Book banners LOVE to say they just want pornography out of school libraries. They're liars. (a thread)

We were disappointed to see O’Fallon Public Library’s referendum fall short. The library team ran an incredibly thoughtful and thorough information campaign, answering questions and helping residents understand the proposal.

Dan Patrick came for the books. Texas voters handed him the overdue notice. Consider him weeded out.

Congratulations to the Hancock Area District Library on your successful ballot measure!

Congratulations to the Palm Beach County Library System on the passage of your bond measure! We look forward to seeing your building projects take shape.

Congratulations to the Grand County Library District on your successful ballot measure!

Thanks for following along with the #LibraryWatchParty results for Election Night 2026! With several states slow to report, we are at a good stopping point tonight. You can review all the results up to 'now' at everylibrary.org/libraries_o…. We will see you in the morning with more news.

Garfield County, CO, has handily passed its 2.5 mill property tax extension 13,986 to 6,923. #LibraryWatchParty

We are sorry to share that the O'Fallon Library in IL has lost its building bond initiative tonight 38.2% YES to 61.8% NO. We have been directly involved in supporting the Info-Only campaign there for some time and hope there is a path forward for them to rethink, reset, and try again. #LibraryWatchParty

Congratulations to our friends in Grand County, CO, for passing both Ballot Issue 6B, to continue their existing library property tax levy, and Ballot Issue 6C, which waives the tax caps on future revenue growth. This will provide real stability for the library budget. It's been a pleasure working with them on both the Info-Only and Vote Yes campaigns. #LibraryWatchParty

With all precincts reporting, the Forrest City Public Library in Arkansas has passed its millage increase by a whisker, 1000 to 969. They will go from 1.9 mills to 3.0 mills for operations. #LibraryWatchParty

Our hearts are with the Bourbonnais Public Library District following tonight’s result. Their information campaign was detailed, thorough, and did everything possible to help voters understand the measure.

The vote is finally coming in from Pueblo County, CO, and the City-County Library measure to lift the levy cap is reporting 59.54% YES. This will reset the tax rate there and allow for stable collections. #LibraryWatchParty

With 25% of the vote counted and a 66.7% threshold to pass Measure O in Easy Palo Alto, CA, things are looking good at 70.13% YES. This is a comprehensive citywide funding measure that includes libraries among its many purposes. #LibraryWatchParty

Congratulations to the Bartlett Public Library District for passing the measure for your building renovation project!

Stevens County (WA) Rural Library District's levy lift from $0.27 to $0.44 per $1,000 of assessed value is trailing in partial reports at 46% YES to 54% NO. #LibraryWatchParty

The word from Wyoming is that Prop 1, a statewide measure that would establish a 50% exemption from property taxes, thereby reducing local funding for counties and cities (and their libraries), is trending 54% NO with 56% of the votes counted. #LibraryWatchParty

The Utah statewide Amendment B would require a new 60 percent supermajority vote for citizen-initiated tax ballot measures. The Salt Lake Tribune is reporting that it is "losing big in every county". Right now, it is at 62% NO, with about half the state reporting. #LibraryWatchParty

Congratulations to the Bartlett (IL) Public Library for passing its building renovation bond 6,564 to 5,253 tonight. While the other 'new building' referendum was defeated, the library will be investing in the future in a way the voters prefer. We were happy to help them with their info-only campaign planning early in the process. #LibraryWatchParty

Congratulations to the Berkeley Public Library!