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- 1New laws could criminalise librarians over banned booksโMany people are unaware that book banning has escalated to the point that librarians and educators could be targeted for
Library advocacy group EveryLibrary is warning that book banning in the United States has escalated beyond removals from shelves, with new state laws potentially exposing librarians and educators to criminal prosecution for distributing materials deemed offensive. The group says many people are unaware of these legal risks and is urging the public to learn more about the legislation.
- 2Campaigners warn libraries are being defunded over booksโDid you know that many politicians and far-right groups are attempting to deny your freedom to simply check out a book b
The advocacy group EveryLibrary warns that politicians and far-right groups in the United States are pushing to defund public libraries in disputes over books and programmes, saying people's freedom to check out books is under threat and local libraries could be next. The organisation is urging readers to pay attention to local library funding decisions.
- 3Campaign urges Americans to show support for librariesโShow that Americans love their libraries! ๐ Like ๐ Follow ๐ Share # library # libraries # read # reading # book # books
EveryLibrary, a US library advocacy organization, is asking Americans to publicly demonstrate their support for libraries through likes, follows, and shares. The appeal, circulated with hashtags promoting reading, books, and public libraries, aims to build visible grassroots backing for library funding and awareness. Supporters are encouraged to spread the message across social media.
- 4Spotsylvania closes school libraries amid book ban fightโSpotsylvania, Virginia, is the latest battleground where a community has pushed back against banning books, and the answ
In Spotsylvania County, Virginia, residents pushed back against efforts to ban books from school libraries. Instead of resolving the dispute, local politicians responded by closing the school libraries altogether. Library advocacy group Everylibrary is highlighting the case, calling Spotsylvania the latest battleground in the widening fight over book bans and access to reading materials in American public schools.
- 5EveryLibrary Lines Up Author Events for Banned Books Week 2026โผAuthor Events All Banned Books Week 2026 on EveryLibrary Live
EveryLibrary has announced its slate of author events for Banned Books Week 2026, to be hosted on EveryLibrary Live. The series will bring writers together with readers during the annual campaign highlighting censorship threats to books in libraries and schools. Library advocates and book lovers are following the lineup as debates over challenged titles continue across the United States.
- 6Reading Builds Empathy, Advocacy Group Argues Amid Book BansโReading is not just fundamental to learning; it helps us become better people. How so? One word: empathy. https:// actio
EveryLibrary, a library advocacy organisation, is arguing that reading does more than support learning: it makes people more empathetic. Citing the idea that readers show less hate, the group links the claim to ongoing efforts to ban books, suggesting bans may target reading's empathetic effects. The message has resonated with librarians and readers discussing literacy, censorship and the social value of books.