#Libraries

Librarians Lock Autauga-Prattville Public Library in Protest After Director Fired by Board

The director was fired by the board for refusing to remove 113 books from the teen area that had LGBTQ+ content. This comes after the board implemented a new 53-page policy guide.

Delaware, Connecticut Legislators Propose Anti-Book Ban Measures

Legislative proposals in Delaware and Connecticut would protect the right to read in public and school libraries. If you live in either state, contact you reps ASAP.

A Purr-fect Program: A Massachusetts Public Library Is Waiving Fines When Shown A Cat Photo

Worcester Public Library is clearing fines for damaged or lost materials if patrons show or draw a photo of a cat this month.

Llano County Public Librarian Fired for Not Banning Books Sues County, Library Commissioners

A Llano County librarian who refused to ban books at the direction of the board and county has filed a lawsuit with a firm making a name for themselves protecting libraries nationwide.

Bill to End Book Bans on Table in Minnesota

Minnesota's HF 3782 would not only aim to end book bans in public schools and libraries but would emphasize the knowledge, training, and expertise of librarians.

New Mexico’s Anti-Book Ban Bill Is Dead

Despite passing through two House committees, the state's legislative session closed before the bill considered further. It may be back in 2025.

Maryland Introduces Freedom to Read Act

Maryland delegates propose a new Freedom to Read Act to protect library workers and library material from discrimination and removal.

Here Are The 2024 Summer Scares Titles For a Summer of Excellent Horror Reading

This year's slate of Summer Scares titles—selected to promote a love for reading horror—include knockout picks in adult, young adult, and middle grade fiction. Check 'em out.

Autauga-Prattville Library Board Bans LGBTQ+ Books for Under 17s; Red Labeling Queer Adult Books

Library workers at Autauga-Prattville Library now need to red label all LGBTQ+ books to warn the public library patrons of its content; LGBTQ+ books for kids completely banned, too.

Why Do We Even Read?: Book Censorship News, February 9, 2024

Thanks to algorithms, our digital worlds are created for us, not by us. As a result, libraries are seen by some as scary because they reach an entire community—not just an individual. That, plus this week's book censorship news.