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Fairhope Library loses courier service after APLS cuts state funding

County ends courier service to Fairhope library after aid compliance ruling, cutting interlibrary loans for Baldwin residents outside limits city.

January 27, 2026

“Sold” author calls on APLS to restore Fairhope library funding, reject code changes

The author of one of America's most-banned books is calling on the Alabama Public Library Service to restore funding to the Fairhope Public Library.

October 6, 2025

Education budget includes $3M safeguard for federal library funds

APLS and ALGOP chairman John Wahl said he negotiated the provision with lawmakers.

April 22, 2025

More Madison City Council members side with library

Two council members made clear Monday night that they have no interest in pulling funding.

July 9, 2024

AG finds state funding for libraries can be contingent on policies

Marshall wrote that the state agency cannot directly control what local libraries do, but can make state aid contingent on policies.

February 6, 2024