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Local author speaks on new book confronting racism in Alabama

Jim Vickrey discussed his latest book on confronting racism in Alabama, sharing his personal journey and the origins of affirmative action plans.

October 15, 2025

Ozark Library closed as it seeks to ensure compliance with new policies

The updated policy bars sexually explicit content from shelves designated for minors.

July 25, 2024

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.

July 11, 2024

Alabama Library Association concerned about cost of implementing APLS code changes

Smaller libraries in particular may have to get creative, and spend money, to make sections for youth more distinctive from adult sections.3

June 10, 2024

State library service launches citizen-driven “naughty list” for books

The list will not be published to the public, as it is intended to serve as a resource for librarians.

December 15, 2023

Books moved at Foley library all came from one challenger

The issue there began when a resident came into the library and got a library card to check out a list of books.

December 6, 2023

Huntsville library director orders mass relocation of LGBTQ books

Many of the books have subject headings making it clear why they were included: "gay parents," "lesbian mothers," "gender identity."

September 28, 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

Stop trying to steal our kids’ learning

Books provide us with an opportunity to grow and learn. Some people are determined to steal that from our kids.

September 4, 2023

Prattville Library Board returns books to shelf, declines to move others

The board previously decided to move six books within the children’s room of the library to a higher shelf.

August 4, 2023