APLS rules Fairhope Library in violation, won’t restore funding
The APLS board voted 3-2 to find the library noncompliant for including "sexually explicit" materials in youth sections.
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Athens, Limestone vote to change library board makeup
Citizens calling for a joint library have also been critical of LGBTQ+ materials in youth sections.
Fairhope library hires new director amid controversy over books
The board voted to hire Robert Gourlay, assistant director since 2022, to replace outgoing director Tamara Dean.
Prattville Library argues book selection is “government speech” in new filing
The Autauga-Prattville Public Library board of trustees is asking a federal judge to deny a motion for a preliminary injunction.
League of Women Voters hosts panel on Alabama library attacks for “Banned Books Week”
Panelists discussed a year of "attacks" on state libraries.
Prattville Library suit headed for first courtroom test
A federal judge has ordered a status conference in the lawsuit against the Autauga-Prattville Public Library.
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The library's process worked just as intended.
Prattville Library poised to rescind ban on LGBTQ+ books for minors
The new policy would not outright prohibit books containing LGBTQ+ content.
APLS member Minton: misunderstanding about library funding
Minton said her focus on library books with LGBTQ content comes from a place of compassion rather than hate.
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.