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Find out the latest news and information about the Libraries2024 Campaign.
End Book Bans by Making a Difference in the 2024 Elections!
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
UPDATE: On October 9, 2024, the 3rd Judicial District Court ruled that Amendment A was invalid. The measure was not published in a state newspaper 60 days prior to the election as required by the state constitution. Although the measure would be printed on ballots, votes on the measure would not be counted.
(September 19, 2024 Post)
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
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
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
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
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
"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
Vote No on Kentucky Amendment 2 in November 2024
EveryLibrary urges Kentucky voters to oppose Constitutional Amendment 2 on the November 2024 ballot to protect public education funding and school libraries.
Massachusetts Candidates Survey Results Released
The Massachusetts Library Association (MLA) and the Massachusetts School Library Association (MSLA), with assistance from EveryLibrary, recently conducted a survey of all State Legislative candidates running for office to gauge their support for school and public libraries.
Learn the Facts about Project 2025 and Libraries
The Heritage Foundation's "Project 2025" is a threat to the future of libraries and education. As we approach the November 2024 Election, it is important to talk about the facts of what Project 2025 proposes for America's libraries and schools.