Elections Minton announces candidacy for Senate District 10 Minton has been the most aggressive member of the APLS board, pushing policies to restrict LGBTQ+ content from youth sections. Jacob HolmesJune 23, 2025
News State library chair: Fairhope won’t get funding if “sexually explicit” books remain Fairhope's library faces defunding after a vote to keep challenged books in the teen section. Jacob HolmesJune 18, 2025
News Fairhope library moves some books, keeps others amid funding fight Fairhope's library board moved five books and kept nine others amid a heated funding dispute over "sexually explicit" definitions and state code. Jacob HolmesJune 17, 2025
Courts 5th Circuit reverses injunction against Texas library that removed challenged books Breaking with other circuit courts, the conservative 5th Circuit ruled plaintiffs have no right to receive information from libraries. Jacob HolmesMay 29, 2025
News Clean Up Alabama leader wants “trans stuff” out of all libraries Clean Up Alabama's leader, Hannah Rees, clarified her intent, stating that "trans stuff" should be removed entirely from all libraries — not just moved. Jacob HolmesMay 28, 2025
Education Alabama Library Association slams APLS board’s “dismissive” tone ALLA also questioned the board's procedure for defining "sexually explicit" and urged them to withdraw the memo. Jacob HolmesMay 19, 2025
News Read Freely Alabama cites Colorado case in library lawsuit Read Freely Alabama argues a Colorado court ruling supports its request for a preliminary injunction against the Autauga-Prattville Public Library. Jacob HolmesMay 16, 2025
News APLS chair urges libraries to ensure no federal funds used to “promote gender ideology” In an email to library directors, APLS Chair John Wahl ordered audits of collections and programs to ensure no federal funds support gender ideology. Jacob HolmesMay 13, 2025
News Librarians, supporters rail against new regime at Alabama Public Library Service Librarians and citizens condemned APLS board actions and leadership as it defined "sexually explicit" and a member proposed further restrictions. Jacob HolmesMay 9, 2025
State Rescheduled APLS meeting raises concerns about public participation, representation Numerous people looking to sign up for public comment were surprised to have their requests denied. Jacob HolmesMay 7, 2025