League of Women Voters hosts panel on Alabama library attacks for “Banned Books Week”
Panelists discussed a year of "attacks" on state libraries.
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Mobile councilman pushes back against book challenges
The council is set to approve $8.2 million in funding for the library at its next meeting.
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.
Alabama Library Association creates its own bill of rights amid controversy
As the Alabama Public Library Service works to create its own library bill of rights, the Alabama Library Association beat them to the punch.
More Madison City Council members side with library
Two council members made clear Monday night that they have no interest in pulling funding.
Prattville Library approves workaround for LGBT book ban
The Autauga-Prattville Public Library board of trustees ended its outright ban on LGBT books Monday.
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.
APLS public comments fairly split, mostly form letters
The Alabama Public Library Service received at least 4,300 letters in support or opposition to proposed code changes.
Clean Up Alabama is looking to fund Prattville library’s legal fight
Clean Up Alabama is asking people to donate to fund the legal battle at the Autauga-Prattville Public Library.