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Prattville Library board intends to settle fired director’s lawsuit

The board has denied violating the Open Meetings Act in its meeting to terminate Foster's employment.

May 13, 2024

Federal Lawsuit Challenges Prattville Library Policies

The complaint argues that the policy is overbroad, vague and implement unconstitutional content-based discrimination against materials.

May 9, 2024

Fired Prattville library director demands reinstatement, retractions

Charges include numerous Open Meeting Act violations, due process violations and defamation.

March 22, 2024

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

Prattville Library Board member resigns over new policies, potential “secret meetings”

Christie Sellers said the policies "evoke blatant censorship."

February 9, 2024

Ozark-Dale library board makes minor policy changes

The children's section will now extend to age 13, and stickers on young adult books will denote suggested age ranges.

September 21, 2023

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.

September 18, 2023

Prattville councilman Gornto threatens legal action against critical citizen

The dispute began during Tuesday night's council vote on a contract for library services and continued in a series of events on Thursday.

September 11, 2023

Book challengers risk moving dystopian story into the nonfiction section

What is a dystopian story if not a grim window into one of our worst possible futures?

September 7, 2023

Dale County Commission delays budget vote after Ozark mayor calls to defund library

Commission Chairman Steve McKinnon said he does not anticipate a situation in which the library is not funded.

August 30, 2023

Majority of Ozark City Council expresses public support of library

Three members of the five-person council have explicitly stated they would not support defunding the library.

August 29, 2023