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The latest information in the fight for school libraries and school librarians. Brought to you by Follett and EveryLibrary

We Applaud Aidan On His Courage to Fight for His School Librarian

June 16, 2026

When he heard that his high school librarian was being cut from his Massachusetts school, student Aidan Pasic reached out to EveryLibrary for help saving the position. We were happy to provide pro-bono resources to help him fight back. Your donations made it possible to support his campaign!

Nearly 60 Percent of Schools Don’t Have Fully Funded School Libraries!

June 09, 2026

Our children deserve the opportunity to learn, explore, and succeed. School libraries help make that possible. Yet, nearly 60 percent of schools don't have fully funded school libraries! It's no surprise that reading scores are dropping nationwide.

Rhode Island Students Need School Librarians - Pass S2078 / H7417

June 02, 2026

Please sign and share the petition to ensure that all Rhode Island public schools have a full-time, certified school librarian and an adequately funded school library to support teaching and learning.

Where Have All the NJ School Librarians Gone?

April 15, 2026

April is School Library Month, and it’s a time when schools, organizations, and communities recognize school libraries with resolutions and their contribution to the education system. 

EveryLibrary Launches “Be Mighty for Your School Library” Pledge with Kwame Alexander and One Word at a Time

April 10, 2026

EveryLibrary, the national political action committee for libraries, is proud to announce the launch of the “Be Mighty for Your School Library” campaign in partnership with Newbery Medal–winning author Kwame Alexander and his nonprofit One Word at a Time.

Be Mighty for Your Library

April 02, 2026

A National Poetry Month Challenge for Public Libraries April 10 – April 25, 2026 Brought to you by Kwame Alexander, EveryLibrary, and One Word at a Time

Federal Legislation Impacting the Right to Read in K-12 School Libraries

March 30, 2026

EveryLibrary is actively engaged in federal legislation that will shape the future of school libraries, student access to information, and the professional autonomy of educators and librarians. While most decisions about school library collections are made at the state and local level, federal policy can influence those decisions through funding, program design, and civil rights protections.  

Save The Franklin Librarian

March 10, 2026

We received an email from an 11th Grader at Franklin County Technical School in Turners Falls, Massachusetts, alerting saying that due to a "spike" in the cost of health insurance, the school will be cutting six positions, "and one of them is our only librarian". The student said that the board vote is only a week away, on March 11th, 2026. "[Our librarian] is likely lost. Our school will likely be without a library for the 2026-2027 school year." 

Protecting Missouri Students' Right to Read with HB3311

February 24, 2026

Missouri has the opportunity with HB3311 (2026) to reaffirm in state statute the values about reading and school libraries that define its public schools. These include protecting the right of students to read freely, upholding the civil rights and dignity of all students, and recognizing the professional integrity of the school librarian workforce. 

The Need for S.2685 - Establishing School Library Standards in Massachusetts

February 17, 2026

Massachusetts is currently considering S.2865, "An Act Relative to School Library Standards", legislation that would establish a statewide framework defining the essential components of an effective school library program. The bill has advanced from the Joint Committee on Education and is now before the Senate Ways & Means Committee, marking a significant step in the legislative process.
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