Freedom to Read Day of Action

The Freedom to Read Community Day of Action on October 19th is being organized by the Association for Rural and Small Libraries, Brooklyn Public Library, The New York Public Library, Queens Public Library, and Unite Against Book Bans, in collaboration with libraries and advocates nationwide. 

As libraries and the freedom to read remain under historic threat nationwide, we must seize this critical moment to protect the rights of readers and libraries as institutions. Working with our collaborators, Unite will provide all-new materials to support in-person rallies that mobilize support for libraries in their local communities and protect the freedom to read. 

Together, we will counter voter apathy and motivate citizens to vote in their local, state, and federal elections.  

To help support this effort today, please urge your constituents—library staff, booksellers, faith leaders, unions, parent groups, authors, students, activists, arts organizations, and others — to plan or join a community rally on October 19. Together we can galvanize a hopeful, inspiring, joyful message about the power of libraries. 

Please check out Unite’s Voter Checklist and if you represent a library, visit Reader. Voter. Ready. for other advocacy materials to support your work.