Library

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.

Jacob Holmes

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September 17, 2024

Limestone County freezes library funding

The commission is withholding funds until the library board includes county appointments.

Jacob Holmes

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September 6, 2024

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.

Jacob Holmes

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August 22, 2024

Ozark Library closed as it seeks to ensure compliance with new policies

The updated policy bars sexually explicit content from shelves designated for minors.

Jacob Holmes

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July 25, 2024

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

Jacob Holmes

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June 10, 2024

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.

Jacob Holmes

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May 27, 2024

Federal Lawsuit Challenges Prattville Library Policies

The complaint argues that the policy is overbroad, vague and implement unconstitutional content-based discrimination against materials.

Jacob Holmes

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May 9, 2024

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."

Jacob Holmes

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April 26, 2024

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.

Jacob Holmes

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March 4, 2024