Community members criticize Columbia County Library Board for unethical policy changes and leadership failures.

Public commenters told commissioners the Columbia County Library System’s reconsideration process failed to follow its collection policy and urged review; other residents criticized county commitments to large data‑center acreage and called for more public engagement and greenway preservation.

Multiple residents told the commission that recent shelving guidelines and book challenges led to 22 library staff departures and moved LGBTQ‑themed books to adult sections; speakers urged defending librarians, more transparency, and careful board appointments.

Multiple residents used public comment at the Columbia County commission meeting to oppose a move to a single‑county library system and new reshelving guidelines they say amount to viewpoint‑based censorship; some cited legal limits and asked the board to rescind the guidelines.

During public comment on Oct. 21, 2025, residents told the Columbia County Board of Commissioners that recent library governance changes and board appointments have undermined the library's independence and led to relocation or restriction of numerous titles, particularly those with LGBTQ content; speakers asked commissioners to preserve local, age

Evans Library offers numerous classes and a strong team across three branches.

Library offers free summer activities including reading programs and educational classes for all ages.

Commissioners retain access to State Library while addressing book reshelving and oversight issues.