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Why Building a “Million Americans for Libraries” Movement is the Most Important Thing We Can Do Right Now

Libraries across America are under attack. Regressive political actors are spending millions to push false narratives, sow distrust, and undermine one of the most fundamental institutions of our democracy. Book bans, funding cuts, and misinformation campaigns are eroding public confidence in libraries at an alarming rate.

Celebrating Dr. Tasslyn Magnusson: CBC and Every Child a Reader’s First-Ever Free Speech Award Honoree

We are thrilled to share the wonderful news that our very own Dr. Tasslyn Magnusson, Policy Fellow at the EveryLibrary Institute, has been honored with the 2025 Children’s Book Council (CBC) and Every Child a Reader’s Free Speech Award. This recognition shines a spotlight on Tasslyn’s indispensable contributions to defending the right to read — a core mission we champion every day at the EveryLibrary Institute.

ELI in the News 2024

The EveryLibrary Institute has continued to be recognized in 2024, with our work featured prominently in national news outlets, library industry trades, and advocacy platforms.

Senate Fails to Act on Special District Grant Accessibility Act Before 118th Congress Adjourns

Volume 7, Issue 2 - The Political Librarian - Fall 2024

The EveryLibrary Institute Presents 2024 Fall Issue of The Political Librarian Journal.

Protect Our Libraries in One Step! Start a Facebook Fundraiser Today!

As We Wrap Up This Year We can’t ignore a hard truth: our libraries are under threat. Censorship is on the rise, Project 2025 looms, and we face an environment that could erode our free access to information. We’ve fought off bad legislation, mobilized voters, secured over $2.8 billion in stable tax revenue, and launched and supported over 100 grassroots library campaigns. With your help, we’ll continue to stand strong against mounting challenges in 2025.

Call for Papers - Special 2025 Issue of The Political Librarian

Confronting Our Hidden History

When the Supreme Court handed down its Brown v. Board of Education decision in 1954, it affected thousands of public school libraries and tens of thousands of school librarians and students. Despite this wide-ranging impact, the library professional community was largely silent about the ruling and remained so for many years.

Written Testimony to NJ Senate Education Committee on S.2124 "Freedom to Read" Act

At the request of our colleagues from the New Jersey School Librarians Association (NJASL), the EveryLibrary Institute has submitted Written Testimony to the New Jersey State Senate Education Committee endorsing and supporting Senate Bill 2421, the Freedom to read Act of 2024.