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LA County Library is shutting down its laptop loaning program on Dec. 30 after the Federal Communications Commission cut off assistance for programs meant to improve digital access.
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The High Stakes of E-Rate: What Los Angeles Just Lost and Why America Can’t Afford to Follow
The decision should serve as a national wake-up call.
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November 20, 2025 at 7:01 PM
LA County Library is shutting down its laptop loaning program on Dec. 30 after the Federal Communications Commission cut off assistance for programs meant to improve digital access.
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Across the country, public libraries are running “food for fines” campaigns for Thanksgiving and the Holidays.
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When Libraries Do More Than Congress: Food-for-Fines in American Libraries
While Congress debates cutting SNAP benefits, local librarians are stocking food pantries, organizing donation drives, and ensuring that struggling families don’t walk away empty-handed.
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November 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Across the country, public libraries are running “food for fines” campaigns for Thanksgiving and the Holidays.
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The bill to reopen the gov will enable the crucial work of the Library of Congress to continue, but we still need to secure funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services as well as the National Archives.
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Statement on FY2026 "Minibus" Funding for the Library of Congress
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November 13, 2025 at 4:12 PM
The bill to reopen the gov will enable the crucial work of the Library of Congress to continue, but we still need to secure funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services as well as the National Archives.
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Public libraries are receiving a clear mandate from voters this November: when presented with the choice, communities are willing to invest in their information infrastructure, programming, and future.
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What A Week for Libraries
Your donations and support helped make these wins possible!
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November 6, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Public libraries are receiving a clear mandate from voters this November: when presented with the choice, communities are willing to invest in their information infrastructure, programming, and future.
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Indonesia is moving to ban LGBT+ content across digital platforms. Activists warn this will fuel harassment and arrests. Urge lawmakers to reject the Broadcasting Bill and defend free expression – censorship is not protection. a.allout.org/s/W7EXN/
Stop Indonesia’s bill to censor LGBT+ lives online
Indonesia is moving to ban LGBT+ content across digital platforms. Activists warn this will fuel harassment and arrests. Urge lawmakers to reject the Broadcasting Bill and defend free expression – cen...
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November 5, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Indonesia is moving to ban LGBT+ content across digital platforms. Activists warn this will fuel harassment and arrests. Urge lawmakers to reject the Broadcasting Bill and defend free expression – censorship is not protection. a.allout.org/s/W7EXN/
For over a century, the Haskell Free Library and Opera House has been more than a building — it’s been a symbol of peace.
Now that's over, thanks to Trump and Kristi Noem.
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Now that's over, thanks to Trump and Kristi Noem.
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The Trump Administration’s Assault on a Library That United Two Nations
EveryLibrary stands with the communities of Derby Line and Stanstead and with everyone who believes that libraries should unite us, not divide us.
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October 31, 2025 at 6:07 PM
For over a century, the Haskell Free Library and Opera House has been more than a building — it’s been a symbol of peace.
Now that's over, thanks to Trump and Kristi Noem.
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Now that's over, thanks to Trump and Kristi Noem.
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Trump is now attempting to fire the head of the U.S. Copyright Office in retaliation for a report that suggested some copyrighted works used to train generative AI models would likely require licensing.
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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!
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October 29, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Trump is now attempting to fire the head of the U.S. Copyright Office in retaliation for a report that suggested some copyrighted works used to train generative AI models would likely require licensing.
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SB 13 is a bill that removes local control from public schools across Texas and gives politicians (not parents) the power to decide what books are or are not available to students.
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Texas School Bans Students from the Library
Politicians, not parents, are deciding what children can read in the United States.
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October 17, 2025 at 10:45 PM
SB 13 is a bill that removes local control from public schools across Texas and gives politicians (not parents) the power to decide what books are or are not available to students.
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After Trump directive, Florida removed rainbow crosswalk that honors the 49 people killed at Pulse. Demand the crosswalk be restored and protected! Sign now! a.allout.org/s/P8Egz/
Tell Florida to restore and protect the Pulse Memorial Now!
After Trump directive, Florida removed rainbow crosswalk that honors the 49 people killed at Pulse. Demand the crosswalk be restored and protected! Sign now!
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October 15, 2025 at 8:01 PM
After Trump directive, Florida removed rainbow crosswalk that honors the 49 people killed at Pulse. Demand the crosswalk be restored and protected! Sign now! a.allout.org/s/P8Egz/
📚 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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Pledge to Protect the Freedom to Read
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.
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October 7, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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EveryLibrary's Executive Director, John Chrastka, discusses why he believes in libraries.
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I Believe in Libraries.
EveryLibrary's Executive Director, John Chrastka, discusses why he believes in libraries.
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September 29, 2025 at 7:52 PM
EveryLibrary's Executive Director, John Chrastka, discusses why he believes in libraries.
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Did you know that GoFundMe is profiting off of our pain while remaining silent on data privacy? That's right. On top of the company's 2.9% plus 30 cents fee on every donation, they have the audacity to set a default tip--usually a whopping 15%. Well not anymore.
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Join the fight -- sign the pledge
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September 5, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Did you know that GoFundMe is profiting off of our pain while remaining silent on data privacy? That's right. On top of the company's 2.9% plus 30 cents fee on every donation, they have the audacity to set a default tip--usually a whopping 15%. Well not anymore.
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I just signed Justin's petition with All Out that could really change things for LGBT+ people. Add your name and join me in the fight for LGBT+ rights! a.allout.org/s/P8Egz/
Florida: Stop Erasing the Pulse Memorial Rainbow Crosswalk
After Trump directive, Florida removed rainbow crosswalk that honors the 49 people killed at Pulse. Demand the crosswalk be restored and protected!
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September 4, 2025 at 2:53 PM
I just signed Justin's petition with All Out that could really change things for LGBT+ people. Add your name and join me in the fight for LGBT+ rights! a.allout.org/s/P8Egz/
And make no mistake — this isn’t about souvenirs.
It’s about government control and censorship.
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It’s about government control and censorship.
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Erasing History in Our Parks: Why Book Bans in National Park Service Gift Shops Threaten Democracy
And make no mistake — this isn’t about souvenirs.
It’s about government control and censorship.
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August 19, 2025 at 5:45 PM
And make no mistake — this isn’t about souvenirs.
It’s about government control and censorship.
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It’s about government control and censorship.
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As professionals and as citizens, we must decide whether we will serve as stewards of culture, or as instruments of the state.
The future of libraries, museums, and archives depends on our answer.
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The future of libraries, museums, and archives depends on our answer.
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REPORT: Culture War By Executive Order and Its Impact on Libraries
As professionals and as citizens, we must decide whether we will serve as stewards of culture, or as instruments of the state. The future of libraries, museums, and archives depends on our answer.
www.everylibraryinstitute.org
August 15, 2025 at 10:12 PM
As professionals and as citizens, we must decide whether we will serve as stewards of culture, or as instruments of the state.
The future of libraries, museums, and archives depends on our answer.
www.everylibraryinstitute.org/culture_war
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The future of libraries, museums, and archives depends on our answer.
www.everylibraryinstitute.org/culture_war
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Ugandan LGBT+ refugees in Lusaka face violence and homelessness. Urge UNHCR to act – sign the petition for urgent protection! a.allout.org/s/PywXb/
Zambia: Protect Ugandan LGBT+ Refugees Now
Ugandan LGBT+ refugees in Lusaka urgently need protection and shelter. Sign now and help make a difference!
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August 13, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Ugandan LGBT+ refugees in Lusaka face violence and homelessness. Urge UNHCR to act – sign the petition for urgent protection! a.allout.org/s/PywXb/
Voters across Washington made their voices heard on Tuesday, August 5th, in support of public libraries.
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Election Results: Washington Says Yes to Libraries!
Strong Support Fueled By Strong Campaigns
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August 8, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Voters across Washington made their voices heard on Tuesday, August 5th, in support of public libraries.
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Lilit, a trans human rights defender, was detained in Dubai, denied her rights, and humiliated – all during a layover. Emirates won’t investigate. Demand justice and accountability now. Sign and share! ✈️🏳️⚧️✊ a.allout.org/s/PyeDM/
Trans activist detained in Dubai – demand justice now
Lilit Martirosyan was humiliated and denied rights while in transit through Dubai – just for being trans. Emirates refuses to investigate. Sign now for justice.
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August 4, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Lilit, a trans human rights defender, was detained in Dubai, denied her rights, and humiliated – all during a layover. Emirates won’t investigate. Demand justice and accountability now. Sign and share! ✈️🏳️⚧️✊ a.allout.org/s/PyeDM/
Check out Mr. Maple: A Guide Dog's Journey by Paul Castle on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/pen...
Mr. Maple: A Guide Dog's Journey
A whimsical picture book following a guide dog's incredible journey written and illustrated by blind author Paul Castle.
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August 1, 2025 at 1:12 AM
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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.
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The 596 Books Banned by the Department of Defense
This is a coordinated purge of literature that reflects the diverse realities of American families and students.
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July 25, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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.
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A recent study published in the Journal of Cultural Economics examined what happened when a new library branch opened in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Want Safer Neighborhoods? Invest in Libraries
When library funding goes up, crime tends to go down
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July 23, 2025 at 4:10 PM
A recent study published in the Journal of Cultural Economics examined what happened when a new library branch opened in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Our local and state governments must take proactive action immediately to defend our immigrant communities from Trump’s authoritarian agenda. sign.moveon.org/petitions/de...
Prevent mass deportation NOW!
After months of campaign threats to deploy the military and National Guard to raid our communities, President-elect Donald Trump is expected to deport record numbers of immigrants. Our local and state...
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June 30, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Our local and state governments must take proactive action immediately to defend our immigrant communities from Trump’s authoritarian agenda. sign.moveon.org/petitions/de...
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Tell your Republican Senator(s) You Don’t Want To Pay The Price For Their Billionaire Tax Breaks
Republicans in Congress are trying to ram through the Trump Tax Scam, a bill that makes extreme cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and other essential programs to pay for tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy. Under ...
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June 30, 2025 at 2:08 AM
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The data shows that investing in public libraries helps facilitate a better country.
When libraries are adequately funded, it empowers residents, boosts engagement, and enhances the quality of life.
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When libraries are adequately funded, it empowers residents, boosts engagement, and enhances the quality of life.
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The Happiest Country in the World Invests in Public Libraries
This country spends nearly 40% more than the United States on its libraries.
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June 25, 2025 at 8:26 PM
The data shows that investing in public libraries helps facilitate a better country.
When libraries are adequately funded, it empowers residents, boosts engagement, and enhances the quality of life.
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When libraries are adequately funded, it empowers residents, boosts engagement, and enhances the quality of life.
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Restore funding for flu vaccine research and development!
When it comes to the bird flu, RFK Jr.’s unfounded claims are once again causing experts to sound the alarm. He has carelessly suggested that farmers should allow bird flu to run unchecked, a plan tha...
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June 16, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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