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News and Updates

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Congress Maintains Most Federal Funding for Libraries, Museums, and Archives.

Rebuking President Trump, Congress maintains most of the federal funding for libraries, museums, and archives.

Watch "The Librarians" documentary next week. Free on PBS!

You're personally invited to watch The Librarians, a new documentary about censorship, libraries, and the fight for the right to read, premiering next week on Independent Lens on PBS. 

Restoring Constitutional Protections to Missouri Libraries

Missouri lawmakers have introduced HB3178, a bill that offers an opportunity to correct course after several years of policies that have pushed public libraries toward censorship and restricted access. HB3178 is designed to reestablish constitutional guardrails around public libraries and to refocus them on serving their communities.

EveryLibrary is Proud to Support Parents for the Freedom to Read Minnesota

EveryLibrary is proud to support the Parents for the Freedom to Read Minnesota and their efforts to fight for the right to read across the state.

Congress Must Pass Stable Budgets for IMLS and the National Archives by January 30

Congress must pass the last parts of the federal budget that include the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) by January 30th.

Legislation of Concern in 2026

EveryLibrary is monitoring state legislation and bills before Congress during the 2026 session that would limit Americans' freedom to read and think for themselves and potentially diminish or harm library services. Of most concern are proposed laws that would allow for criminal prosecution of librarians, educators, higher ed. faculty, and museum professionals. 

Pro-Library Legislation in 2026

EveryLibrary is monitoring legislation during the 2025 state and federal sessions that supports libraries, librarians, and Americans' freedom to read and think for themselves.

Read the 2025 EveryLibrary Impact Report

In 2025, EveryLibrary stood at the forefront of the national movement to protect libraries, readers, and free expression. From state legislatures to Congress, and from school boards to federal agencies, our campaigns shaped outcomes that directly influenced access to information, the profession of librarianship, and the future of public institutions.

Take Your Child to the Library Day Registration Continues to Grow

Take Your Child to the Library Day, the annual celebration that invites families to engage with all their local library has to offer, has launched its registration page for the February 7, 2026 nationwide celebration at takeyourchildtothelibrary.org. Families can also visit this site to view a map of participating libraries. 650 libraries have already signed up to participate, representing 49 US states and Canada, and registration continues to grow. 

New Hampshire House Passes SB33 - Another Book Ban Bill

Today, the New Hampshire House of Representatives voted 181-157  in support of SB 33 as amended, a chilling bill that goes beyond banning books to also censor web pages, videos, artwork, performances, and other school materials.