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Book Saves Lives Act Shows that the Right to Read and Civil Rights are Deeply Connected.

May 13, 2026

Representative Ayanna Pressley's Books Save Lives Act of 2026 (H.R. 8235) is one of the clearest federal affirmations that the freedom to read is not only a First Amendment issue, but also a civil rights issue.

New EveryLibrary Institute Report Examines Library Patron Privacy Laws in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

May 12, 2026

The EveryLibrary Institute is pleased to announce the publication of Library Patron Privacy in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: An Overview of Existing Law and Policy Recommendations, a major new report authored by Lucie Daignault, Samuel Lim, and Catherine Ferri of the Georgetown University Communications and Technology Law Clinic in partnership with the EveryLibrary Institute.

Launching National Survey on Cellphone-Free Schools and School Library Engagement

April 30, 2026

This new national survey effort will examine how cellphone restrictions are reshaping reading, school library use, and student engagement, and why it matters for funding school libraries.

Partnering with SLIDE Project to Ensure Continuity of National School Library Research

April 21, 2026

The EveryLibrary Institute is launching a new partnership with the SLIDE Project (School Librarian Investigation—Divergence and Evolution), becoming the project’s key organizational partner for 2026–2027. This collaboration will ensure the continued stewardship, accessibility, and development of one of the most important national research efforts tracking school librarian staffing, policy, and equity.

EveryLibrary Institute Supports H.R. 2766: Recognizing Special Districts in Federal Law

March 30, 2026

The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform recently advanced the Special District Fairness and Accessibility Act of 2026 (H.R. 2766) by a bipartisan vote of 32–8. The legislation would establish, for the first time, a formal federal definition of “special district” and ensure that these entities are eligible for appropriate federal financial assistance.

The Political Librarian Webinars

March 11, 2026

EveryLibrary Institute hosts a lecture series highlighting selections from The Political Librarian. In case you missed them live, you can view them on demand below.

Testimony in Support of Rhode Island S2078, the School Libraries Act 2026

March 03, 2026

Today, the EveryLibrary Institute submitted written testimony to the Rhode Island Senate Committee on Education in support of S2078, the School Libraries Act. This legislation would establish clear statewide standards to ensure that every public school in Rhode Island has a permanent school library, a certified school librarian, adequate collections, and daily student access to library services. 

Fix Tennessee HB2449 to Strengthen the Library Material Review Process

February 28, 2026

HB2449, currently under consideration by Tennessee lawmakers, proposes to require public libraries to adopt a standardized process for reconsidering materials in their collections. This legislation responds to a growing need for clear, consistent procedures in the management of public resources.

Resilience in a Time of Great Pressure – EveryLibrary Institute 2025 Annual Report

February 22, 2026

In 2025, the EveryLibrary Institute operated at the intersection of law, policy, research, and civic life at a scale that reflects the evolving role of libraries in American democracy. Our impact is best understood not through isolated metrics, but through the cumulative strengthening of the systems that sustain public, school, academic, and state libraries across the country.

Written Testimony to Missouri House Committee Endorsing HB3005 (2026)

February 15, 2026

The EveryLibrary Institute NFP supports HB3005, a new bill in Missouri focused on digital databases and other materials that strengthen due process, reinforce local control, and align school and public library policy with constitutional protections under both the Missouri Constitution and the First Amendment.