The “Right to Read” statewide coalition supports Missouri’s libraries to remain as an open, accessible resource for books and other materials available free of charge to the public.

The coalition opposes attempts to restrict access to public libraries, including those at public schools.

The Coalition has the utmost confidence in trained, experienced librarians and educators to evaluate and select materials available to the public.

Membership in the Right to Read Coalition is open to organizations and individuals who support the coalition’s purpose. 

We will provide timely updates, including legislative or other efforts that impact public libraries. 

Thank you for joining with Missourians across the state to protect our libraries.  

Please fill out your information below to join the Right to Read Coalition. You can join either as an individual or an organization.  If joining as an organizational member of the coalition, please include the name and contact information of the person for us to send updates and other coalition information. There is no cost to join the coalition.

If you are signing on as an organizational member, please feel free to pass this information along to your members or email list, encouraging them to sign on to the coalition as an individual member.

Individuals and organizations will be listed on the Right To Read Coalition Membership Roster. Please indicate here if you do not want your name/organization included. Contact information will not be shared.