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What Does National Library Week Mean During a Time of Book Bans and Censorship?

April 12, 2023

National Library Week is a time to appreciate the weighty responsibilities of library staff in the face of book challenges.

They're coming for your public library (updated)

April 12, 2023

Michigan. Illinois. Missouri. Wyoming. Arkansas. Texas. Louisiana. Washington. Alabama. Virginia We have seen the march of book bannings turn into a movement to entirely defund public libraries.

EveryLibrary Has Been in the News!

April 10, 2023

EveryLibrary is dedicated to advocating for accessibility, the freedom to read, and the preservation of library resources.

Readers have less hate! Is that why they want to ban books?

April 10, 2023

What If I told you that people who read are less likely to hate? Recent events in St. Tammany Parish have shone a spotlight on learned hatred versus empathy. The family of Evette Randolf had hung a sign on their property with a simple message: “Ban Hate. Not Books.” After standing for months, the sign was burned down.

Libraries Celebrate National Poetry Month

April 04, 2023

Discover the fun and unique ways libraries highlight poetry appreciation.

New Laws Make Banned Books a Crime

March 31, 2023

Librarians and educators may be targeted for prosecution if they distribute “offensive” materials.

Bookmobiles: What Exactly Are They?

March 30, 2023

Bookmobiles are the earliest form of library outreach, and they continue to evolve over the years.

Libraries and Sustainability: A Guide

March 28, 2023

Libraries continually find ways to be kinder to the planet.

Exploring SLIDE: The School Library Investigation—Decline or Evolution?

March 28, 2023

Are you aware of the disparity between school library staffing requirements in different states and school districts?

Watsonville Libraries Work to Uplift Pajaro Valley Residents in the Wake of Devastating Floods

March 28, 2023

A recent atmospheric river which started on March 13, 2023, changed the lives of many Watsonville and Pajaro residents. Now, with schools, businesses, and the Pajaro Branch of Monterey County Free Libraries closed, and residents unable to return to their homes for lengthy periods of time, a tragedy has once again reaffirmed the essential role libraries play in providing vital resources.
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