Prattville plaintiffs say library books are not government speech
The plaintiffs cite multiple precedents that question the assertion that government speech doctrine applies to the selection of books in a public library.
Libraries
League of Women Voters hosts panel on Alabama library attacks for “Banned Books Week”
Panelists discussed a year of "attacks" on state libraries.
Ozark Library reopening after policy change, book review
No books were removed due to being obscene, sexually explicit or inappropriate for minors.
Moms for Liberty again hosting story hour that created controversy last year
The Prattville library at the center of controversy appears to be officially sponsoring its own event.
State Sen. Elliott refiles bills to remove Archives, library board members at will
One bill would also drastically change the makeup of the Archives board.
Huntsville-Madison Library board weighs new state aid requirements
Board Chair Kevin Gray said the board must consider any new policy's impact on the community and not just achieving state funding.
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.
Ozark-Dale library defines “sexually explicit,” “harmful to minors” ahead of APLS code
The state code changes must clear a few more procedural hurdles before being binding on libraries.
“Limestone County citizens” raising funds to hire lawyer for fight against library
The fundraiser appeared Wednesday on a site called GiveSendGo, a Christian crowdfunding alternative.
Baldwin County Library Cooperative fires entire staff
Sources say the drastic action is not related to recent library challenges, but there is still little information as to what triggered the mass firing.