. Sign the petition today!
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October 29, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Trump is now attempting to fire the head of the U.S. Copyright Office in retaliation for a report that suggested some copyrighted works used to train generative AI models would likely require licensing.
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Mike Johnson refuses to swear in Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva — because her vote could force the House to release the Epstein Files. The GOP is doing everything they can to keep Trump's Epstein cover-up going.
October 23, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Mike Johnson refuses to swear in Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva — because her vote could force the House to release the Epstein Files. The GOP is doing everything they can to keep Trump's Epstein cover-up going.
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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October 23, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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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SB 13 is a bill that removes local control from public schools across Texas and gives politicians (not parents) the power to decide what books are or are not available to students.
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Texas School Bans Students from the Library
Politicians, not parents, are deciding what children can read in the United States.
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October 17, 2025 at 4:56 PM
SB 13 is a bill that removes local control from public schools across Texas and gives politicians (not parents) the power to decide what books are or are not available to students.
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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 12:11 AM
EveryLibrary's Executive Director, John Chrastka, discusses why he believes in libraries.
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BREAKING!
Delaware officially enacted House Bill 119, the Freedom to Read Act, yesterday.
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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 1:26 AM
BREAKING!
Delaware officially enacted House Bill 119, the Freedom to Read Act, yesterday.
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Delaware officially enacted House Bill 119, the Freedom to Read Act, yesterday.
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And make no mistake — this isn’t about souvenirs.
It’s about government control and censorship.
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It’s about government control and censorship.
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Erasing History in Our Parks: Why Book Bans in National Park Service Gift Shops Threaten Democracy
And make no mistake — this isn’t about souvenirs.
It’s about government control and censorship.
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August 20, 2025 at 12:50 AM
And make no mistake — this isn’t about souvenirs.
It’s about government control and censorship.
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It’s about government control and censorship.
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As professionals and as citizens, we must decide whether we will serve as stewards of culture, or as instruments of the state.
The future of libraries, museums, and archives depends on our answer.
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The future of libraries, museums, and archives depends on our answer.
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REPORT: Culture War By Executive Order and Its Impact on Libraries
As professionals and as citizens, we must decide whether we will serve as stewards of culture, or as instruments of the state. The future of libraries, museums, and archives depends on our answer.
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August 15, 2025 at 4:39 PM
As professionals and as citizens, we must decide whether we will serve as stewards of culture, or as instruments of the state.
The future of libraries, museums, and archives depends on our answer.
www.everylibraryinstitute.org/culture_war
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The future of libraries, museums, and archives depends on our answer.
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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 8, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Voters across Washington made their voices heard on Tuesday, August 5th, in support of public libraries.
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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 28, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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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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 11:35 PM
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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Thank You for Finding Me longreads.com/2025/07/24/t...
"Thank You for Finding Me": Reuniting With a Stranger
As a teenager, I met a stranger who changed the course of my life. Twenty years later, I went looking for him.
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July 25, 2025 at 11:28 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 24, 2025 at 1:45 AM
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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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 15, 2025 at 11:13 PM
So far this year, EveryLibrary has helped libraries secure over 35 million dollars in stable funding.
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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 4:52 PM
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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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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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 3, 2025 at 2:23 AM
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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Please send an email and then share it with your networks to help us reach more Americans like you!
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The data shows that investing in public libraries helps facilitate a better country.
When libraries are adequately funded, it empowers residents, boosts engagement, and enhances the quality of life.
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When libraries are adequately funded, it empowers residents, boosts engagement, and enhances the quality of life.
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The Happiest Country in the World Invests in Public Libraries
This country spends nearly 40% more than the United States on its libraries.
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June 27, 2025 at 1:41 AM
The data shows that investing in public libraries helps facilitate a better country.
When libraries are adequately funded, it empowers residents, boosts engagement, and enhances the quality of life.
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When libraries are adequately funded, it empowers residents, boosts engagement, and enhances the quality of life.
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Eight Ways You Can Feel More Hopeful—Even in Dark Times greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item...
Eight Ways You Can Feel More Hopeful—Even in Dark Times
A new book makes the case that hope is the right response when we are facing difficulties in our lives.
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June 25, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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With so much attention focused on the threats to IMLS and libraries in the federal budget, we can’t lose sight of what is happening at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).
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National Archives and Records Administration Should Never be Politicized.
The cuts to NARA will first impact public-facing services.
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June 23, 2025 at 12:34 AM
With so much attention focused on the threats to IMLS and libraries in the federal budget, we can’t lose sight of what is happening at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).
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After significant public outcry, the Texas Senate left House Bill 3225 pending on the floor during the 2025 legislative session.
The identical Senate Bill 2101 was similarly left pending in committee.
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The identical Senate Bill 2101 was similarly left pending in committee.
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The Partnership that Saved Public Libraries in Texas
After significant public outcry, the Texas Senate left House Bill 3225 pending on the floor during the 2025 legislative session. The identical Senate Bill 2101 was similarly left pending in committee.
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June 20, 2025 at 1:38 AM
After significant public outcry, the Texas Senate left House Bill 3225 pending on the floor during the 2025 legislative session.
The identical Senate Bill 2101 was similarly left pending in committee.
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The identical Senate Bill 2101 was similarly left pending in committee.
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Trump Violated the Law by Shutting Down IMLS.
The Government Accountability Office found that IMLS, led by Keith Sonderling, violated the 1974 Impoundment Control Act.
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The Government Accountability Office found that IMLS, led by Keith Sonderling, violated the 1974 Impoundment Control Act.
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Trump Violated the Law by Shutting Down IMLS
The Government Accountability Office found that IMLS, led by Keith Sonderling, violated the 1974 Impoundment Control Act.
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June 18, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Trump Violated the Law by Shutting Down IMLS.
The Government Accountability Office found that IMLS, led by Keith Sonderling, violated the 1974 Impoundment Control Act.
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The Government Accountability Office found that IMLS, led by Keith Sonderling, violated the 1974 Impoundment Control Act.
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I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS-Reno” - sign up now to join me! #commoncause www.mobilize.us/commoncause/...
NO KINGS-Reno · Common Cause
**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.**
NO KINGS is a national day of action and mass mobilization in response to increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption from Trump and his allie...
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June 14, 2025 at 2:33 AM
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In Huntington Beach, the message from the community is loud and clear: libraries belong to the people, not to politicians.
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Your Support Help Defeat a MAGA Takeover of the Huntington Beach Library
Thank you so much for your support!
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June 12, 2025 at 5:06 PM
In Huntington Beach, the message from the community is loud and clear: libraries belong to the people, not to politicians.
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