Welcome
Hoosiers for the Right to Read
Working to ensure all Hoosiers have the freedom to read and a right to equitable access to information.
What We Believe
- All Hoosiers have the freedom to read and a right to equitable access to information.
- Reading is a way to learn new information and experience other people's points of view.
- In a world where ideas and narratives shape our understanding, the freedom to read is essential for a democratic society.
- Books are a fundamental part of free speech and free thought.
- Libraries of all types play a crucial role in providing access to information and stories that would be otherwise unavailable to much of Indiana.
- Book bans and censorship of any form, including restricted access, undermine the mission of libraries by limiting the diversity of materials available to the public.
What We Advocate For
Access to Knowledge
Empowering Librarians as Community Leaders
Empowering Librarians as Community Leaders
Our coalition is dedicated to promoting universal access to all books and information sources.
Empowering Librarians as Community Leaders
Empowering Librarians as Community Leaders
Empowering Librarians as Community Leaders
Affirming Librarians as Community Leaders: We support librarians and library workers and the pivotal role they play in their communities in our state. Librarians are highly trained and certified professionals, particularly poised to ensure that every Hoosier enjoys the freedom to read and access to information.
Informed Reading Choices for Families
Empowering Librarians as Community Leaders
Informed Reading Choices for Families
Informed Reading Choices for Families: Recognizing the vital role that family plays in nurturing a love for reading, we actively support parents and guardians. We believe that when families are involved, libraries contribute to creating a supportive environment where the joy of reading can flourish.
Get Involved
We need your help to ensure all Hoosiers have access to information and the freedom to read books of their choosing.
Indiana faces efforts to limit reading choices that would inhibit Hoosiers’ freedoms.