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.
Alabama Public Library Service
Librarians, “Read Freely” react to APLS memo
Read Freely said that is disappointing, but ultimately won’t change how local libraries operate.
Analysis | A brief examination of defunding libraries in Alabama
This isn't just about the present political milieu; the history of book banning is vast.
John Wahl: Participation in Clean Up Alabama roundtable is about “open dialogue”
Wahl said the group had misunderstood and misconstrued his purpose in agreeing to attend the event.
Read Freely Alabama questions John Wahl’s “conflict of interest”
Wahl is listed as a speaker at a Clean Up Alabama roundtable on "ending the sexualization of children in libraries."
Ivey suggests rule changes for Alabama public libraries to address library concerns
Gov. Kay Ivey sent a letter to Alabama Public Library Service director Nancy Pack suggesting rule changes for libraries to receive state aid.
Hunstville library director: Relocation of LGBTQ books was a miscommunication
Director Cindy Hewitt said the directive got lost in translation like a game of "Telephone."
State librarian: Dissociating from ALA could lead to “negative repercussions”
Clean Up Alabama's own meeting minutes illustrate that severing ties with the ALA is the group's main objective.
North Shelby Library Board fires back at “misinformation” by Rep. Susan Dubose, others
The library board said the "community" did not take issue with the library's pride month display, and said librarians aren't indoctrinating children.
House speaker, majority leader urge APLS to address library controversy
The House leaders threatened to use budgetary authority and statutory power to address the controversy if the APLS does not act.