First, They Came for Libraries.

They won't stop until they control everything you're allowed to read.

First, Book Banners Came for School Libraries
Book challenges across the country hit record highs as public schools and libraries have been targeted by continued efforts to censor books, according to new reports released this week. Take action

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Then, They Came for School Librarians
School librarians now risk prison and hefty fines under new state laws criminalizing the distribution of books. This is a direct threat to educational freedom.  Take Action

Then, They Came for Public Libraries
Republican lawmakers are escalating book bans by threatening to defund public libraries, undermining free access to information and democratic values. Take Action

Then, They Came for Public Librarians
Proposed legislation in several states would lead to librarians facing criminal charges for the books on the shelves or simply being a member of their professional association. Other measures offer bounties of $10,000 to anyone who wants to ban a book. Take Action

Then, They Came for Your Little Free Libraries
Book bans are now targeting Little Free Libraries, with Utah officials threatening legal action against those sharing banned books. Take Action

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Then, They Came for Bookstores
In 2022, Virginia Republicans sued Barnes & Noble to prevent the sale of various books. A judge dismissed the case, upholding free speech rights. Read more

Then, They Came for Publishers
In May 2023, Tennessee enacted a law exposing book publishers and sellers to felony charges for distributing materials to public schools that could later be deemed obscene. Penalties include imprisonment for up to six years and fines of up to $100,000. Take Action

Then, They Came for Academic Libraries
In the 2023–2024 school year, more than 10,000 books were banned from U.S. public and academic libraries, tripling the previous year's number. These bans target works featuring LGBTQ+ themes, characters of color, and topics like sexual violence. Read more

Then, They Came for Military School Libraries
The Department of Defense has ordered schools for military families to remove books and lessons related to immigration, gender, and sexuality, citing compliance with new federal guidelines. Take Action

Then, They Came for the Military Academy Libraries
In May 2025, the Pentagon ordered military academies to remove books on diversity, gender identity, and race, labeling them "divisive." Take Action

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Then, They Came for the National Archives
In early 2025, Trump fired Archivist Colleen Shogan and replaced her with Marco Rubio, sparking concerns about politicizing the National Archives. Critics worry this threatens the agency’s independence and record preservation. Take Action

Then, they came for the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
In March 2025, the Trump administration placed nearly all staff of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) on administrative leave. This move, overseen by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has raised concerns about the future of federal funding for libraries and museums nationwide. Take Action

Then, they came for the Library of Congress.
In May 2025, President Trump abruptly fired Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden via email, citing concerns over her diversity initiatives and the selection of children's books. Hayden is the first woman and African American in the role. Take Action

And if we stay silent now, who will speak for your right to read tomorrow?

They won't stop until they control everything you are allowed to read.

Censorship thrives in silence. Book bans don’t just threaten stories; they threaten the freedom to think, to question, to grow.

Take action to fight back.

Because if we don't fight for books now, we may not have the right to read them later.