Results of last year’s library elections show strong support for existing work, but also caution about new initiatives.
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EveryLibrary Assesses 2025 and Looks Ahead
Political action committee EveryLibrary has released its 2025 annual impact report, detailing its recent efforts to create pro-library model legislation and encourage coalition-building related to librarianship.
‘Placeless’ Author Traces the Roots and Realities of Mass Homelessness in America
“Patrick Markee spent two decades walking through New York City’s tunnels, armories and intake centers. His book asks: what if homelessness isn’t a personal failing, but the result of policy choices?”
Housing
Everyone is talking about the need for affordable housing.
Playing Politics with Children in Need
“We’ve systemically defunded vital social services for years in Oklahoma now, almost like a blood sport for political gain,” said state Rep. Forrest Bennett, a Democrat. “It’s at the expense of plenty of folks who need our compassion and get cruelty instead, especially kids.”
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Salem Public Library Budget Cuts Disappoint Community
“No librarian wants to cut hours, we want to expand libraries if we could,” said Interim City Librarian Bridget Esqueda.
Since Becoming Fine-Free, Over 21,000 Items Have Been Returned to Houston Public Libraries, Officials Say
Meeting the Needs of Library Communities During COVID-19
How are needs being met for people who are experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic?
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Fine Free Map
The Urban Libraries Council (ULC) created an interactive map of libraries that have gone fine free (regularly updated).
St. Paul Libraries See a Boost After Going Fine-Free
A year later, circulation has grown 1.8% citywide, with some branches seeing double-digit increases.