Somerville library to go back to normal hours, but with private …
WEB3 hours ago · Local News Somerville library to go back to normal hours, but with private security The adjusted hours were due to incidents that had “really shaken staff and members of the public.”
Llano County book ban: Oral arguments begin in federal court - KVUE.com
WEB1 day ago · Back in 2021, Llano County officials ordered the removal of 17 titles from a public library over concerns the books were obscene. Some of the books dealt with LGBTQ+ and racial topics.
Banned Books Week marked by the St. Joseph County Public Library
WEB6 hours ago · 0:02. 1:31. SOUTH BEND — For Banned Books Week, the St. Joseph County Public Library system has special book displays at all of its locations through Saturday, Sept. 28, as part of its “SJCPL ...
News and Press Center | ALA - American Library Association
WEBJul 2, 2024 · Stay updated on ALA's latest news, events, and initiatives in libraries nationwide. Your go-to source for library innovation and impact.
Library book ban attempts are at an all-time high. These ... - PBS
WEBApr 15, 2024 · More than 4,000 library book bans were attempted in public and school libraries in 2023, according to the American Library Association. Six librarians share how they've responded in their...
NYC public libraries have their funding restored, will reopen on ...
WEBJun 28, 2024 · New York City officials have agreed to restore more than $111 million in funding to libraries and cultural institutions across the city, the City Council announced Friday.
Book Bans Are Rising Sharply in Public Libraries
WEBSep 21, 2023 · More than two years into a sharp rise in book challenges across the United States, restrictions are increasingly targeting public libraries, where they could affect not only the children’s...
Book ban attempts reached historic high last year, library ... - NBC News
WEBMar 14, 2024 · The American Library Association announced Thursday that the number of books challenged in libraries across the U.S. spiked 65% in 2023 over the previous year, reaching the highest level ever...
Library book challenges soared in 2023, ALA report finds : NPR
WEBMar 14, 2024 · The American Library Association report released Thursday found that nearly half of the books challenged last year deal with LGBTQ themes or with race or racism, much like in years past.
Some states are changing the laws that govern community libraries
WEBJun 21, 2022 · At a time when public school libraries have increasingly become targets in the culture wars, some red states are going further, proposing legislation aimed at libraries serving the community as...