The Freedom to Read Foundation is proud to welcome Sarah Lamdan as our new Executive Director. We look forward to this next chapter under her leadership. Please join us in welcoming Sarah to the Freedom to Read Foundation! #FTRF #FreePeopleReadFreely

As we celebrate 250 years of independence, we also recognize the enduring importance of the First Amendment, which has protected our fundamental freedoms since 1791. Since 1969 FTRF has worked to defend those freedoms in libraries and communities across the country. 🇺🇸 #4thofJuly #FirstAmendment

LGBTQ+ books belong on our shelves all year long. In June, and every other month, we're celebrating stories that reflect the diversity of human experiences and the freedom of every reader to access them. #prideallyear #freepeoplereadfreely

Congratulations to Deborah Caldwell-Stone, recipient of the Freedom to Read Foundation's Roll of Honor Award. Thank you, for your extraordinary service and dedication to the Freedom to Read Foundation. #ALAAC26 #FreedomToRead

Join the Freedom to Read Foundation in a discussion exploring the legal battles that have shaped intellectual freedom and the challenges facing readers and libraries today. 📅 Monday, June 29, 2026 🕝 2:30–3:30 PM We hope to see you there! #ALAAC26 #FreedomToRead #IntellectualFreedom #RightToRead

For 150 years, you have shown what is possible when communities invest in knowledge, access, and opportunity. Thank you for championing libraries, defending the freedom to read, and inspiring generations of readers. Congratulations on 150 years of impact! #ALA150

📚 What happens when librarians become the front lines in the fight for the freedom to read? Dorcas Hand is featured in the first episode of OurStoryBridge Listens. A powerful conversation about censorship, access, advocacy, and why libraries matter more than ever. 🎧 Listen now: tr.ee/rnkSPGS2QH

This Pride Month, we celebrate LGBTQ+ stories and the fundamental right to access them. Libraries, books, and ideas belong to everyone. Because a more inclusive world begins with the freedom to read it🏳️‍🌈📖 #ReadWithPride #FreedomToRead #Pride #LibrariesForAll

Summer Reading at the Library Begins This Week! Kick-off SRP wJurassic Jamboree, Monday 2pm- 6pm Children's Story Time returns Wednesday at 10:30am with a BUBBLE PARTY! Friday is our LAST scheduled move matinee of the season at 1pm with a showing of "Life of Pi." This and more at your Library!

Imagine being so threatened by a novel about women finding community and truth that you decide: “Nope. Too dangerous.” 📚 The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd has been challenged and banned for discussions of race, sexuality, and uncomfortable history.

The fight against censorship takes resources. Each year, the Freedom to Read Foundation awards 5 grants supporting organizations that defend the freedom to read and expand access to books. We’re proud to support Banned Books Week 2026 and this year’s theme: #LetBooksBe 📚 #BannedBooksWeek

The Freedom to Read Foundation is proud to support this work as a member of the Banned Books Week Coalition. 📅 Oct 10: Let Freedom Read Day Banned Books Week (Oct 4–10) is a time to push back—and this year’s theme, Let Books Be, is a call to protect the freedom to read.

The First Amendment protects our right to speak, read, learn, and challenge ideas. On Law Day, it’s a reminder that these freedoms aren’t guaranteed without vigilance—they must be protected, exercised, and made accessible to everyone. #ReadingIsPower #FreedomToRead #ReadFreely

Chosen by the mystical horse-like being Companion Rolan, Talia is destined to become one of the Queen’s own elite guard. Arrows of the Queen and the Mercedes Lackey: Valdemar and Beyond book bundle support @ftrf.bsky.social.

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Libraries are often the only free, accessible space in a community. But behind the scenes, many are struggling with aging buildings and limited funding. The result isn’t just worn infrastructure, it’s reduced access to essential services for the people who need them most. www.ala.org/news/2025/12...

Plant today, breathe tomorrow 🌱 Every tree we grow is a step toward cleaner air, healthier communities, and a greener future. This Arbor Day, let’s put roots in the ground and hope in the sky.

Stories help readers see themselves, understand others, and feel less alone. For neurodiverse young people, that visibility can be life-changing. But when books are challenged or removed, those stories (and the voices behind them) are at risk of disappearing.

The Public Library Association conference is almost here and we’re celebrating the library community with a sale. Enjoy 30% off at librarygiftshop.org 📅 April 1–4 Because supporting libraries should look good on you. #ReadingIsPower #BooksAreMagic #FreedomToRead #ReadFreely #BooksNotBans

In the 1930s, women rode through the mountains of Kentucky delivering books to families. This program, supported by the Works Progress Administration under President Franklin D. Roosevelt, helped bring literacy to remote communities during the Great Depression. #WomensHistoryMonth

Behind every banned book battle, there’s someone willing to say no. No to censorship. No to intimidation. No to removing stories from shelves. These librarians changed history by protecting access to ideas — even when it cost them. Their fight isn’t over. And neither is ours.

As Black History Month comes to a close, we highlight the remarkable legacy of Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr. from empowering communities through the Rainbow Push Coalition to inspiring youth and championing global justice. 📷 photo credits: Rainbow Push Coalition, AARP

Students lose opportunities to see themselves reflected. Readers lose the chance to engage with complex truths. Communities lose access to conversations that literature helps us have. Silencing stories doesn’t protect people, it narrows their world. #BlackHistoryMonth

What happens before a book reaches the shelf matters. Watch now and join us for a conversation on February 26. This video from CALS explores how the journey of a book protects First Amendment rights and access to information for all. www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5ea... www.ftrf.org/news/720401/...

This Black History Month, we celebrate Black voices and reaffirm the Freedom to Read. Protecting access to these stories means protecting the right of every reader to learn, reflect, and think for themselves. #BlackHistoryMonth

Protecting the freedom to read means defending the right of every reader to encounter the full complexity of our shared history. This Black History Month, we stand against censorship and for the voices that help us tell the truth about our past and imagine a more just future. #BlackHistoryMonth

The Librarians is heading to living rooms across the country and is sharing a powerful message far and wide. Catch this important documentary on PBS, February 9. www.pbs.org/independentl...

New: Yesterday the Administration filed notice to appeal a recent decision in federal court which halted actions to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services. IMLS grants are still in place while the court hears the appeal. The appeals process will take time. 1/2

Today we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. A leader who showed the world the power of courage, compassion, and unwavering faith in justice. At FTRF, we carry that spirit forward by believing in progress, unity, and building a future where everyone has the chance to rise.

The uglier the sweater, the bigger the bragging rights. Today’s the day—show off those festive disasters! 🤶🎁 #FTRFgetsUGLY

Dust off the sparkles, the snowflakes, and the wonderfully tacky threads–Ugly Sweater Day is almost here! Get ready to bring your boldest holiday chaos. #Christmas #FTRFGetsUgly