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Teaching empathy is a threat, that's why they want to ban books.

May 09, 2023

At a time of significant violence in America's schools, the worst thing that a child could learn from school is how to be empathetic and caring towards others. At least, that is what many book banners would have you believe lately. In fact, there's video of them saying exactly that.

Banning books is just NOT, at all, about pornography

May 09, 2023

If you ask the politicians banning books why they are doing it, most will say they are just trying to protect children. But is that true?

Outside the Book: 5 Librarians from Popular Films Who Break the Stereotype

May 02, 2023

Forget the stern woman in glasses shushing everyone—librarians come in all shapes, sizes, and personalities.

EveryLibrary partners with Tik Tok influencers during National Library Week

May 02, 2023

EveryLibrary partnered with Tik Tok influencers during National Library Week to gather support for the fight against book bans in the United States.

Even FOX NEWS is reporting that parents are against book bans

May 02, 2023

Would you believe that even the latest poll from Fox News shows that 77% of parents are concerned about book bans? (click to tweet)

How School Libraries Help Students Prep for Finals

May 01, 2023

Find the support you need for exam season at your school library.

They silenced opposition to book banning in Louisiana

April 28, 2023

The Senate Education Committee REFUSED to hear opposition to book banning legislation in order to push it through. That means they need to hear from you, RIGHT NOW.

Libraries Get Involved With Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

April 26, 2023

Check out what libraries are doing to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month!

Unqualified Superintendents Want to Close Libraries and Burn Books

April 26, 2023

Spotsylvania, Virginia is the latest battleground where a community has pushed back against banning books, and the answer from politicians has been to just close the school libraries altogether. That’s right: rather than reconsider banning books, Spotsylvania County might close down it’s school libraries entirely.

Five Reasons to Use Your Campus Library during Finals

April 24, 2023

The college library provides a quiet oasis away from the busyness of the rest of campus.
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