EveryLibrary tracked 60 library elections in 22 states: 41 passed, 19 failed. Both measures to defund or close libraries failed. Statewide tax votes brought mixed results for library funding.
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November 4, 2026 at 5:32 PM
EveryLibrary tracked 60 library elections in 22 states: 41 passed, 19 failed. Both measures to defund or close libraries failed. Statewide tax votes brought mixed results for library funding.
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Election Day 2026 with EveryLibrary: Tracking Library Votes Across the Country
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November 3, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Election Day 2026 with EveryLibrary: Tracking Library Votes Across the Country
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EveryLibrary is now on Substack!
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Read about Banned Books Week, legislative updates, and examples of people taking action for libraries and the freedom to read.
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Read about Banned Books Week, legislative updates, and examples of people taking action for libraries and the freedom to read.
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The October 2026 Stacks
Your monthly round-up from EveryLibrary
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November 2, 2026 at 8:00 PM
EveryLibrary is now on Substack!
Click the link to read the October monthly round-up.
Read about Banned Books Week, legislative updates, and examples of people taking action for libraries and the freedom to read.
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Click the link to read the October monthly round-up.
Read about Banned Books Week, legislative updates, and examples of people taking action for libraries and the freedom to read.
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EveryLibrary is sending our support to the O'Fallon Public Library and its ballot measure to bring a new library building to the community.
We are tracking library votes across the country - read more here: buff.ly/Gm1epPV
We are tracking library votes across the country - read more here: buff.ly/Gm1epPV
November 4, 2026 at 12:00 AM
EveryLibrary is sending our support to the O'Fallon Public Library and its ballot measure to bring a new library building to the community.
We are tracking library votes across the country - read more here: buff.ly/Gm1epPV
We are tracking library votes across the country - read more here: buff.ly/Gm1epPV
EveryLibrary is sending our support to the Berkeley Public Library on the bond measure to repair and renovate their library.
We are tracking library votes across the country - read more here: buff.ly/Gm1epPV
We are tracking library votes across the country - read more here: buff.ly/Gm1epPV
November 3, 2026 at 10:30 PM
EveryLibrary is sending our support to the Berkeley Public Library on the bond measure to repair and renovate their library.
We are tracking library votes across the country - read more here: buff.ly/Gm1epPV
We are tracking library votes across the country - read more here: buff.ly/Gm1epPV
EveryLibrary is sending our support to the Palm Beach County Library System on the bond measure for construction, reconstruction, expansion, and improving library facilities.
We are tracking library votes across the country - read more here: buff.ly/Gm1epPV
We are tracking library votes across the country - read more here: buff.ly/Gm1epPV
November 3, 2026 at 10:00 PM
EveryLibrary is sending our support to the Palm Beach County Library System on the bond measure for construction, reconstruction, expansion, and improving library facilities.
We are tracking library votes across the country - read more here: buff.ly/Gm1epPV
We are tracking library votes across the country - read more here: buff.ly/Gm1epPV
EveryLibrary is sending our support to the Grand County Library District and everyone working to renew the local levy and restore the tax rate.
We are tracking library votes across the country - read more here: buff.ly/Gm1epPV
We are tracking library votes across the country - read more here: buff.ly/Gm1epPV
November 3, 2026 at 8:12 PM
EveryLibrary is sending our support to the Grand County Library District and everyone working to renew the local levy and restore the tax rate.
We are tracking library votes across the country - read more here: buff.ly/Gm1epPV
We are tracking library votes across the country - read more here: buff.ly/Gm1epPV
EveryLibrary is sending our support to the dedicated members of the Yes For Bourbonnais Library Committee who have organized, informed, and activated their community to vote yes for the Bourbonnais Public Library District!
November 3, 2026 at 8:28 PM
EveryLibrary is sending our support to the dedicated members of the Yes For Bourbonnais Library Committee who have organized, informed, and activated their community to vote yes for the Bourbonnais Public Library District!
EveryLibrary is sending our support to the members of the Saline County Library Alliance who have worked tirelessly on the Vote No campaign against a measure that would defund the Saline County Library.
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We are tracking library votes across the country: buff.ly/Gm1epPV
November 4, 2026 at 1:30 AM
EveryLibrary is sending our support to the members of the Saline County Library Alliance who have worked tirelessly on the Vote No campaign against a measure that would defund the Saline County Library.
We are tracking library votes across the country: buff.ly/Gm1epPV
We are tracking library votes across the country: buff.ly/Gm1epPV
EveryLibrary is sending our support to the members of the Vote YES for the St. Clairsville Library 2026 committee who have organized, informed, and activated their community to vote yes for their library!
We are tracking library votes across the country - read more here: buff.ly/Gm1epPV
We are tracking library votes across the country - read more here: buff.ly/Gm1epPV
November 4, 2026 at 12:30 AM
EveryLibrary is sending our support to the members of the Vote YES for the St. Clairsville Library 2026 committee who have organized, informed, and activated their community to vote yes for their library!
We are tracking library votes across the country - read more here: buff.ly/Gm1epPV
We are tracking library votes across the country - read more here: buff.ly/Gm1epPV
EveryLibrary is sending our support to the @yes4librariestrl and Timberland Library Workers. These dedicated library supporters have worked tirelessly to inform, inspire, and activate residents to support the ballot measure for the Timberland Regional Library.
November 3, 2026 at 11:00 PM
EveryLibrary is sending our support to the @yes4librariestrl and Timberland Library Workers. These dedicated library supporters have worked tirelessly to inform, inspire, and activate residents to support the ballot measure for the Timberland Regional Library.
EveryLibrary is sending our support to the dedicated volunteers of the Committee in Support of a Hancock Area District Library Millage, who have been educating community members about the measure and encouraging voters to "Vote Yes" for the library!
November 3, 2026 at 9:00 PM
EveryLibrary is sending our support to the dedicated volunteers of the Committee in Support of a Hancock Area District Library Millage, who have been educating community members about the measure and encouraging voters to "Vote Yes" for the library!
EveryLibrary is sending our support to the Yes for Indy Committee. These dedicated supporters have worked tirelessly to inform, inspire, and activate residents to support the ballot measure for the Independence Public Library.
We are tracking library votes across the country: buff.ly/Gm1epPV
We are tracking library votes across the country: buff.ly/Gm1epPV
November 4, 2026 at 1:00 AM
EveryLibrary is sending our support to the Yes for Indy Committee. These dedicated supporters have worked tirelessly to inform, inspire, and activate residents to support the ballot measure for the Independence Public Library.
We are tracking library votes across the country: buff.ly/Gm1epPV
We are tracking library votes across the country: buff.ly/Gm1epPV
EveryLibrary is sending our support to the dedicated members of the Supporters of FDL Referendum who have organized, informed, and activated their community to vote yes for their library! A successful referendum would allow the Fondulac District Library to increase revenue for operations.
November 3, 2026 at 9:30 PM
EveryLibrary is sending our support to the dedicated members of the Supporters of FDL Referendum who have organized, informed, and activated their community to vote yes for their library! A successful referendum would allow the Fondulac District Library to increase revenue for operations.
EveryLibrary is sending our support to Friends of the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library of the Las Cruces Public Libraries. These dedicated supporters have worked hard to make sure residents are informed about the bond measure.
We are tracking library votes - read more here: buff.ly/Gm1epPV
We are tracking library votes - read more here: buff.ly/Gm1epPV
November 3, 2026 at 11:30 PM
EveryLibrary is sending our support to Friends of the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library of the Las Cruces Public Libraries. These dedicated supporters have worked hard to make sure residents are informed about the bond measure.
We are tracking library votes - read more here: buff.ly/Gm1epPV
We are tracking library votes - read more here: buff.ly/Gm1epPV
We are kicking off our Library Watch Party 2026 tonight when polls close at 7:30p EST in OH, with 15 libraries on the ballot; NC, with a statewide property tax Amendment; and WV with one library in front of the voters. Follow along here and get hourly updates at buff.ly/Gm1epPV
Election Day 2026 with EveryLibrary: Tracking Library Votes Across the Country
Over 90% of funding for public libraries comes from the local tax base. That’s why we founded EveryLibrary as a political action committee and have dedicated the past 14 years to working with…
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November 4, 2026 at 12:29 AM
We are kicking off our Library Watch Party 2026 tonight when polls close at 7:30p EST in OH, with 15 libraries on the ballot; NC, with a statewide property tax Amendment; and WV with one library in front of the voters. Follow along here and get hourly updates at buff.ly/Gm1epPV
📰 New EveryLibrary Medium Article 🗞️
Some library visitors may never leave! From mischievous spirits to mysterious footsteps, discover five libraries with haunting tales, ghost tours, and even ghost cams.
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Some library visitors may never leave! From mischievous spirits to mysterious footsteps, discover five libraries with haunting tales, ghost tours, and even ghost cams.
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October 30, 2026 at 6:30 PM
📰 New EveryLibrary Medium Article 🗞️
Some library visitors may never leave! From mischievous spirits to mysterious footsteps, discover five libraries with haunting tales, ghost tours, and even ghost cams.
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Some library visitors may never leave! From mischievous spirits to mysterious footsteps, discover five libraries with haunting tales, ghost tours, and even ghost cams.
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Happy World Digital Preservation Day! To celebrate, I'm sharing a story I wrote a little while back for @everylibrary.bsky.social on the ethical and practical importance of the @archive.org and holding us accountable in a digital age :3
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November 5, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Happy World Digital Preservation Day! To celebrate, I'm sharing a story I wrote a little while back for @everylibrary.bsky.social on the ethical and practical importance of the @archive.org and holding us accountable in a digital age :3
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Libraries and the Work of Unfreezing Cold Cases by @EveryLibrary medium.com/everylibrary...
Libraries and the Work of Unfreezing Cold Cases
How digitization, archives, and genealogy support the search for answers
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October 25, 2026 at 6:22 PM
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Libraries and the Work of Unfreezing Cold Cases
How digitization, archives, and genealogy support the search for answers
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How digitization, archives, and genealogy support the search for answers
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Libraries and the Work of Unfreezing Cold Cases
How digitization, archives, and genealogy support the search for answers
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October 24, 2026 at 12:06 PM
Libraries and the Work of Unfreezing Cold Cases
How digitization, archives, and genealogy support the search for answers
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How digitization, archives, and genealogy support the search for answers
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Explore EveryLibrary’s Election Season collection on Medium, featuring 22 articles to inform, inspire, and keep you reading throughout the season.
Start with one, share a favorite, and invite your fellow library supporters to read along.
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October 23, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Explore EveryLibrary’s Election Season collection on Medium, featuring 22 articles to inform, inspire, and keep you reading throughout the season.
Start with one, share a favorite, and invite your fellow library supporters to read along.
📲 Scan the QR code or visit EveryLibrary on Medium.
Start with one, share a favorite, and invite your fellow library supporters to read along.
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A Radical Minority of Republicans Want To Defund Libraries… Again action.everylibrary.org/a_radical_mi...
A Radical Minority of Republicans Want To Defund Libraries… Again
EveryLibrary has been fighting against these cuts since the first efforts to eliminate federal funding for libraries in 2017.
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October 23, 2026 at 7:05 PM
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