VoteLibraries

The VoteLibraries initiative is designed to assist libraries in their mission to ensure that all citizens who want to vote are ready to.

[EveryLibrary @EveryLibrary]

Here's the Election Night news from Great Falls. It's a big win for the library and their community. https://t.co/LcIovILvFE

[EveryLibrary @EveryLibrary]

Wonderful news in Great Falls, MT: The library levy passed! It will generate $1.55 million and basically double its operating revenue. We are proud of our work with the library team and the Yes campaign. We can't wait to see this new funding in action! #librarywatchparty

[EveryLibrary @EveryLibrary]

Thrilled to report that the Sugar Grove (IL) Public Library passed a new operating referendum last night, effectively doubling its budget. We were proud to be a pro-bono advisor and give a direct donation to the Yes for SGPL Committee. #librarywatchparty https://t.co/LOh8coqFH0

[EveryLibrary @EveryLibrary]

Montana Action Alert: The state House votes on HB234 on TH 2/9. MLA is 5 votes short of defeating this bad bill!

You can help stop the prosecution of school librarians and educators under criminal obscenity law. Contact your state Rep now. 

https://t.co/1oceYzRQIk

[everylibraryinstitute @ELInstituteNFP]

This November, voters will consider book bans when voting: 95% of Democrats, 80% of independents, and 53% of Republicans are against book bans.

Download the new report from @elinstitute today.

https://t.co/os83ZYD9Bz #bannedbooks #banned #library #libraries #librarianship

[LJ's infoDOCKET (@infoDOCKET on Bluesky) @infodocket]

EveryLibrary Institute Releases Survey Findings From Public Opinion Poll on Voter Perceptions of Book Bans and #Censorship https://t.co/IRwTtPcxcF #libraries #publiclibraries #bannedbooks @EveryLibrary

[VoteLibraries @votelibraries]

The Library Advocacy and Funding Conference brings experts from outside of libraries to help library leaders build political power and cultivate supporters in meaningful ways. Join us Sept 26-28 online and on-demand. Register now at https://t.co/k16rVeRTCn @everylibrary

[EveryLibrary @EveryLibrary]

They defunded the library because it contained books by and about LGBTQ+ people.

https://t.co/Asg1YhS5pR

[EveryLibrary @EveryLibrary]

We are proud of our annual collaboration with @LibraryJournal to analyze and understand library ballot measures, referendum, bonds, and levies across the country. Our 2021 deep dive (with tables) report is live on LJ now.
https://t.co/8hxSlR5DPU

[Book Riot @BookRiot]

"Book Riot is matching donations up to $5,000 USD to EveryLibrary..."
https://t.co/AvnHjteyGq

[VoteLibraries @votelibraries]

Early #votelibraries results from Chesterfield Township, MI where the library is on the ballot today to build a new library. Happy to see Yes 1,419 to No 558 trend. Lots left to report... @EveryLibrary worked this campaign with the wonderful leadership team and Yes Committee.

[LJ's infoDOCKET (@infoDOCKET on Bluesky) @infodocket]

New Bills Aim to Support School #Libraries in #Michigan (via @FOX47News) https://t.co/qFeDIaYPLr @michiganmame @EveryLibrary #legislation

[Library Journal @LibraryJournal]

The EveryLibrary Institute Acquires NationDigital (via @EveryLibrary) https://t.co/uAbmpL2Tbt More Info https://t.co/VhsiB9MjnX #libraries #funding

[John Chrastka @MrChrastka]

The list of funding sources that #libraries could/should access from ARPA during the recovery and in federal programs post-COVID is huge. Get the facts - and get started - with an archive of my @smartlibraries @EveryLibrary webinar last week... https://t.co/kKUUhjfh3j

[EveryLibrary @EveryLibrary]

We're celebrating today with the McCall, ID Library on passing a $4.2 million bond to build a new library for their thriving town. It passed with 77% Yes after not reaching a super-majority on the 2020 ballot. We are proud to have worked with them on both campaigns.

[EveryLibrary @EveryLibrary]

We're looking forward to our Virtual Happy Hour and Silent Auction w/ @nycsla on Mon 4/19 at 6pm EDT to benefit our school library advocacy campaign. Join us and some fantastic special guests to celebrate and support school librarians! RSVP https://t.co/HzDyvnbVAl

[John Chrastka @MrChrastka]

Just wrapped a great webinar planning call w/ @LibraryAware on "ballot success" I'm presenting with Diane @RIVPUBLIB for @EveryLibrary on Tues 3/9 at 2p ET. If your library is on (or thinking about) the ballot, please join us for real-world insights. https://t.co/DPWwTgebyP

[Library Journal @LibraryJournal]

Despite partisan clashes, the COVID-19 pandemic, and economic headwinds, voters largely came through for public libraries: Libraries on the Ballot | Referenda 2020 https://t.co/SvoobqU8Qb