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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.

Help Build the 2026 Political Training Agenda

February 12, 2026

EveryLibrary Institute is planning our educational initiatives to tackle the biggest political challenges libraries are facing in 2026. We need your voice to ensure our resources are tactical, timely, and effective!

The Political Librarian Launches Webinar Series, “Weaponized Politics and Dismantled Policies”

February 03, 2026

Join The Political Librarian for an "In Conversation" webinar series that brings together some of the authors featured in the Special Issue to examine how Executive Orders and political narratives are reshaping DEI, public memory, free speech, labor, and professional ethics in the GLAM fields.

EveryLibrary Institute Welcomes Allison Jennings-Roche as The Political Librarian’s Editor-in-Chief

January 27, 2026

The EveryLibrary Institute is pleased to announce the appointment of Allison Jennings-Roche as the new Editor-in-Chief of The Political Librarian. 

Keep Our Library Public: Erie community wins key protections

January 22, 2026

In Erie, Pennsylvania, a few residents were told they were too small to matter. They were dismissed as “4 old ladies on the corner.”  And then they proved, in real time, that civic advocacy still works when ordinary people decide a public space is worth fighting for.
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