Alabama Public Library Service

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APLS executive board primed for decision Thursday

It will be up to the agency’s executive board whether to follow through on withdrawing from the ALA.

November 14, 2023

Read Freely said that is disappointing, but ultimately won’t change how local libraries operate.

October 31, 2023

This isn't just about the present political milieu; the history of book banning is vast.

October 18, 2023

Wahl said the group had misunderstood and misconstrued his purpose in agreeing to attend the event.

October 17, 2023

Wahl is listed as a speaker at a Clean Up Alabama roundtable on "ending the sexualization of children in libraries."

October 16, 2023

Gov. Kay Ivey sent a letter to Alabama Public Library Service director Nancy Pack suggesting rule changes for libraries to receive state aid.

October 5, 2023

Director Cindy Hewitt said the directive got lost in translation like a game of "Telephone."

October 3, 2023

Clean Up Alabama's own meeting minutes illustrate that severing ties with the ALA is the group's main objective.

September 21, 2023

The library board said the "community" did not take issue with the library's pride month display, and said librarians aren't indoctrinating children.

September 18, 2023

The House leaders threatened to use budgetary authority and statutory power to address the controversy if the APLS does not act.

September 14, 2023