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APLS public comments fairly split, mostly form letters

The Alabama Public Library Service received at least 4,300 letters in support or opposition to proposed code changes.

June 13, 2024

Government for the stupid

The people you elected think you're too stupid to realize that they're not actually doing anything.

April 8, 2024

Alarming trend: A few spearhead majority of book bans, impacting free speech

The nature of these challenges is also revealing. Nearly half targeted titles with LGBTQ themes, while books about race and racism constituted the second most challenged category.

December 25, 2023

APLS board takes steps to amend code at Ivey’s request

Although the APLS executive board took its first action Thursday, it will be a long wait before the board can take a final vote on the matter.

November 21, 2023

State library service tables vote to discontinue ALA membership

Board members said they’d like more time and information to consider just what that move would mean for the library service.

November 17, 2023

Wahl plans to call for state library disaffiliation from ALA

John Wahl, ALGOP chair and Alabama Public Library Service board member, released a letter Wednesday detailing his plan.

November 16, 2023

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

State library disaffiliation from ALA not enough for book banning group

The state disaffiliation doesn’t prohibit local libraries from being members, which Clean Up Alabama said doesn’t go far enough.

November 13, 2023

Librarians, “Read Freely” react to APLS memo

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

October 31, 2023

State library service pulls out of ALA under pressure from state government

Alabama Public Library Service Director Nancy Pack has ended the state agency's membership in the American Library Association.

October 30, 2023