State Read Freely calls for resignation of APLS Board’s Minton, Wahl The renewed demand followed Amy Minton’s publication of a list alleging Alabama libraries may have violated rules on transgender-related books. Jacob Holmes4 days ago
News “Sold” author calls on APLS to restore Fairhope library funding, reject code changes The author of one of America's most-banned books is calling on the Alabama Public Library Service to restore funding to the Fairhope Public Library. Jacob HolmesOctober 6, 2025
News The Banned Wagon: Alabama woman starting state’s first traveling banned book store Fueled by censorship battles across the state, Karie Fugett transformed a 1940 Ford pickup into a roving banned book store. Jacob HolmesSeptember 18, 2025
State New online magazine celebrates Alabama libraries The first month of the magazine features the Rogersville Public Library and its importance to its rural community. Jacob HolmesAugust 11, 2025
Featured Opinion Opinion | Disney movies latest victim in rightwing library lunacy An Alabama library system is moving Disney movies to appease the rightwing crowd that's still attacking libraries. Josh MoonDecember 2, 2024
Local news North Shelby Library to segregate LGBTQ children’s books Books regarding sexual orientation and gender fall within a new "parent guidance" section of the Children's Department created by the policy. Jacob HolmesOctober 4, 2024
Courts Freedom to Read Foundation backs plaintiffs in Prattville Library suit The lawsuit will be "fully briefed" by Friday for Judge Myron Thompson to consider the issuance of a preliminary injunction that could temporarily strike... Jacob HolmesSeptember 17, 2024
State Inside Clean Up Alabama’s plan to jail librarians for giving LGBTQ+ books to kids If Clean Up Alabama were to meet its goals, librarians would face up to a year in jail for having LGBTQ books on the... Jacob HolmesSeptember 7, 2023
Local news Clean Up Alabama planning “surprise” during key Autauga, Prattville government meetings According to APR's source, leaders have not shared their plans for Sept. 5 even with their supporters, to preserve the "surprise element." Jacob HolmesSeptember 4, 2023
Local news In search of “compromise,” officials plan to compromise autonomy of Prattville library The current course of challenges against the Prattville public library is likely to end with the library defunded. Jacob HolmesSeptember 3, 2023