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The Libraries2024 campaign encourages all Americans to be civically engaged, registered to vote, and informed about issues affecting their communities - especially public and school libraries.

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Arkansas Statewide Candidate Survey on Library Issues Results Released

October 08, 2024

Advocates for All Arkansas Libraries (AAAL) and The Arkansas Library Association (ArLA), with assistance from EveryLibrary, recently conducted a series of surveys for candidates running for state office in Arkansas to gauge their support for school and public libraries and gain their insights regarding current issues facing libraries.

Chicago Public Schools Candidate Survey on School Library Issues Results Released

October 07, 2024

The Association of Illinois School Library Educators (AISLE), with assistance from EveryLibrary, recently conducted a survey of all candidates for Chicago Public Schools running for school board in the November 2024 Election to gauge their support for school libraries and school librarians.

Check Your Voter Registration Status

September 30, 2024

We have all heard the phrase, “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” Making a plan to vote is essential to having your voice heard in this crucial election year.

End Book Bans by Making a Difference in the 2024 Elections!

September 20, 2024

In the last few days of Banned Books Week, here is a quick note about why this week is so important and how you can make a real difference with your vote this November.

Utah: Vote No on Amendment A - Protect Public Education and School Libraries

September 19, 2024

We stand with our education and school library stakeholders, including the Utah Library Association, in strongly opposing Amendment A to the Utah Constitution on the November 5, 2024, statewide ballot. This proposed constitutional amendment seeks to dismantle a long-standing mandate that safeguards funding for public education in Utah—something that will negatively impact our schools and school libraries, which rely on stable educational systems for collaborative programming and services.

Libraries are Trusted Public Institutions for Election Information

September 17, 2024

Public libraries offer more resources than access to books—they are civic institutions that help you get registered, informed, and access the ballot on election day.

Your Vote Matters: Local and State Elections are Crucial for the Future of Public Libraries

September 07, 2024

As we approach the November 2024 elections, voters across the country will make decisions that directly impact their communities, including the future of public libraries. While presidential and congressional races often take center stage, it’s important to recognize that local and state elections have just as much—if not more—immediate impact on your public library.

Oppose Measure 4 on the North Dakota Statewide Ballot November 2024

September 01, 2024

As an organization dedicated to supporting libraries and local communities, EveryLibrary stands firmly opposed to North Dakota’s Measure 4, which will appear on the November 5, 2024, statewide ballot.

Delaware State Legislative Primary Candidate Survey on Library Issues Results Released

August 27, 2024

The Delaware Library Association (DLA) and the Friends of Delaware Libraries (FODL) with assistance from EveryLibrary, recently conducted a survey of all State Legislative and County-Level candidates running for office in the 2024 Primary Election to gauge their support for school and public libraries.

This Election Will Determine the Fate of Libraries

August 22, 2024

"Imagine waking up one day to a targeted smear campaign insinuating that you, a school librarian, are advocating the teaching of anal sex to 11-year-olds. This is exactly what happened to me in 2022 after I gave an innocuous speech about censorship at my local public library board meeting. As a 44-year resident and mother of a child in my community, I was shocked and hurt. Not only that, but these individuals, whom I didn't even know, and some who I have known my entire life in my small, two red light town in Louisiana, suddenly had big opinions about my character. Speaking out in support of my public library system created a surge of hurt and defamation. People in my community called me a pedophile and groomer. I received death threats." - Amanda Jones/Time

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