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In a moment when censorship is spreading rapidly, and school libraries remain dramatically under-resourced, this bill sends a clear message:

Fund school libraries, stop book bans.

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SEND AN EMAIL: Support the Right to Read in the United States
In a moment when censorship is spreading rapidly, and school libraries remain dramatically under-resourced, this bill sends a clear message
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December 13, 2025 at 3:38 PM
LA County Library is shutting down its laptop loaning program on Dec. 30 after the Federal Communications Commission cut off assistance for programs meant to improve digital access.

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The High Stakes of E-Rate: What Los Angeles Just Lost and Why America Can’t Afford to Follow
The decision should serve as a national wake-up call.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Across the country, public libraries are running “food for fines” campaigns for Thanksgiving and the Holidays.

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When Libraries Do More Than Congress: Food-for-Fines in American Libraries
While Congress debates cutting SNAP benefits, local librarians are stocking food pantries, organizing donation drives, and ensuring that struggling families don’t walk away empty-handed.
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November 18, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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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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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October 31, 2025 at 7:08 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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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 30, 2025 at 12:32 PM
The CDC Library plays an important role in providing our public health professionals with access to the best information.

Without them, CDC employees will lose access to information and resources in an outbreak.

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PETITION: Protect the Center for Disease Control Library
Staff at the CDC Library were laid off on October 10th and have not been brought back. Sign the petition to call for their return.
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October 15, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Tweets disappear.

Emails get buried.

But a postcard on a desk?

That gets noticed.

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Send a Postcard to Oppose Book Bans!
Tweets disappear. Emails get buried. But a postcard on a desk? That gets noticed.
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October 9, 2025 at 6:22 PM
📚 It’s Banned Books Week. Book bans don’t protect kids — they censor them. Stand with libraries, stand with readers, stand for the #FreedomToRead. ✊ #BannedBooksWeek #StopBookBans Sign the pledge today! via @everylibrary.bsky.social

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Pledge to Protect the Freedom to Read
This Banned Books Week (October 5–11, 2025), join EveryLibrary and We Believe in standing up for every reader’s right to read and access every story.
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October 7, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Sign the national pledge against book bans and add your name to the growing movement for the freedom to read.

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Pledge to Protect the Freedom to Read
This Banned Books Week (October 5–11, 2025), join EveryLibrary and We Believe in standing up for every reader’s right to read and access every story.
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October 5, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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 29, 2025 at 9:59 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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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 26, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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 25, 2025 at 9:15 PM
And make no mistake — this isn’t about souvenirs.

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 12:33 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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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 3:53 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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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 4:57 PM
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 1:45 PM
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.
www.everylibrary.org
July 15, 2025 at 4:13 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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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 10:02 PM
Americans deserve fully funded libraries.

When libraries are adequately funded, it empowers residents, boosts engagement, and enhances the quality of life.

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SIGN THE PETITION: Fund Libraries in the United States
Help demonstrate that Americans love their libraries and want to see them fully funded by signing this petition!
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June 26, 2025 at 12:04 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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National Archives and Records Administration Should Never be Politicized.
The cuts to NARA will first impact public-facing services.
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June 21, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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 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 19, 2025 at 2:48 PM
IMLS provides essential federal funding to expand access to libraries, strengthen workforce development, and promote lifelong learning across the nation.

Trump's proposed budget eliminates this funding.

Send an email today!

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SEND AN EMAIL: Tell Congress To Stand Against Trump's Budget Proposal to Defund IMLS.
Your representatives need to hear from you today! Trump has eliminated all Federal Funding for libraries in his proposed budget.
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June 19, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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 1:41 PM
What’s happening to America’s libraries isn’t just a political issue; it’s an assault on knowledge, access, and democracy. From censorship to leadership purges, libraries are under siege.

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Libraries, Literacy, and Government Transparency are Under Attack from the Trump Administration
Help support libraries across the country by taking action today!
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June 11, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Every student and every library user in Massachusetts deserves access to a wide range of books and information—free from political interference, censorship, or intimidation.

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SEND AN EMAIL: Protect the Right to Read in Massachusetts
Help prioritize new protections for reading in schools and libraries.
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June 10, 2025 at 6:08 PM