Yahoo

Publishers, authors say library books are a First Amendment right

Major publishing companies and authors Friday argued that a federal judge should deny Florida’s request to dismiss a lawsuit over the removal of school library books, saying a controversial state law ...
Yahoo

State Library budget cut would hamstring local libraries, opponents say

Gov. Kristi Noem presents her annual budget address to lawmakers in the South Dakota State Capitol on Dec. 3, 2024. Behind her, from left, are House Speaker nominee Jon Hansen and Lt. Gov. Larry ...
KPBS

Library supporters say proposed cuts would hurt San Diego’s under-resourced communities

For many San Diegans, libraries are for more than checking out books. They’re places to access homework help, computer classes and Wi-Fi. According to the San Diego Library Foundation, they’re a ...
WLRN

Publishers and authors say library books are not ‘government speech’

Major publishing companies and authors last week argued that a federal judge should deny Florida’s request to dismiss a lawsuit over the removal of school library books, saying a controversial state ...
Odessa American

Texas may change how schools select library books. Critics say it could lead to more bans

A bill that would give parents more power over which books their children can read in public school libraries will soon go before Texas senators for a full vote. The measure was approved Tuesday by a ...
WDSU

'Very heroic and brave': Library-goer tackles gunman who shot at staff, Indiana police say

AT THIS TIME, THERE IS NO SUSPECT. A MAN IS IN CUSTODY TONIGHT AFTER POLICE SAY HE WALKED INSIDE OF A PUBLIC LIBRARY IN SEYMOUR, INDIANA, AND OPENED FIRE. WLKY’S MADISON ELLIOTT HAS MORE FROM THE ...
KWTX

Texas may change how schools select library books. Critics say it could lead to more bans.

(THE TEXAS TRIBUNE) - A bill that would give parents more power over which books their children can read in public school libraries will soon go before Texas senators for a full vote. The measure was ...