The Latest Breaking News from Libraries

Florida removes book about Anne Frank from school libraries

A conservative Florida parent censorship group complained about the book titled “Anne Frank’s Diary: The Graphic Adaptation”

The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2023

How teachers and librarians are subverting book bans in the US

Books on race and gender identity are the subject of a record number of book bans in the United States.

Al Jazeera · Apr 7, 2023

Toy libraries becoming more popular as parents borrow in bid to beat cost-of-living pressures

As cost-of-living pressures bite, toy libraries across Australia have never been so busy, as families opt to borrow, not buy, toys for their children.

ABC News · Apr 7, 2023

Texas judge orders LGBTQ books removed from public libraries to be returned within 24 hours

A federal judge in Texas ruled that at least 12 books, which were previously removed from public libraries, must be returned to their shelves.

Tribune News Service · Apr 1, 2023

Battle brews over LGBTQ+ books in Louisiana libraries

State’s attorney general faces backlash after releasing report saying LGBTQ+ voices might be silenced in libraries

The Guardian - US · Apr 1, 2023

Viewpoint-Based Removal of Books from Public Library Violated First Amendments, Holds District Court

From Little v. Llano County, decided yesterday by Judge Robert Pitman (W.D. Tex.): In early July 2021, prior to their appointment to the New Library Board, Defendants Rochelle Wells, Rhonda Schneider, Gay Baskin, and Bonnie Wallace were part of a community group pushing for the removal of children's books that…

Reason · Mar 31, 2023

Scotland's Makar slams 'uniquely cold' move to shut Aberdeen libraries

SCOTAND’S national poet has condemned a decision to shut six libraries in Aberdeen branding it “uniquely cold and shrivelling”.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 31, 2023

Six libraries to close in Aberdeen, despite efforts to save them

Many of the buildings are in deprived areas, say Save Aberdeen Libraries, while Aberdeen City Council argues facilities will be moved to cheaper ‘hubs’

The Guardian - UK · Mar 28, 2023

Internet Archive Loses Lawsuit Over National Emergency Library, Will Appeal

Plus: "Sensitivity readers" rewrite Agatha Christie, a Little Free Library battle, and more...

Reason · Mar 27, 2023

Missouri lawmakers move to strip public library funding in retaliation over book ban lawsuit

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri lawmakers late Thursday evening moved to strip state funding from public libraries in retaliation for a lawsuit challenging a new state law that bans certain materials in school libraries.

Tribune News Service · Mar 24, 2023