Don't censor research databases in Utah! Take action today: letutahread.org/hb473

Utah has banned a 17th book statewide -- Tricks, by Ellen Hopkins. This is the THIRD book by Hopkins to be banned statewide, and THE 15th written by a female author. USBE has 60 days to overturn this ban. Send an email today: letutahread.org/localcontrol Ellen Hopkins

HB473, Utah’s database censorship bill, is officially dead!! Thank you to everyone who signed the petition and reached out to your legislators!

Censoring Library Databases : A Battle Won But the War Continues. letutahread.org/blog/abattlewon

SEND AN EMAIL: Stop Trump's E.O. Attacking Federal Funding for Libraries action.everylibrary.org/emaileo2025 via EveryLibrary

A new Executive Order is targeting the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS.) Could this impact Utahns? You bet! Hurlers some examples of programs that IMLS have funded to help Utahns and communities succeed and prosper: 1/x

There is a new Executive Order (EO) targeting the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS). What is IMLS, and how will cuts to IMLS funding impact Utahns and all Americans? Learn more and take action at: saveimls.org

Thank you to John Cusack for helping to bring attention to EveryLibrary petition to save library funding. For complete info and to take action see: saveimls.org

Tell our elected representatives that federal IMLS funding for libraries needs to be preserved! In 2024, IMLS provided nearly 2.3 million dollars to fund libraries services for Utahns. That means students, vets, jobseekers... Learn more and take action at: letutahread.org/saveimls

New blog post: In the Defense of Banned Books: Why ‘The Bluest Eye’ Should Remain on the Shelves letutahread.org/blog/bluesteye

On this National Day of Action for Libraries: SEND AN EMAIL: Save Federal IMLS Funding for Libraries letutahread.org/saveimls

Don't miss this conversation with Ellen Hopkins, a NY Times bestselling author, on April 24th, 7 pm (MT). Three of Ellen's book have been banned statewide by the state of Utah. letutahread.org/events/hopkins Utah Library Association ACLU of Utah

Did you miss our great conversation with author Ellen Hopkins last night? All is not lost! You can access the recording at: letutahread.org/events/hopkins

Great piece on the statewide rejection of book banners last Saturday!

Unless the Utah State Board of Ed takes action by July 4th, Water for Elephants, by Sara Gruen, will become 18th book permanently banned statewide in Utah. Please contact board members and ask them to overturn the ban and restore local control! letutahread.org/localcontrol

Join us at 3 Cups in Holladay on May 20, 6:30 for the next Let Utah Read Book Club. We'll be discussing Beloved, by Toni Morrison which was recently banned by Granite SD. More info and RSVP: fightforthefirst.org/events/let-uta…

Join us online on Tuesday, June 17 at 6:30 for our next Let Utah Read Banned Books Club. We'll be reading discussing Tricks by Ellen Hopkins. Click for info and to RSVP: fightforthefirst.org/events/banned-… via EveryLibrary