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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.

October 8, 2024

League of Women Voters hosts panel on Alabama library attacks for “Banned Books Week”

Panelists discussed a year of "attacks" on state libraries.

September 24, 2024

ALGOP Chair Wahl voted new chair of Alabama Public Library Service board

Alabama Republic Party Chair John Wahl is now the chairman of the Alabama Public Library Service executive board.

September 20, 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.

August 22, 2024

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.

August 1, 2024

Gavel, books and handcuffs

The “scare tactics” behind the bill to arrest librarians

There’s no doubt that librarians would be arrested if the bill passes.

July 17, 2024

Gavel, books and handcuffs

Bill to arrest librarians filed for 2025 session

A bill that could have led to the arrest of librarians narrowly missed becoming law last session, but sponsors have already filed a follow-up.

July 10, 2024

Prattville Library paid $20K to settle with fired director

In addition to his payment, the board also agreed to provide a letter of reference for Foster as he seeks new employment.

July 1, 2024

Prattville Library poised to rescind ban on LGBTQ+ books for minors

The new policy would not outright prohibit books containing LGBTQ+ content.

June 24, 2024

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.

June 20, 2024