State library chair: Fairhope won’t get funding if “sexually explicit” books remain
Fairhope's library faces defunding after a vote to keep challenged books in the teen section.
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Fairhope library moves some books, keeps others amid funding fight
Fairhope's library board moved five books and kept nine others amid a heated funding dispute over "sexually explicit" definitions and state code.
5th Circuit reverses injunction against Texas library that removed challenged books
Breaking with other circuit courts, the conservative 5th Circuit ruled plaintiffs have no right to receive information from libraries.
Clean Up Alabama leader wants “trans stuff” out of all libraries
Clean Up Alabama's leader, Hannah Rees, clarified her intent, stating that "trans stuff" should be removed entirely from all libraries — not just moved.
Alabama Library Association slams APLS board’s “dismissive” tone
ALLA also questioned the board's procedure for defining "sexually explicit" and urged them to withdraw the memo.
Read Freely Alabama cites Colorado case in library lawsuit
Read Freely Alabama argues a Colorado court ruling supports its request for a preliminary injunction against the Autauga-Prattville Public Library.
APLS chair urges libraries to ensure no federal funds used to “promote gender ideology”
In an email to library directors, APLS Chair John Wahl ordered audits of collections and programs to ensure no federal funds support gender ideology.
Librarians, supporters rail against new regime at Alabama Public Library Service
Librarians and citizens condemned APLS board actions and leadership as it defined "sexually explicit" and a member proposed further restrictions.
Rescheduled APLS meeting raises concerns about public participation, representation
Numerous people looking to sign up for public comment were surprised to have their requests denied.
In Spanish Fort, LGBTQ picture books housed in adult section
Minors must be 18 or have parental approval to access YA and adult titles like Hunger Games and Bathe the Cat.