Celebrating the Civic Season
The EveryLibrary Institute is proud to partner with democracy organizations to celebrate the Civic Season with a series of webinars on our Facebook Live from Juneteenth through July 4th.
Join us for these informational sessions to emphasize the importance of civics in your community and to become an active library participant in promoting civic learning. In this webinar series, we will discuss how your library can participate in voter registration efforts, promote early voting, create accessible polling places, provide nonpartisan candidate and issue guides, partner with your local League of Women Voters, and more.
Join us on our Facebook Live!
June 16, 2025 | 4:00 PM Eastern Time
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Libraries and Voter Engagement
Nonprofit Vote
In this local election year, it's especially crucial for nonprofits to engage their communities in voting. As a key provider of community resources in many counties across the country, libraries are at the heart of voter education for many Americans. In this session, with Nonprofit Vote, you'll get an overview of voter engagement tools and strategies for nonprofits with a focus on staying nonpartisan, voter education, and connecting the issues to the action. Plan to walk away with tools and examples, and be fired up to make a difference this year!
(Updated links for this event)
Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1GQsyVgBEM/
YouTube Live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evTJ5wdLwwY
June 18, 2025 | 4:00 PM Eastern Time
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Partnering for Democracy: Public Libraries and the League of Women Voters
The League of Women Voters
Join Juliette Boberg for an informative webinar designed for public libraries to build strong partnerships with your local League of Women Voters for election administration. In this session, we'll explore effective strategies for collaboration, share resources for promoting civic engagement, and discuss ways librarians can support voter education and advocacy in their communities. Whether you're new to working with the League or looking to strengthen an existing partnership, this webinar will provide practical tools to enhance your impact.
Watch on Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/events/1244816853865219
Watch on YouTube Live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFIstIot8K4
June 20, 2025 | 4:00 PM Eastern Time
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From Librarian to Lieutenant Governor Candidate: Lessons Learned from the Campaign Trail
Rebekah Cummings
Join Rebekah Cummings as she shares a deeply personal account of her experience as a first-time candidate and librarian running for statewide public office. Grounded in a framework of “lessons learned” from the campaign trail, attendees will hear a practical and inspirational message on battling imposter syndrome, fundraising, messaging, boundaries, and finding new ways to define success. Additionally, Rebekah will discuss how our librarian training, experience, and values make us uniquely and wonderfully suited for public office. Whether you are looking for a dose of courage or practical tips for stepping into leadership, this talk is sure to engage and inspire you to show up as your most courageous self in 2025 and beyond!
Watch on Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/events/607711681759365
Watch on YouTube Live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8POMHV1XRA
June 23, 2025 | 4:00 PM Eastern Time
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Libraries for Accessible Democracy
The American Association of People with Disabilities - REV Up
The REV UP campaign, led by the American Association of People with Disabilities, is building the power of the disability vote through increasing civic engagement and improving election accessibility. REV UP stands for "Register, Educate, Vote, Use your Power!" and is a national, nonpartisan grassroots movement with coalitions in around 20 states. In this session, the REV UP national team and two leaders from REV UP Minnesota will share information about the experiences of disabled voters and share ideas, examples, and resources for how libraries can leverage their roles as community hubs to help build an accessible democracy.
Watch on Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/events/1465623724428301
Watch on YouTube Live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDu6kpgBkKc
June 25, 2025 | 4:00 PM Eastern Time
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Empowering Communities: How Libraries Can Participate in Vote Early Day
Vote Early Day
Juliet Beckstrand is the Partnerships Manager at Vote Early Day, a nonpartisan movement of businesses, nonprofits, election administrators, and creatives working to ensure all Americans have the tools to vote early. Juliet has spent her career working on voting rights and voter protection. She has developed critical voter education resources, managed a nationwide voter assistance hotline, and conducted legal work at multiple voting rights and civil rights organizations. Learn more about how your library can participate in Vote Early Day!
Watch on Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/events/723316640647811
Watch on YouTube Live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08-2ksiGMw0
July 1, 2025 | 4:00 PM Eastern Time
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In Conversation with the School Board Integrity Project
The School Board Integrity Project
Join us for a conversation with Kyrstin Schuette, Founder and Executive Director of the School Board Integrity Project, emphasizing the importance of school board elections and their impact on school library policies and book bans.
July 2, 2025 | 4:00 PM Eastern Time
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A Message from EveryLibrary Celebrating the Civic Season
EveryLibrary
Join EveryLibrary's Executive Director, John Chrastka, on the importance of celebrating civics in libraries. From nonpartisan election administration to teaching American history and politics to students, public libraries are civic hubs that can promote and protect American democracy.
Please check back for additional details and links to these events.
Access our Civic Season list of resources to help your library participate in the holiday.
About VoteLibraries
EveryLibrary Institute’s VoteLibraries initiative encourages public librarians to actively participate in election administration and to promote civic learning within their communities. As community centers, public libraries are well-positioned to empower voters and protect democracy.