Read the entire 2025 EveryLibrary Impact Report:

Read the entire 2025 EveryLibrary Impact Report:

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“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.

We faced unprecedented levels of censorship, safeguarded vital funding sources, and mobilized hundreds of thousands of advocates nationwide. This year highlighted not only the urgency of our mission but also the strength and effectiveness of our model.”

Summary of the sections in the report:
🔹 Opposing the Trump Project 2025 Agenda
Led the national response defending IMLS, the Library of Congress, the National Archives, and the Smithsonian – mobilizing 250,000+ Americans against executive overreach and political interference.
🔹 Defending the Right to Read
Helped defeat harmful censorship legislation, blocked the criminalization of librarianship, and advanced Right to Read protections in states including Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, and Rhode Island.
🔹 Empowering Local Advocacy
Delivered campaign strategy, digital tools, coaching, and rapid-response support through FightForTheFirst.org, helping volunteers run professional-grade campaigns and build lasting civic power.
🔹 Building Statewide Coalitions & the National Library Alliance
Expanded coalition infrastructure nationwide, uniting librarians, parents, educators, civil rights groups, authors, and publishers to defend libraries and influence policy long-term.
🔹 Expanding Reach and Influence
Grew national engagement and visibility through campaigns and programs like EveryLibrary Live! and Take Your Child to the Library Day, reaching millions with library advocacy.
🔹 Looking Ahead
With the 250th anniversary and midterms ahead, EveryLibrary is prepared to meet intensifying challenges with proven strategy, strong partnerships, and sustained momentum.

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