Local news Prattville Library poised to rescind ban on LGBTQ+ books for minors The new policy would not outright prohibit books containing LGBTQ+ content. Jacob HolmesJune 24, 2024
News APLS member Minton: misunderstanding about library funding Minton said her focus on library books with LGBTQ content comes from a place of compassion rather than hate. Jacob HolmesJune 24, 2024
State APLS board member misrepresented code changes to local library director Minton said the library would need to remove books promoting transgenderism in order to comply with new state aid requirements. Jacob HolmesJune 20, 2024
Courts Prattville Library board to consider policy changes, delaying lawsuit The Autauga-Prattville Public Library board on Monday requested additional time to respond to a lawsuit challenging its policies. Jacob HolmesJune 4, 2024
Local news Prattville library pulls 60 books for review based on Clean Up Alabama list Interim director Tammy Bear told APR the books have not been removed from the collection, but have been temporarily taken off the catalog. Jacob HolmesMay 7, 2024
State Public hearing on state aid for libraries reveals few support Ivey’s proposed code changes About 80 speakers showed up Tuesday to voice their opinion on Gov. Kay Ivey’s proposed changes. Jacob HolmesMay 1, 2024
Local news Prattville Library Board chair: New policy is “far right” so state could “move to center” Boles said he wants the board to "reel back" its policy because it goes too far in discriminating against LGBTQ content. Jacob HolmesApril 29, 2024
Opinion Opinion | Politicization of libraries has many planning exit strategies Every job has challenges and difficult periods. But people who choose library work want to help and serve people. Jennifer Butler KeetonApril 25, 2024
Local news Prattville Library Board formally denies violating Open Meetings Act The library board of trustees Friday denied violating the Open Meetings Act. Jacob HolmesApril 22, 2024
Legislature House education budget chair says $750K being “redirected” from Library Service That represents a nearly 5 percent decrease in the state agency's operation budget. Jacob HolmesApril 5, 2024