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Pledge to Protect the Freedom to Read

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wuz49.bsky.social @wuz49.bsky.social · 3d

📚 It’s Banned Books Week. Book bans don’t protect kids — they censor them. Stand with libraries, stand with readers, stand for the #FreedomToRead. ✊ #BannedBooksWeek #StopBookBans Sign the pledge today! via @everylibrary.bsky.social

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This Banned Books Week (October 5–11, 2025), join EveryLibrary and We Believe in standing up for every reader’s right to read and access every story.

Pledge to Protect the Freedom to Read

wuz49.bsky.social @wuz49.bsky.social · 5d

Sign the national pledge against book bans and add your name to the growing movement for the freedom to read.

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This Banned Books Week (October 5–11, 2025), join EveryLibrary and We Believe in standing up for every reader’s right to read and access every story.

EveryLibrary's Executive Director, John Chrastka, discusses why he believes in libraries.

wuz49.bsky.social @wuz49.bsky.social · 11d

EveryLibrary's Executive Director, John Chrastka, discusses why he believes in libraries.

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I Believe in Libraries.

PETITION: Restore the Right to Read at DoDEA Schools

wuz49.bsky.social @wuz49.bsky.social · 14d

Sign the petition to support H.R.5527 and stop Trump's book bans in schools on military bases in the US and abroad.

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Sign the petition to support H.R.5527 and stop the DoDEA book bans in schools on military bases in the US and abroad.

PETITION: Fund the Institute Of Museum and Library Services

wuz49.bsky.social @wuz49.bsky.social · Aug 25

Congress is deciding right now how much funding IMLS will receive—and your voice matters.

Without federal funding through the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), library services are at risk.

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Congress is deciding right now how much funding IMLS will receive—and your voice matters

Erasing History in Our Parks: Why Book Bans in National Park Service Gift Shops Threaten Democracy

wuz49.bsky.social @wuz49.bsky.social · Aug 20

And make no mistake — this isn’t about souvenirs.

It’s about government control and censorship.

action.everylibrary.org/npsgiftshops via ‪@everylibrary.bsky.social

And make no mistake — this isn’t about souvenirs. It’s about government control and censorship.

When Books Become Crimes: Florida’s Dangerous Censorship of Public Libraries Escalates

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wuz49.bsky.social @wuz49.bsky.social · Jul 28

This unhinged, unsubstantiated, and incredibly harmful claim prompted Superintendent Ayres to concede to the permanent banning of more than fifty titles.

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Florida State Board of Education threatens school administrators with criminal prosecution over library books

The 596 Books Banned by the Department of Defense

wuz49.bsky.social @wuz49.bsky.social · Jul 25

Nearly 600 books, including works by Maya Angelou, Ibram X. Kendi, and authors documenting the Holocaust and American lynching, were removed from military Academy libraries under orders from Pete Hegseth.

www.everylibrary.org/596dod via ‪@everylibrary.bsky.social‬

This is a coordinated purge of literature that reflects the diverse realities of American families and students.

New Report: The State-by-State 2025 Legislative Landscape for Libraries

wuz49.bsky.social @wuz49.bsky.social · Jul 17

New Report: Codifying Censorship or Reclaiming Rights from @everylibrary.bsky.social‬: The State-by-State 2025 Legislative Landscape for Libraries

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The 2025 report provides a comprehensive overview of legislative trends, including an executive summary of 11 categories of harmful bills and their impact on libraries.

35 Million Dollars for Libraries in 2025

wuz49.bsky.social @wuz49.bsky.social · Jul 15

So far this year, EveryLibrary has helped libraries secure over 35 million dollars in stable funding.

www.everylibrary.org/35_million via @everylibrary.bsky.social‬

That's just what we've done so far this year.

Your Impact So Far in 2025: Six Months of Defending our Libraries

wuz49.bsky.social @wuz49.bsky.social · Jul 9

From mobilizing hundreds of thousands of library advocates to fighting book bans nationwide—explore EveryLibrary's highlights, victories, and the powerful actions made possible by EveryLibrary's supporters.

action.everylibrary.org/midway-impac... via @everylibrary.bsky.social‬

From mobilizing hundreds of thousands of library advocates to fighting book bans nationwide—explore EveryLibrary's highlights, victories, and the powerful actions made possible by our supporters.

SIGN THE PETITION: Fund Libraries in the United States

wuz49.bsky.social @wuz49.bsky.social · Jun 26

Americans deserve fully funded libraries.

When libraries are adequately funded, it empowers residents, boosts engagement, and enhances the quality of life.

action.everylibrary.org/fundlibraries via ‪@everylibrary.bsky.social‬

Help demonstrate that Americans love their libraries and want to see them fully funded by signing this petition!

National Archives and Records Administration Should Never be Politicized.

wuz49.bsky.social @wuz49.bsky.social · Jun 21

With so much attention focused on the threats to IMLS and libraries in the federal budget, we can’t lose sight of what is happening at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).

action.everylibrary.org/nara2025 via @everylibrary.bsky.social‬ #library #libraries

The cuts to NARA will first impact public-facing services.

The Partnership that Saved Public Libraries in Texas

wuz49.bsky.social @wuz49.bsky.social · Jun 19

After significant public outcry, the Texas Senate left House Bill 3225 pending on the floor during the 2025 legislative session.

The identical Senate Bill 2101 was similarly left pending in committee.

www.everylibrary.org/texas2025 via @everylibrary.bsky.social‬

After significant public outcry, the Texas Senate left House Bill 3225 pending on the floor during the 2025 legislative session. The identical Senate Bill 2101 was similarly left pending in committee.

SEND AN EMAIL: Tell Congress To Stand Against Trump's Budget Proposal to Defund IMLS.

wuz49.bsky.social @wuz49.bsky.social · Jun 19

IMLS provides essential federal funding to expand access to libraries, strengthen workforce development, and promote lifelong learning across the nation.

Trump's proposed budget eliminates this funding.

Send an email today!

bit.ly/42X7r0f via @everylibrary.bsky.social

Your representatives need to hear from you today! Trump has eliminated all Federal Funding for libraries in his proposed budget.

Your Support Help Defeat a MAGA Takeover of the Huntington Beach Library

wuz49.bsky.social @wuz49.bsky.social · Jun 12

In Huntington Beach, the message from the community is loud and clear: libraries belong to the people, not to politicians.

www.everylibrary.org/huntingtonwin via @everylibrary.bsky.social‬

Thank you so much for your support!

Libraries, Literacy, and Government Transparency are Under Attack from the Trump Administration

wuz49.bsky.social @wuz49.bsky.social · Jun 11

What’s happening to America’s libraries isn’t just a political issue; it’s an assault on knowledge, access, and democracy. From censorship to leadership purges, libraries are under siege.

action.everylibrary.org/liblittrump ‪@everylibrary.bsky.social‬

Help support libraries across the country by taking action today!

SEND AN EMAIL: Protect the Right to Read in Massachusetts

wuz49.bsky.social @wuz49.bsky.social · Jun 10

Every student and every library user in Massachusetts deserves access to a wide range of books and information—free from political interference, censorship, or intimidation.

action.everylibrary.org/mass_rightto... via ‪@everylibrary.bsky.social‬

Help prioritize new protections for reading in schools and libraries.

Drawing a Line in Huntington Beach

wuz49.bsky.social @wuz49.bsky.social · Jun 2

Help draw the line on book bans in Huntington Beach, California.

action.everylibrary.org/linehuntington via @everylibrary.bsky.social‬

Election day is June 10th and we're running out of time to stop the lies from book banners and extremists.

The Government Can Now Ban Books It Dislikes.

wuz49.bsky.social @wuz49.bsky.social · May 29

This sets an incredible precedent that will allow the state to regulate books and deny you the right to read freely in public libraries.

action.everylibrary.org/governmentdi... via @everylibrary.bsky.social‬

This court ruling should terrify you.

The Advocacy Partnership that Defeated Two Bad Alabama Bills

wuz49.bsky.social @wuz49.bsky.social · May 27

HB4 and SB6, two severe anti-library bills in Alabama, are dead.

EveryLibrary stands behind frontline advocates and professional organizations, helping them succeed in their states and communities.

bit.ly/43zT8Ap via @everylibrary.bsky.social‬

EveryLibrary is so proud to be part of this kind of advocacy partnership.

Library Supporters are Taking on MAGA in Huntington Beach

wuz49.bsky.social @wuz49.bsky.social · May 21

Huntington Beach, California, has become ground zero for MAGA's relentless attacks on American libraries and your right to read.

We need people like you to take action and help us fight back!

bit.ly/43kclVl via @everylibrary.bsky.social‬

They need your help today!

Tell Congress: Save NASA Science

wuz49.bsky.social @wuz49.bsky.social · May 16

Tell Congress: Save NASA Science www.congressweb.com/PlanetarySoc...

The current administration's 2026 budget request includes a staggering 47% cut to NASA's science programs as part of a 25% cut to NASA overall. This is an extinction-level event for the Earth and spac...

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wuz49.bsky.social @wuz49.bsky.social · May 13

Trump fired the Librarian of Congress without cause!

Sign the petition to stop Trump's attack on the Library of Congress.

Help show that Americans will not stand for another attack on our library institutions.

action.everylibrary.org/congresshayden via @everylibrary.bsky.social

PETITION: Stop Trump's Attack on the Library of Congress

We need to show that Americans will not stand for yet another attack on our institutions. Sign the petition today!