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We put together everything you need to launch a run for office at ReadLeadRun.org #NationalLibraryWeek #library #libraries #librarianship #Read #Reading

There has never been a more important moment for library supporters to run for office. That's why we partnered with NationBuilder to offer you this great tool to search for local open opportunities to run for office. #nationallibraryweek #readleadrun bit.ly/4cmQpib

REMEMBER THIS!!!! The people with the power to cut library budgets and ban books are elected officials. You could have the power to fund libraries and save books. But only if you take the first step and run for office. We made it easy here - ReadLeadRun.org #nationalibraryweek #library #reading

Every decision about your local library is made by someone in office. That someone should be you. That's why @everylibrary.bsky.social launched Read. Lead. RUN! #nationallibraryweek #library #libraries #read #reading www.everylibrary.org/carerun

Want to take action against H.R. 7661? Use the @_everylibrary_ action center to urge your representative to vote NO, or better, yet, to not take it up for a vote. Find the action center at the link below (🔗 also in bio) 📖 bit.ly/HR7661-action

The Undersigned:

WNDB stands alongside over 100 grassroots and national advocacy organizations, publishers, booksellers, parent groups, and professional associations in opposition to H.R. 7661. Use the EveryLibrary action center to contact your representative(s): 📖 bit.ly/HR7661-action

National Library Week is a great week to run for office to support libraries! We made it easy at ReadLeadRun.org #NationalLibraryWeek #library #libraries #librarianship #Read #Reading

We made it easier to get started running for office at ReadLeadRun.org #NationalLibraryWeek #library #libraries #librarianship #Read #Reading

Yes, but WHAT WAS THE NAME OF THE BOOK?!?!

Tired of book bans? Tired of libraries being defunded? Those decisions are made by elected officials. You should be one. We made it easy to get started at ReadLeadRun.org #nationallibraryweek #read #reading #library #libraries

There has never been a more important moment for library supporters to run for office. That's why we partnered with NationBuilder to offer you this great tool to search for local open opportunities to run for office. via @everylibrary.bsky.social #nationallibraryweek #readleadrun bit.ly/4cmQpib

This guide was created to help readers, library workers, trustees, advocates, and supporters take the next step from champion to candidate. via @everylibrary.bsky.social #nationalibraryweek #readleadrun #library #libraries #read #reading www.everylibrary.org/guide

LOVE this initiative from @everylibrary.bsky.social. They continue to carve out new territory in efforts to fight for our libraries and civil rights. @irishalpern.bsky.social is running for office, and so am I. Why not you?

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Support libraries during #nationallibraryweek!

Library books are purchased with our own money. Why does Congress get to decide if I should be allowed to read them? Oppose H.R. 7661. Sign the petition at buff.ly/NO651Ng

Love libraries? Run for office! Find out more at ReadLeadRun.org #NationalLibraryWeek #library #libraries #librarianship #Read #Reading

You're already a reader. You already believe in libraries. Now it’s time to lead. When readers and library supporters like you step into leadership roles, they help shape the future of their communities. buff.ly/mBJm7wT #NationalLibraryWeek #library #libraries #librarianship #Read #Reading

This is what happens when people who care about libraries run for office. We made it easy to start your campaign at ReadLeadRun.org #NationalLibraryWeek #library #libraries #librarianship #Read #Reading

We made it easier to get started running for office at ReadLeadRun.org #NationalLibraryWeek #library #libraries #librarianship #Read #Reading

This guide was created to help readers, library workers, trustees, advocates, and supporters take the next step from champion to candidate. via @everylibrary.bsky.social #nationalibraryweek #readleadrun #library #libraries #read #reading www.everylibrary.org/guide

Once you’re on the ballot, you are officially a candidate. That’s a powerful shift. Because now, instead of wondering if you belong in the conversation, you are part of it. buff.ly/JT6fAUL #NationalLibraryWeek #library #libraries #librarianship #Read #Reading

This is what happens when library supporters are elected! But library supporters are only elected if they run. If you support libraries, RUN!!! We made it easy to get started at ReadLeadRun.org

4) Run for office! Elected officials are the ones you make decisions about funding libraries. If you love libraries, we made it easy to get started running for office at ReadLeadRun.org

The best support they can receive is you running for office! We made it easy here - ReadLeadRun.org

This is what happens when library supporters get elected to office. YOU SHOULD RUN! Get started here - ReadLeadRun.org

Not a teacher nor a drag queen nor a librarian. It's a pastor who spent his time railing against the inclusion of HEARTSTOPPER in a public school library. Accusations are confessions. This is *deeply* disturbing. www.cincinnati.com/story/news/l...

THIS IS WHY YOU NEED TO RUN FOR OFFICE!!! Get started here - ReadLeadRun.org

Rutherford County Library (TN)–yes, the one that fired Luanne James–has eliminated the right to read policies. They already did, but now they've simply formalized it. www.tennessean.com/story/news/e...

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Fake news is free. Journalism is behind a paywall. You can access journalism with a library card at almost any library.

There has never been a more important moment for library supporters to run for office. That's why we partnered with NationBuilder to offer you this great tool to search for local open opportunities to run for office. via @everylibrary.bsky.social #nationallibraryweek #readleadrun bit.ly/4cmQpib

There has never been a more important moment for library supporters to run for office. That's why we partnered with NationBuilder to offer you this great tool to search for local open opportunities to run for office. via @everylibrary.bsky.social #nationallibraryweek #readleadrun bit.ly/4cmQpib

National Library Week is a great week to run for office to support libraries! We made it easy at ReadLeadRun.org #NationalLibraryWeek #library #libraries #librarianship #Read #Reading

People trying to remove books from libraries insist it's not a book ban. Everyone wants to ban a book, but no one wants to be a book banner.

Free people read freely!

And we made it easy to support the IMLS at saveimls.org! #NationalLibraryWeek #library #libraries #librarianship #Read #Reading

National Library Week is a great week to run for office to support libraries! We made it easy at ReadLeadRun.org #NationalLibraryWeek #library #libraries #librarianship #Read #Reading

There has never been a more important moment for library supporters to step into leadership. That's why we partnered with NationBuilder to offer you this great tool to search for local open opportunities to run for office. #nationallibraryweek #readleadrun bit.ly/4cmQpib

Censored and defunded Libraries are the canary in the coal mine. We must fight to fund free access to information and knowledge for all citizens. Libraries are the corner stone of a society with free access to learn, grow and contribute to our future.

There has never been a more important moment for library supporters to run for office. That's why we partnered with NationBuilder to offer you this great tool to search for local open opportunities to run for office. via @everylibrary.bsky.social #nationallibraryweek #readleadrun bit.ly/4cmQpib

"Moments like this compelled me to do more than just be an advocate. To do more than volunteer in my daughter’s school. I was compelled to be that change I wanted to see in our district." - Micheal Garza via @everylibrary.bsky.social #nationallibraryweek #readleadrun bit.ly/4sGiK7Z

There has never been a more important moment for library supporters to run for office. That's why we partnered with NationBuilder to offer you this great tool to search for local open opportunities to run for office. via @everylibrary.bsky.social #nationallibraryweek #readleadrun bit.ly/4cmQpib

Don't let the American government decide what books you and your family are allowed to read. action.everylibrary.org/hr_7661 via @everylibrary.bsky.social

When readers and library supporters like you step into leadership roles, they bring the values of access, curiosity, and service to the heart of government, helping shape the future of their communities. readleadrun.org #NationalLibraryWeek #library #libraries #librarianship #Read #Reading

We put together everything you need to launch a run for office at ReadLeadRun.org #NationalLibraryWeek #library #libraries #librarianship #Read #Reading

ALL OF THIS! Also, we made it easy to fight for IMLS at saveimls.org #NationalLibraryWeek #library #libraries #librarianship #Read #Reading

Running for office might feel like a big leap, but if you care about libraries, your community already needs you in the room where decisions are made. buff.ly/JT6fAUL via @everylibrary.bsky.social #NationalLibraryWeek #library #libraries #librarianship #Read #Reading