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A Win For Lebanon Township NJ EveryLibrary provided quick, effective support to local residents and helped save the Library.

Here’s just 1 reason I support @everylibrary.bsky.social with a monthly donation: When the Bunnvale Library in NJ was at risk of being closed, EveryLibrary provided quick, effective support to local residents & helped save the Library.

Urge Governor Ayotte to Veto HB 324 - Protect New Hampshire's Schools and School Libraries Help support libraries across the country by taking action today!

I just heard that the NH legislature sent HB324 to Gov. Ayotte today. It needs to be vetoed. Please take action to help her understand how wildly unpopular a bill that criminalizes educators and school librarians truly is. @everylibrary.bsky.social action.everylibrary.org/veto_hb324

Understanding the Impact of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” on Public Libraries By advocating for new state and local revenue, we can protect and potentially grow their funding streams, ensuring that libraries continue to thrive and serve their communities well into the future.

Understanding the Impact of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” on Public Libraries. What’s in and what’s not in this sweeping tax law for SALT deductions, municipal bonds, and PILOT contributions.

Librarians, Legislation, and Media Training: Successfully advocate for libraries in legislature and your local community Learn how to track library-related legislation and testify in front of legislators from grassroots advocates and librarians who have successfully lobbied for libraries in their states.

I'm joining an amazing panel of advocates for 'Librarians, Legislation, and Media Training' on 8/22 from 3–4:30pm ET with @slj.com. Learn how to speak up for your library - and when not to. Register free: www.schoollibraryjournal.com/event/librar... @everylibrary.bsky.social

Urge Governor Ayotte to Veto HB 324 - Protect New Hampshire's Schools and School Libraries Help support libraries across the country by taking action today!

We have to encourage the New Hampshire Gov to 'Veto HB324'. It criminalizes school librarians, educators, and school boards by allowing spurious prosecutions over art, English, science, and school library books. If you're in NH, please send a message. action.everylibrary.org/veto_hb324

North Carolina's House Bill 636 is a Bad Idea for Schools, Reading, and Libraries

We are helping the North Carolina Library Association (NCLA) and the North Carolina School Library Association (NCSLMA) stand up their campaign to oppose H636. Their powerful statements of concern and the call to action are clear.

Gender, Politics, and The Public Library Join ALLISON JENNINGS-ROCHE for an EveryLibrary Live! conversation about her new The Political Librarian article, "Gender, Politics, and The Public Library: ...

# ICYMI: Join Allison Jennings-Roche for a conversation about The Political Librarian article "Gender, Politics, and The Public Library: How Polarization and Feminization Conspired to Destabilize One of the Most Trusted Professions."

Celebrate the Art of Listening with EveryLibrary Live! during Audiobook Week 2025

This is going to be a fun @everylibrary.bsky.social Live! series for Audiobook Week 2025. I'll get to interview Jason Reynold,s and our co-hosts will chat with a bunch of great authors, narrators, and audiobook producers. Save the evenings of June 16 to 19. www.everylibrary.org/celebrate_au...

Creating Response Strategies for Academic Libraries EveryLibrary Institute is a 501c3 organization that supports library funding in the United States.

Academic Library Professionals, take the next step to create response strategies in part two of the webinar series.

In this webinar, we'll provide practical suggestions for librarians including response strategies and best practices.

Register today:

Read-In on June 27th Calls for Restoration of School Librarians in all Philadelphia Schools

If you are going to be in Philly Fri 6/27 at 1pm EDT, please join the read-in to restore school librarians at the School District HQ. Bring a book, your moral outrage, and either an umbrella or sunscreen, and help make a new future for school librarians. www.everylibrary.org/read_in_on_j...

It’s called the Library of Congress. But Trump claims it’s his. The case is the latest example of efforts by the Trump administration to erase the traditional lines that separate the branches of government.

The case is the latest example of efforts by the Trump administration to erase the traditional lines that separate the branches of government.

Tell Hillsborough County Schools Superintendent: Transparency Now in Book Reviews State leaders have threatened our superintendent with legal action if he does not remove books they deem inappropriate from our schools. (See: Hillsborough County schools remove books after state thre...

The book bans continue in FLA, and our Fight For The First platform is integral to pushing back and putting the books back on the shelf in these campaigns. Success looks like direct action: www.fightforthefirst.org/petitions/te...

The Advocacy Partnership that Defeated Two Bad Alabama Bills EveryLibrary is so proud to be part of this kind of advocacy partnership.

This is the kind of coordinated advocacy and activism work that @everylibrary.bsky.social was built to do.

@readfreelyal.bsky.social makes a huge difference for libraries, free expression, and civil rights across the state.

www.everylibrary.org/the_advocacy...