#everylibrary — Public Fediverse posts

The non-profit advocacy organization EveryLibrary is launching a resource to help people run for elected offices where they can support libraries.

"When library supporters run for office, we change what’s possible for funding, access, and the future of our communities."

https://www.everylibrary.org/readleadrun

https://readleadrun.org

#libraries #NationalLibraryWeek #EveryLibrary #ReadLeadRun #USPol #ElectoralPolitics #voting

The non-profit advocacy organization EveryLibrary is launching a resource to help people run for elected offices where they can support libraries.

"When library supporters run for office, we change what’s possible for funding, access, and the future of our communities."

https://www.everylibrary.org/readleadrun

https://readleadrun.org

#libraries #NationalLibraryWeek #EveryLibrary #ReadLeadRun #USPol #ElectoralPolitics #voting

The non-profit advocacy organization EveryLibrary is launching a resource to help people run for elected offices where they can support libraries.

"When library supporters run for office, we change what’s possible for funding, access, and the future of our communities."

https://www.everylibrary.org/readleadrun

https://readleadrun.org

#libraries #NationalLibraryWeek #EveryLibrary #ReadLeadRun #USPol #ElectoralPolitics #voting

The non-profit advocacy organization EveryLibrary is launching a resource to help people run for elected offices where they can support libraries.

"When library supporters run for office, we change what’s possible for funding, access, and the future of our communities."

https://www.everylibrary.org/readleadrun

https://readleadrun.org

#libraries #NationalLibraryWeek #EveryLibrary #ReadLeadRun #USPol #ElectoralPolitics #voting

The non-profit advocacy organization EveryLibrary is launching a resource to help people run for elected offices where they can support libraries.

"When library supporters run for office, we change what’s possible for funding, access, and the future of our communities."

https://www.everylibrary.org/readleadrun

https://readleadrun.org

#libraries #NationalLibraryWeek #EveryLibrary #ReadLeadRun #USPol #ElectoralPolitics #voting

Freedom to Read Advocates Sound Alarm on Plan to Review Library Collections

Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett demand that public libraries review their collections for “age-appropriateness” and for compliance with a controversial Trump executive order on gender identity.
https://publishingperspectives.com/2025/11/freedom-to-read-advocates-sound-alarm-on-plan-to-review-library-collections/

#EveryLibrary #JohnChrastka #PENAmerica #Tennessee #TreHargett

Freedom to Read Advocates Sound Alarm on Plan to Review Library Collections

Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett demand that public libraries review their collections for “age-appropriateness” and for compliance with a controversial Trump executive order on gender identity.
https://publishingperspectives.com/2025/11/freedom-to-read-advocates-sound-alarm-on-plan-to-review-library-collections/

#EveryLibrary #JohnChrastka #PENAmerica #Tennessee #TreHargett

Freedom to Read Advocates Sound Alarm on Plan to Review Library Collections

Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett demand that public libraries review their collections for “age-appropriateness” and for compliance with a controversial Trump executive order on gender identity.
https://publishingperspectives.com/2025/11/freedom-to-read-advocates-sound-alarm-on-plan-to-review-library-collections/

#EveryLibrary #JohnChrastka #PENAmerica #Tennessee #TreHargett

Freedom to Read Advocates Sound Alarm on Plan to Review Library Collections

Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett demand that public libraries review their collections for “age-appropriateness” and for compliance with a controversial Trump executive order on gender identity.
https://publishingperspectives.com/2025/11/freedom-to-read-advocates-sound-alarm-on-plan-to-review-library-collections/

#EveryLibrary #JohnChrastka #PENAmerica #Tennessee #TreHargett

Pledge to Protect the Freedom to Read

Books open doors to new ideas, voices, and perspectives. But across the country, more and more books are being challenged, censored, or banned. This silences the stories that shape us and denies our communities the chance to learn and grow.

Stand up for every readers right to read and access every story.

http://action.everylibrary.org/bookbanpledge?recruiter_id=1039052
#BannedBookWeek #Bookstodon #EveryLibrary

At the Movies: 5 Iconic Library-Based Flicks for Summer Viewing – EveryLibrary

BY ELIZABETH ELLIS

Ah, the dog days of summer — that time of year when school is out and many of us find ourselves recovering from our fun in the sun by retreating into the safe confines of our home movie theatres, revisiting some of the classics.

Libraries, by their nature of being accessible, are community spaces and often historical landmarks that lend themselves naturally as film backdrops. Here are a few recommended summer viewing films that take place inside a library — either fictional or real — that sparked my imagination as a child and into adulthood. Can’t find them streaming, but have a DVD player? Use your library card to borrow them!

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1. The Pagemaster (1994) 

The Pagemaster, a favorite film of my youth starring Macaulay Culkin and Christopher Lloyd, was, ironically, NOT shot in a library but filmed partially at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (the interior being a soundstage). In retrospect, only seventeen minutes of the film take place in the real world, with the rest occurring in the magical realm of the book genres of Adventure, Fantasy, and Horror.

The iconic vaulted ceiling with the mystical mural that transports Culkin into the literary realm stamped itself permanently on my young mind, despite only being a visual effect. While the animation is a bit dated by today’s standards, and it has scary moments that will frighten younger viewers (take the G rating with a grain of salt, millennial parents — Mr. Hyde is truly the stuff of nightmares), I found myself intrigued from a young age by libraries and the worlds of imagination they could open up as a result of this feature. 

2. The Thomas Crown Affair  (1999)

The Thomas Crown Affair, a slick remake of the 1968 crime thriller with Pierce Brosnan and Rene Russo, features the stunning New York Public Library foyer — but in secret. In fact, Astor Hall is a stand-in for the Metropolitan Museum of Art, whose staff, according to the New York Post, refused to let director John McTiernan film an art heist within its walls.

In a sense, having the library as a sneaky stand-in for the iconic art museum feels appropriate in a film whose narrative revolves around sleight of hand and trickery. It is also an elegant, romantic film to watch, with many other landmarks of the Big Apple that fit seamlessly into this dashing caper. 

3. The Mummy  (1999)

Hailed as one of the greatest adventure films of its time, The Mummy continues to be a cult classic — and how could it not be with one of the greatest fictional heroines of the decade being none other than a librarian?

Evelyn “Evie” Carnahan (Rachel Weisz) starts off as a bit clumsy and shy, but soon proves herself to be brave, resourceful, endlessly knowledgeable, and more than a match for her male counterpart, Rick O’Connell (Brendan Fraser). While the library location of the Cairo Museum of Antiquities exists only on celluloid, this film proves that book sense is a very important skill to have on a historical adventure.

4. National Treasure  (2004) and National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets (2007)

While Nicolas Cage may be the main star on the movie posters, the true main character in the National Treasure film franchise is the Library of Congress in Washington, DC. According to From the Catbird Seat: Poetry at the Library of Congress blog, this hallowed literary institution plays a major role in the film plots, with the highly recognizable Main Reading Room prominently featured.

While there are creative liberties taken — for instance, the secret XY section off the Main Reading Room where the Book of Secrets is discovered is the stuff of movie magic — both films are satisfying homages to our country’s rich history. Best of all, heroine Dr. Abigail Chase (played by Diane Kruger) plays an archivist, whose responsibilities at the National Archives overlap closely with those of a real-life librarian — safeguarding information and preserving American cultural heritage.

Sign the pledge to vote for libraries!

5. Desk Set  (1957)

Desk Set is an oldie but a goodie. Featuring real-life lovers Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn, the film’s plot revolves around a theme that resonates with today’s audiences perhaps even more strongly than back then — the introduction of an early generation computer to replace the staff at the reference library at the Federal Broadcasting Network in New York City.

Hepburn plays librarian Bunny Watson, whose character was inspired by real-life CBS research librarian Agnes E. Law, who was well known for her knowledge on a wide range of topics. External scenes were filmed on-site at Rockefeller Center in Manhattan. Come for the eternal message that no computer circuit can ever come close to the creativity of the human brain, stay for the simmering chemistry that Tracy and Hepburn were so well known for.

Continue/Read Original Article Here: At the Movies: 5 Iconic Library-Based Flicks for Summer Viewing – EveryLibrary Action

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

Editor’s Note: I’ve attached their PDF report in this post for you.

While the threats to free expression and the right to read remain persistent and serious, the report also highlights important legislative victories in nine states that passed pro-library, pro-reader bills in the first half of the year.

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During the first half of 2025, EveryLibrary monitored over 130 bills in state legislatures across the country that directly impact libraries, library workers, and the public’s right to read. Our new report, “Codifying Censorship or Reclaiming Rights: The State-by-State 2025 Legislative Landscape for Libraries,” provides an in-depth analysis of these legislative trends and equips library leaders, civil liberties advocates, and policy stakeholders with the information they need for effective responses.

Download the report today!

These bills ranged from attempts to criminalize school librarians and redefine obscenity statutes to sweeping proposals that would cut funding, impose content restrictions, and interfere with local library governance. Conversely, nine states advanced and enacted positive legislation that protects the right to read, strengthens school and public libraries, and expands access to digital content.

The 2025 report provides a comprehensive overview of these trends, including an executive summary of 11 categories of harmful bills, such as criminalization statutes, anti-DEI mandates, and measures seeking to remove or defund library boards and local governance. These categories underscore a growing, coordinated movement aimed at legislating censorship and restricting access to books and information, particularly for marginalized communities and students.

Wins in 9 states include new laws that affirm the right to read, protect school and public librarians from harassment or prosecution, ensure access to digital content, and strengthen public policy in support of open and equitable library service.  

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This report unpacks:

• Eleven categories of harmful legislation, addressing issues ranging from redefinitions of obscenity to contract restrictions and local governance mandates.
• An overview of positive legislation that has been enacted in nine states, which affirms the right to read, protects school and public libraries, and enhances access to digital content.
• A detailed state-by-state summary indicating where these bills have passed, failed, or remain active.
• Frameworks show that progress is possible when advocates and legislators work together toward the shared values of access, inclusion, and free expression.
• Insights into the evolving nature of library coalitions, the influence of contract lobbyists, and potential opportunities for proactive legislative engagement in 2026.

Appendix A is a detailed table of bills that negatively impact libraries, organized by state and bill number for easy reference. Appendix B is a state-by-state summary of positive legislation enacted in 2025. It features annotated bill summaries, an executive overview, and links to model legislation and resources for advocates working on the front lines.

The report serves as both a diagnostic and strategic tool. While we continue to track serious threats to libraries, this report is first and foremost a roadmap for winning.

When we focus on smart policy, build the right coalitions, and tell the right story to legislators, we can make meaningful progress.

Editor’s Note: Read the rest of the story, at the below link.

Continue/Read Original Article Here: New Report: The State-by-State 2025 Legislative Landscape for Libraries – EveryLibrary

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4/ See the #EveryLibrary (@everylibrary) response:
https://www.everylibrary.org/trump_administration_ends_school_book_ban_consent_decree

"… Instead of addressing these documented harms, the Trump Administration has dismissed this case and 11 other similar ones, labeling such complaints as "meritless" and ignoring the documented instances of censorship, harassment, and discrimination in schools. Why is censorship, which silences students and restricts their access to education, not a priority for the administration? Why is the Office for Civil Rights being stripped of its capacity to hold districts accountable for these actions?"

Advocacy: #EveryLibrary Releases 2023 Impact Report & More Headlines https://www.infodocket.com/2024/01/15/nyc-libraries-spared-from-further-cuts-in-upcoming-budget-mayor-says-massachusetts-considers-banning-book-bans-in-response-to-rise-in-challenges-more-headlines/ #libraries #publiclibraries

There's a really good post by #EveryLibrary about how you can best support your local libraries and library workers through these bonkers times.

https://www.askamanager.org/2023/10/this-is-how-you-can-protect-your-local-library.html

#library #libraries #BookBans #BannedBooks

Please add your support to this #Prison #Library legislation from #EveryLibrary

https://action.everylibrary.org/prisonlibact2023

What Else Do #Parents Who Believe #Librarians Should Be #Prosecuted for #Library #Materials Think?: #BookCensorshipNews, October 13, 2023

#BookRiot and #EveryLibrary have teamed up to execute a series of #surveys exploring #parental #perceptions of #libraries, and our first #datasets were #released at the end of September.

https://bookriot.com/parental-perceptions-of-the-public-library/

@taylorlorenz
I just signed this petition to the Houston Independent School District. (Thanks to #EveryLibrary.)
https://www.saveschoollibrarians.org/hisdpunishment

New Report From #EveryLibrary: “Unpacking 2023 #Legislation of Concern for #Libraries” https://www.infodocket.com/2023/06/20/unpacking-2023-legislation-of-concern-for-libraries-a-new-report-from-everylibrary/

#EveryLibrary: “Landmark Civil Rights Agreement Over Book Bans in Forsyth County (GA) Schools” https://www.infodocket.com/2023/05/21/everylibrary-landmark-civil-rights-agreement-over-book-bans-in-forsyth-county-ga-schools/ #bookbans #libraries #books

The same week that Nora Roberts made a donation to EveryLibrary Institute, her books were banned in schools in Florida!

Now she's challenging you to join her by participating in the #NoraRobertsChallenge by making a tax-deductible donation to fight against book bans and challenging your friends to do the same.

"I have always believed that libraries are essential to our society and the preservation of our democracy. They provide access to knowledge and ideas that are critical for personal and intellectual growth." -Nora Roberts

https://www.everylibraryinstitute.org/norarobertschallenge

#Books #book #BookBans #BookBanning #Libraries #Authors #Writers #WritingCommunity #EveryLibrary #Library #Librarians #Information #News #InformationProfessionals

The same week that Nora Roberts made a donation to EveryLibrary Institute, her books were banned in schools in Florida!

Now she's challenging you to join her by participating in the #NoraRobertsChallenge by making a tax-deductible donation to fight against book bans and challenging your friends to do the same.

"I have always believed that libraries are essential to our society and the preservation of our democracy. They provide access to knowledge and ideas that are critical for personal and intellectual growth." -Nora Roberts

https://www.everylibraryinstitute.org/norarobertschallenge

#Books #book #BookBans #BookBanning #Libraries #Authors #Writers #WritingCommunity #EveryLibrary #Library #Librarians #Information #News #InformationProfessionals

The same week that Nora Roberts made a donation to EveryLibrary Institute, her books were banned in schools in Florida!

Now she's challenging you to join her by participating in the #NoraRobertsChallenge by making a tax-deductible donation to fight against book bans and challenging your friends to do the same.

"I have always believed that libraries are essential to our society and the preservation of our democracy. They provide access to knowledge and ideas that are critical for personal and intellectual growth." -Nora Roberts

https://www.everylibraryinstitute.org/norarobertschallenge

#Books #book #BookBans #BookBanning #Libraries #Authors #Writers #WritingCommunity #EveryLibrary #Library #Librarians #Information #News #InformationProfessionals

The same week that Nora Roberts made a donation to EveryLibrary Institute, her books were banned in schools in Florida!

Now she's challenging you to join her by participating in the #NoraRobertsChallenge by making a tax-deductible donation to fight against book bans and challenging your friends to do the same.

"I have always believed that libraries are essential to our society and the preservation of our democracy. They provide access to knowledge and ideas that are critical for personal and intellectual growth." -Nora Roberts

https://www.everylibraryinstitute.org/norarobertschallenge

#Books #book #BookBans #BookBanning #Libraries #Authors #Writers #WritingCommunity #EveryLibrary #Library #Librarians #Information #News #InformationProfessionals

The same week that Nora Roberts made a donation to EveryLibrary Institute, her books were banned in schools in Florida!

Now she's challenging you to join her by participating in the #NoraRobertsChallenge by making a tax-deductible donation to fight against book bans and challenging your friends to do the same.

"I have always believed that libraries are essential to our society and the preservation of our democracy. They provide access to knowledge and ideas that are critical for personal and intellectual growth." -Nora Roberts

https://www.everylibraryinstitute.org/norarobertschallenge

#Books #book #BookBans #BookBanning #Libraries #Authors #Writers #WritingCommunity #EveryLibrary #Library #Librarians #Information #News #InformationProfessionals

The book ban surge gripping America’s schools and libraries | The Independent
#BookBans
#America
#Schools
#Libraries
#LGBT
#LGBTQIA
#Race
#Racism
#FirstAmendment
#Texas
#ACLU
#PEN
#Tennessee
#DeSantis
#Republicans
#Florida
#EveryLibrary
#Teachers
#LibraryWorkers
#ParentalRights
#ReligiousGroups
#RightWingActivists
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/book-bans-censorship-lgbt-b2325804.html

The book ban surge gripping America’s schools and libraries | The Independent
#BookBans
#America
#Schools
#Libraries
#LGBT
#LGBTQIA
#Race
#Racism
#FirstAmendment
#Texas
#ACLU
#PEN
#Tennessee
#DeSantis
#Republicans
#Florida
#EveryLibrary
#Teachers
#LibraryWorkers
#ParentalRights
#ReligiousGroups
#RightWingActivists
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/book-bans-censorship-lgbt-b2325804.html

The book ban surge gripping America’s schools and libraries | The Independent
#BookBans
#America
#Schools
#Libraries
#LGBT
#LGBTQIA
#Race
#Racism
#FirstAmendment
#Texas
#ACLU
#PEN
#Tennessee
#DeSantis
#Republicans
#Florida
#EveryLibrary
#Teachers
#LibraryWorkers
#ParentalRights
#ReligiousGroups
#RightWingActivists
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/book-bans-censorship-lgbt-b2325804.html

The book ban surge gripping America’s schools and libraries | The Independent
#BookBans
#America
#Schools
#Libraries
#LGBT
#LGBTQIA
#Race
#Racism
#FirstAmendment
#Texas
#ACLU
#PEN
#Tennessee
#DeSantis
#Republicans
#Florida
#EveryLibrary
#Teachers
#LibraryWorkers
#ParentalRights
#ReligiousGroups
#RightWingActivists
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/book-bans-censorship-lgbt-b2325804.html

The book ban surge gripping America’s schools and libraries | The Independent
#BookBans
#America
#Schools
#Libraries
#LGBT
#LGBTQIA
#Race
#Racism
#FirstAmendment
#Texas
#ACLU
#PEN
#Tennessee
#DeSantis
#Republicans
#Florida
#EveryLibrary
#Teachers
#LibraryWorkers
#ParentalRights
#ReligiousGroups
#RightWingActivists
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/book-bans-censorship-lgbt-b2325804.html

Want to tell Congress how restrictive licenses prevent libraries from sharing information?

Register for March for Libraries with #EveryLibrary, @internetarchive, #PublicKnowledge and remind them that libraries are a growing organism.

https://www.everylibrary.org/m4libraries2023_signup