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
State State Library Service to hear 100 speakers on rule changes The speakers are just the tip of the iceberg, with the APLS reportedly receiving some 4,000 letters during the comment period. Jacob HolmesApril 30, 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 New ETF budget would cut APLS funding 18 percent, condition state aid to local libraries The agency's cut stands in stark contrast to the rest of the proposed budget, which saw growth for most. Jacob HolmesApril 10, 2024
Legislature New bill would ban “sexual content” from minors’ shelves in public libraries A second bill has been filed that would allow librarians to be held criminally liable for breaking Alabama obscenity law. Patrick DarringtonApril 8, 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
Local news Prattville library board calls special meeting to discuss pending litigation The meeting comes just over a week after former director Andrew Foster demanded that the board reinstate him as director. Jacob HolmesApril 1, 2024