The “scare tactics” behind the bill to arrest librarians
There’s no doubt that librarians would be arrested if the bill passes.
Book bans
Alabama Library Association creates its own bill of rights amid controversy
As the Alabama Public Library Service works to create its own library bill of rights, the Alabama Library Association beat them to the punch.
Threats against Mobile LGBTQ book event prompt venue to cancel
An LGBTQ book event faced backlash and threats online, leading the venue Oyster City to cancel.
Bill to arrest librarians filed for 2025 session
A bill that could have led to the arrest of librarians narrowly missed becoming law last session, but sponsors have already filed a follow-up.
More Madison City Council members side with library
Two council members made clear Monday night that they have no interest in pulling funding.
Prattville Library approves workaround for LGBT book ban
The Autauga-Prattville Public Library board of trustees ended its outright ban on LGBT books Monday.
Prattville Library poised to rescind ban on LGBTQ+ books for minors
The new policy would not outright prohibit books containing LGBTQ+ content.
APLS board member misrepresented code changes to local library director
Minton said the library would need to remove books promoting transgenderism in order to comply with new state aid requirements.
Clean Up Alabama is looking to fund Prattville library’s legal fight
Clean Up Alabama is asking people to donate to fund the legal battle at the Autauga-Prattville Public Library.
Texas appeals court rules libraries can’t remove books for disagreeable viewpoints
There are key differences between this case and a federal lawsuit currently facing the Autauga-Prattville Public Library.