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EveryLibrary Condemns Termination of IMLS Grants as an Unlawful Attack on Libraries, Museums, and Archives Nationwide. EveryLibrary strongly protests the recent actions of the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the Trump Administration, which have resulted in the termination of grants to State Library Agencies and other recipients, effective April 1, 2025. This abrupt decision affects authorized and approved Grants to States projects, National Leadership Grants, and Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian grants. [Full Announcement].

Emerald Publishing announces partnership with the EveryLibrary Institute to provide support to academic librarians in the U.S.. Emerald Publishing, a global publisher with a longstanding commitment to empowering change in the real world, announced a strategic partnership with the EveryLibrary Institute, a non-profit, non-partisan organization committed to advancing and supporting libraries, academic institutions, and library professionals. With Emerald's support, the EveryLibrary Institute will host a series of educational webinars for the academic library community in the U.S., beginning in April. The sessions will provide insight into ongoing actions taking place at the federal and state level that impact academic libraries. The ELI team will provide practical, actionable strategies and ideas for maintaining the ability to serve institutions and patrons effectively in an increasingly complex environment. [Full Announcement].

Statement on Trump's attack on Federal funding for libraries. In a new executive order, President Trump has targeted the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the federal agency charged with distributing congressionally approved funds to state libraries and to library, museum, and archives program grant recipients. We are extremely concerned that the wording of this E.O. could result in cuts to the core functions of IMLS. The Administration and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency have used similar E.O.s to dismantle the other federal agencies. [Full Announcement].

EveryLibrary condemns censorship and political interference in Department of Defense K-12 Schools. EveryLibrary is incredibly alarmed by the Trump administration's censorship and politicization of Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools, and we oppose it vehemently. In response to orders from the White House, the Department of Defense has implemented expansive ideological restrictions on school libraries, curricula, classroom teaching, and student groups. These policies erase important lessons on race, gender, and history to advance a politically and religiously motivated agenda. This dangerous precedent undermines the basic rights of students, educators, and military families who depend on DoDEA schools for a high quality, comprehensive education. [Full Announcement].

President Trump's day one revocation of Executive Order 14084: A blow to libraries, museums, and the cultural sector. On day one of his new administration, President Trump revoked Executive Order 14084 on "Promoting the Arts, the Humanities, and Museum and Library Services," a 2022 action by the Biden Administration. This repeal has serious negative implications for libraries, museums, and the broader cultural sector. Executive Order 14084 elevated the importance of the arts, humanities, museums, and libraries as critical to democracy and public life. It emphasized federal investment in cultural and educational infrastructure. This decision not only hinders these institutions but also weakens the communities that rely on them. [Full Announcement].

EveryLibrary Statement on Proposed Elimination of the South Dakota State Library and HB 1041. EveryLibrary, the national political action committee advocating for libraries and the communities they serve, is alarmed by the proposed elimination of the South Dakota State Library through the Fiscal Year 2026 budget cuts and HB 1041, the legislation that would enforce this decision. If enacted, this move would strip South Dakota of essential library services, jeopardize federal funding for libraries, and set a troubling national precedent for dismantling state library systems. [Full Announcement].

EveryLibrary statement on rescinding E.O. 14084: Rescinding E.O. 14084 will have serious negative implications for libraries, museums, and the broader cultural sector. The rescission of Executive Order 14084 (Promoting the Arts, the Humanities, and Museum and Library Services) by President Trump will have serious negative implications for libraries, museums, and the broader cultural sector. Executive Order 14084, enacted during the Biden administration, aimed to elevate the importance of the arts, humanities, museums, and libraries as critical to democracy and public life. It emphasized federal investment in cultural and educational infrastructure. The revocation of Executive Order 14084 is a direct blow to the recognition and support of libraries, museums, and cultural organizations as foundational pillars of society. It risks undermining their ability to serve as equitable access points for education, cultural preservation, and civic engagement, all while signaling a broader dismissal of their importance. [Full Announcement].

EveryLibrary Live! celebrates the Joy of Reading, February 11–14, 2025. EveryLibrary, the leading national organization advocating for public libraries, is proud to host Library Lovers Week 2025, a four-day virtual festival celebrating books, authors, and the transformative power of libraries. Known for championing public funding for libraries and fighting censorship, EveryLibrary actively builds coalitions and supports grassroots efforts to protect access to books and information in communities nationwide. [Full Announcement].

Celebrating the enactment of the New Jersey Freedom to Read Act 2024. EveryLibrary is celebrating the historic signing of the New Jersey Freedom to Read Act, S2421/A3446, into law by Governor Phil Murphy on December 9, 2024. This landmark legislation solidifies New Jersey's commitment to free expression and intellectual freedom, ensuring that every student and library patron has access to diverse perspectives and materials, free from unconstitutional censorship or unwarranted restrictions. [Full Announcement].

EveryLibrary Institute report highlights alarming impact of Project 2025 on U.S. Libraries. EveryLibrary Institute has released a new report about Project 2025, the 900-page document released by Heritage Foundation. Project 2025 is broadly seen as a roadmap for the next Republican administration and has deep implications for libraries across the nation. In its opening sections, the Project 2025 report is filled with allegations of criminal conduct by librarians, publishers, authors, and educators and argues in favor of criminal charges and incarceration. [Full Announcement].

EveryLibrary partners with Take Your Child to the Library Day for awareness building and training initiative ahead of Take Your Child to the Library Day 2025. EveryLibrary is announced its partnership with Take Your Child to the Library Day to host a webinar series for librarians aimed at building momentum ahead of the 2025 Take Your Child to the Library Day in February. Take Your Child to the Library Day, an annual event held on the first Saturday of February, is an initiative of the Connecticut Library Consortium and public libraries in all 50 states. The day is dedicated to bringing families to public libraries. Libraries nationwide have historically participated, creating programs and activities designed to encourage families to visit the library. [Full Announcement].

EveryLibrary Institute welcomes distinguished leaders across education, government, and Library Sectors to Board of Directors. EveryLibrary Institute announces the appointment of four exceptional individuals to the EveryLibrary Institute Board of Directors. These distinguished professionals bring a wealth of experience, passion, and expertise to our organization, further strengthening our commitment to advocating for libraries and enhancing public access to information. [Full Announcement].

EveryLibrary enhances Board with Gwen Camp, Nicole Paquette, and John Shableski joining Leadership Team. EveryLibrary announces the addition of three outstanding individuals to our Board of Directors: Gwen Camp, Executive Director of Team Democracy, Nicole Paquette, Director of Marketing and Communications at the Communities Foundation of Texas, and John Shableski, a respected leader in the publishing and library industries. These accomplished professionals bring a wide range of expertise but share a commitment to supporting libraries and advancing our mission. Erica Findley, one of our co-founders and the long-time Treasurer, is rolling off the board. [Full Announcement].

EveryLibrary celebrates one year anniversary of Fight for the First during National Library Week. This year during National Library Week, EveryLibrary celebrates the one-year anniversary of Fight for The First, the online platform that provides tools to local communities who want to take action against book bans in community libraries around the United States. [Full Announcement].

Statement from EveryLibrary on the Firing of Autauga-Prattville Alabama Public Library Staff for Opposing Book Bans and Discriminatory Policies. EveryLibrary is alarmed by the library board's firing of the Autauga-Prattville Alabama Public Library director and staff yesterday. It is unethical and unjust. We are calling on the City Council, Mayor, and County Commissioners to return these librarians to their jobs and rescind the discriminatory anti-LBGTQ+ policies imposed by the board. We must take action to ensure that all citizens' rights are protected and that the library is free from workplace harassment and politicized actions. On March 14, 2024, the Autauga-Prattville Alabama Library board fired the library director for refusing to deny the public access to 113 books. This decision was made following his objections to a new board policy that prohibited the purchase of books for children under the age of 17 that included themes related to sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender discordance. That policy is a direct attack on the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals and their families to use their library fully. In protest of that unethical firing, staff members walked out and locked up the library. Unfortunately, the board terminated four additional staff members immediately, raising serious concerns about the board's ethics, authority, and direction. [Full Announcement].

EveryLibrary launches Libraries2024 initiative to inform voters about the big issues affecting libraries. EveryLibrary, the national political action committee for libraries, today launches the Libraries2024 Initiative, a new voter-facing campaign to promote issue advocacy and civic education about school libraries, public libraries, and the profession of librarianship in advance of Election Days throughout the 2024 cycle. [Full Announcement].

Final report Parent Perceptions Survey about Libraries, Librarians, and Book Bans and new whitepaper on Demographics of Book Bans Towns, Cities, and Schools released. The EveryLibrary Institute, a public policy think tank for libraries, released two new reports on the political, social, and educational climate for libraries and on librarians about book bans and censorship. The Parents' Perception Survey Series, developed in conjunction with Book Riot, the largest independent editorial book site in North America, is the final report in a three-part series detailing the findings of national surveys of parents about their perceptions of libraries and librarians during the current book ban crisis. This report gathered insights from 3,206 parents and guardians with children under 18 across three surveys between September and November 2023. The surveys asked parents and guardians about their perception of librarians' trustworthiness as professionals and curators of a library collection and their attitudes toward books and book bans. [Full Announcement].

EveryLibrary Institute's 'The Political Librarian Issue 2: Unveiling Library Challenges in Political Landscapes. The EveryLibrary Institute presents the release of the second edition of 'The Political Librarian,' a comprehensive collection offering insights into the pressing challenges and nuanced dynamics encountered by librarians navigating the intersection of politics and library services. [Full Announcement].

Most parents rank librarians as trustworthy in new parental perceptions of librarians survey. The "Public Libraries and Book Bans - Parent Perception Survey" gathered insights from 1,527 parents and guardians with children under 18 in two surveys during October and November 2023. The surveys asked parents and guardians about their perception of librarians' trustworthiness as professionals and curators of a library collection. The results are detailed in a new report from EveryLibrary Institute and Book Riot. [Full Announcement].

New poll shows large majority of parents think public library book bans infringe on their right to make decisions about reading for their own children. The EveryLibrary Institute, a public policy think tank for libraries, and Book Riot, the largest independent editorial book site in North America, announce the results of a comprehensive survey of parents about their perceptions of public libraries and the current issues that libraries face. The "Public Libraries and Book Bans - Parent Perception Survey" gathered insights from 853 parents and guardians with children under 18 during September 2023. The survey asked parents and guardians to share their experiences and opinions about book bans, their trust in libraries and their understanding of librarians' book selection process, and their feelings on sensitive subjects in children's books, such as sex, LGBTQ+ characters and themes, race, and social justice issues in reading and literature. The survey results are detailed in a new report from EveryLibrary Institute and Book Riot. [Full Announcement].