State State librarian: Dissociating from ALA could lead to “negative repercussions” Clean Up Alabama's own meeting minutes illustrate that severing ties with the ALA is the group's main objective. Jacob Holmes4 days ago
Local news North Shelby Library Board fires back at “misinformation” by Rep. Susan Dubose, others The library board said the "community" did not take issue with the library's pride month display, and said librarians aren't indoctrinating children. Jacob Holmes7 days ago
State House speaker, majority leader urge APLS to address library controversy The House leaders threatened to use budgetary authority and statutory power to address the controversy if the APLS does not act. Jacob HolmesSeptember 14, 2023
State APLS director discusses Alabama library content and controversies There has been a wave of challenges to content in libraries nationwide. Over the past few months that wave has reached Alabama. Patrick DarringtonSeptember 11, 2023
State Alabama Public Library Service board asks AG for opinion on regulating local libraries The vote came at the urging of APLS District 5 board member John Wahl, chair of the Alabama Republican Party. Jacob HolmesAugust 14, 2023
Party politics ALGOP joins discourse criticizing LGBTQ content in public libraries A proposed resolution calls for the Alabama Public Library Service to cut ties with the American Library Association. Jacob HolmesAugust 7, 2023
State State librarian: Book challenges are nothing new Dr. Nancy Pack pointed to past clashes over book censorship as the template for defending the freedom to read in the latest wave. Jacob HolmesJune 20, 2023