Book challenging group calls for Fairhope Library board chair’s resignation
The library board previously voted to keep two challenged books available for minors.
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Freedom to Read Foundation backs plaintiffs in Prattville Library suit
The lawsuit will be "fully briefed" by Friday for Judge Myron Thompson to consider the issuance of a preliminary injunction that could temporarily strike down the library's policies.
Limestone County freezes library funding
The commission is withholding funds until the library board includes county appointments.
Dothan Library board renews director’s contract amid challenges
Warren has served as director of the system since 2020 after previously serving as library director in Auburn.
Ozark Library closed as it seeks to ensure compliance with new policies
The updated policy bars sexually explicit content from shelves designated for minors.
Alabama Library Association concerned about cost of implementing APLS code changes
Smaller libraries in particular may have to get creative, and spend money, to make sections for youth more distinctive from adult sections.3
Alabama library critic led defamatory campaign in Missouri, lawsuit claims
Homolak has brought her fight against LGBTQ representation in libraries to Alabama, particularly in the Huntsville area.
Federal Lawsuit Challenges Prattville Library Policies
The complaint argues that the policy is overbroad, vague and implement unconstitutional content-based discrimination against materials.
House advances bill allowing arrest of librarians
The bill would provide an avenue for librarians to be arrested if someone challenges a book as being "harmful to minors."
Clean Up Alabama: Ivey’s APLS code changes “fall short”
The group suggested instead that libraries be required to institute policies similar to Prattville's in order to receive state aid.