Senate committee sets up anti-drag bill for possible final vote
A Senate committee narrowed House Bill 67’s drag performance ban to libraries, but it is still prompting free speech and constitutional objections.
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Fairhope Public Library declines to move challenged books amid APLS spat
The move comes as the Alabama Public Library Service has asserted that the Fairhope library is not in compliance with state code.
APLS chair asks Fairhope Library to review 35 “inappropriate” books
The library board meets April 21 and will consider Wahl's request to initiate a review of the books.
Donors raise enough funds for Fairhope Library to offset loss of state aid
A fundraiser started by the Fairhope chapter of Read Freely Alabama had raised 77 percent of its $40,000 goal.
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This is a systematic ploy to take power and resources from the people who need it the most.
APLS fires state library director after year of tensions
Board member Ron Snider called Pack's termination "a result of unfounded allegations made about her by extremists, including on this board."
Library battles heat up in Spanish Fort, Athens as new year begins
Alabama's library battles are heating back up as 2025 kicks into gear.
Federal judge strikes down Arkansas law criminalizing librarians
The law is similar to a bill in the Alabama Legislature that already has 50 Republican sponsors in the House.
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.
Cullman library reclassifies entire young adult collection as fiction
Cullman County Public Library Director Amber Thornton said the decision came as a precaution with unclear guidance from consultation and APLS.