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.
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League of Women Voters hosts panel on Alabama library attacks for “Banned Books Week”
Panelists discussed a year of "attacks" on state libraries.
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.
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.
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.
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There’s no doubt that librarians would be arrested if the bill passes.
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.
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.
Prattville Library poised to rescind ban on LGBTQ+ books for minors
The new policy would not outright prohibit books containing LGBTQ+ content.
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.