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APLS

Legislature

House passes 18 percent cut to state library operations budget

House Education Budget Chair Danny Garrett said he "redirected" $750,000 of the agency's budget.

April 17, 2024

New APLS appointee proposes pushing Prattville policies statewide

The proposed code changes would require all libraries across the state to implement those policies basically verbatim.

March 22, 2024

New APLS appointee is a step toward agenda to move LGBTQ books

Amy Dozier Minton has challenged at least 30 titles due to LGBTQ characters, and she plans to challenge more.

February 8, 2024

State Rep. Dubose criticizes APLS code change timeline

The proposed changes have come under fire from advocates of Constitutional librarianship, who argue the language supports censorship efforts.

January 31, 2024

APLS blacklist grows to 82 books, including Amish romances

The list is a mix of books targeted by Clean Up Alabama, amish romance novels and right-wing books.

January 29, 2024

Public comment period on APLS changes expected to start Feb. 1

The suggested changes could put conditions on state aid for local libraries.

January 26, 2024

To do list reminder to read a banned book, along with a pile of books frequently on censorship lists.

Moms for Liberty sends letter to lawmakers urging action on libraries

The group lays out its objectives in the letter, including giving the state agency more control of local library collection policies.

January 8, 2024

Both sides of library debate call for state library service to release “secret blacklist”

Without access to the list, it's unclear just how many books have been submitted, and how many have actually been added.

December 27, 2023

Ivey removes APLS board member who criticized threats against agency’s budget

Virginia Doyle questioned threats to rip funding away from the state agency over matters she said the board has no authority to address.

November 22, 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