Library Bill of Rights Policy

Purpose

Everett Public Library adheres to the principles of intellectual freedom. The library supports the Library Bill of Rights, as well as the Freedom to Read and Freedom to View Statements adopted by the American Library Association.

Library Bill of Rights

Freedom to Read Statement

Freedom to View Statement


Related Policies and Laws 

First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States

Library trustees – Organization – Bylaws – Powers and duties. Washington State RCW 27.12.210 

American Library Association Code of Ethics 

American Library Association Core Values of Librarianship

Approved by Board of Trustees
Everett Public Library: 6/17/2025