Lawmakers will try again to tackle obscene library books in 2025
In 2025, lawmakers will again try to resolve the ongoing controversy surrounding the large number of sexually explicit books in Alabama’s libraries. After failing to...
Attempt to ban Corpus Christi book targets LGBT community
The library system continually adapts and provides resources to the community The Corpus Christi public library system has faced challenges in recent years but continues...
Tennessee state law expands book bans in schools, targets LGBTQ+ content and more
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The 2024-2025 school year is just around the corner. And lawmakers in Tennessee have added new requirements to an existing law that...
Knox County School Board votes on book ban policy
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – The Knox County School Board is expected to vote Thursday on a policy banning “explicit” books from school libraries. The vote...
Carnegie Library, Hamburg Library supported by friends
Madeline Warren | Specially for The Daily LIVINGSTON COUNTY – You’ve probably heard of book sales and fundraisers at your local library, but did you...
Get moving while you read at the Terrebonne Parish Library’s story walk
At Courthouse Square in Houma, readers can read a book about sharing, page by page and step by step. The Terrebonne Parish Public Library will...
Author talks in Columbia and local book releases planned
Summer is as busy a time of year as ever in the local book community, with new releases, author talks, summer reading programs, and more....
Opinion: American librarians unfortunately face “thousands of book challenges” in today’s political climate
Patrons at a San Diego County library. Courtesy of the County News Center “It’s bad out there.” “It is very bad.” “Actually, it’s more than...
Book bans are a form of political action rather than censorship and are primarily aimed at women of color, say CU researchers
Black authors are disproportionately affected by book bans. And the bans appear to be aimed at mobilizing voters in shrinking conservative districts, according to two...
Friends of the Oak Ridge Public Library book sale from July 11 to 13
5 things you should know about Oak Ridge actress Elaine Hendrix Get to know Oak Ridge native Elaine Hendrix with these five facts. Maggie Jones,...