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Help make diverse books more accessible! Ask your local library to carry my children's book so more kids-especially in low-income communities-can see themselves in stories. Representation matters, and libraries are a lifeline 💜🫶🏽
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July 11, 2025 at 12:48 AM
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Go ahead! Get more than one. Get the whole set.

And, John Lewis would be thrilled if you got them from your local library.

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February 19, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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The Oakland Public Library is facing budget pressures as patron usage surges and costs rise, prompting a crucial 3% funding request from McCandless.

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Oakland Public Library asks McCandless for 3% increase as usage and costs surge
Oakland Public Library executive director Amanda Denight told council the library is seeing pre‑pandemic patron levels, rising e‑resource and health‑care costs, and expects a 3% municipal request for McCandless; she warned that proposed FCC changes to E‑rate funding could remove about $800,000 from the consortium.
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September 25, 2026 at 2:43 AM
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Massachusetts is setting a new precedent with legislation that defines how school library materials can be selected and challenged!

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Massachusetts enacts new policies for school library material selection and challenges
Legislation establishes standards for selecting and challenging school library materials in Massachusetts
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July 12, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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“Adults Only” Room, 140 Banned Books, & New Restrictions on Children’s Access Come to an Idaho Public Library System: Kootenai County libraries will create an "adults only"… https://bookriot.com... #BannedBooks #LibraryAccess
February 12, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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A proposed bill in New Hampshire could reshape parental access to children's library records, sparking concerns about costs, family dynamics, and the balance of oversight versus trust.

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Library trustee warns of costs and conflicts from proposed parent access bill
Trustee discusses direct and indirect costs raised by new library access legislation for parents.
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April 25, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Alamance County residents are demanding respect for their library committee nominations as commissioners face backlash for politically motivated appointments and controversial parental-guidance policies.

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Residents and advocates urge respect for municipal library nominations as county appointments draw criticism
Multiple public commenters urged the Alamance County commissioners to respect municipal nominations for library committee seats and criticized recent appointments and parental-guidance labeling policies; commissioners said the process and policy will be reviewed at a future agenda.
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September 10, 2026 at 9:39 PM
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Lubbock ISD trustees have sparked controversy by upholding recommendations to keep challenged books in high schools while removing them from middle schools, igniting debates on parental rights and transparency.

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Lubbock ISD trustees uphold most Slack recommendations, keep contested books for high school use and remove several from middle schools
After hours of public comment, the Lubbock ISD board heard two appeal hearings and issued split rulings on challenged titles — keeping most contested books in high school collections while removing several from middle schools, citing Slack recommendations, circulation data and legal review.
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August 22, 2026 at 12:37 PM
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In a historic ceremony, Governor Mara Healy connected Benjamin Franklin's legacy of knowledge to new laws protecting our libraries and the right to read.

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Franklin Public Library’s history highlighted as governor signs law protecting reading
Speakers at the Franklin signing celebrated the town library’s history — Benjamin Franklin’s donation of books and the library’s claim as the nation's first public library — as context for signing protections for librarians and readers.
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August 14, 2026 at 9:50 AM
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Exciting news for book lovers: interlibrary transit is now available to all cardholders, breaking down the barriers for access to resources!

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Interlibrary transit expanded to all consortium cardholders, not just city residents
The board recorded that item transit between consortium libraries is now available to all cardholders, removing the prior city-resident restriction.
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August 13, 2026 at 4:41 AM
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The Southwest Public Schools Board has taken a bold step by adopting new policies on AI use and school library access, shaping the future of education in Nebraska.

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Southwest Public Schools board adopts staff and student AI-use policies and updates library access rules
At its July 13 meeting in Bartley, the Southwest Public Schools Board adopted Policy 4065 governing staff and student use of artificial-intelligence tools and Policy 6046 on access to school library materials, along with a package of other policy revisions affecting Title IX, special education procedures, attendance, and safety.
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July 23, 2026 at 11:48 AM
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The Orange County Library System faces a staggering $17.2 million funding shortfall that could lead to hiring freezes and reduced hours if a proposed tax amendment passes.

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Library warns $8.6M hit if property‑tax reform passes; board advances millage vote
Orange County Library System leaders told commissioners the system could face an $8.6 million revenue loss next year if Amendment 3 (property‑tax reform) passes, prompting discussion of hiring freezes and reduced hours; the board advanced millage and budget items for formal votes.
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July 19, 2026 at 11:12 PM
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Public libraries are more than places to borrow books. They are community hubs that provide internet access, job search assistance, homework support, literacy programs, meeting spaces, and educational opportunities.

Yet access to these resources is not the same in every community.

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July 3, 2026 at 10:09 PM
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Part V: This Takes Courage. The full Monthly Message can be heard in The Cailleach Ken Library. Free to join! Link in bio. #courage #monthlymessage #libraryaccess #WitchWisdom #RadicalReEnchantment
April 7, 2026 at 6:36 PM
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Concerns are mounting in Florida as parents demand action against explicit content in school libraries and unregulated AI use in classrooms.

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Public raises alarm over explicit library content and AI in classrooms
Speakers warned the board about explicit sexual content in some books remaining available in district libraries and about unregulated generative AI materials being given to students; union and staff later urged careful study of AI tools.
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February 1, 2026 at 3:05 AM
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The Escambia County School Board's recent policy changes threaten to strip away hundreds of library titles, igniting fierce community backlash and urgent calls for restoration.

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Escambia County School Board adopts new policies tightening review and challenges to instructional and library materials
At its October 2025 meeting the Escambia County School Board voted 5-0 to adopt Policy 2520 (selection/adoption of instructional materials) and Policy 2522 (challenges to instructional, library and reading-list materials). Public commenters — teachers, librarians, parents and students — urged the board to restore removed titles and to clarify how a
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October 30, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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A dedicated Florida teacher's heartfelt plea reveals how new district policies are stripping away classroom libraries, leaving students without essential access to literature.

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Escambia County Teacher Criticizes New Policy Limiting Classroom Library Access
Teacher raises concerns over Escambia County's updated policy restricting classroom library use.
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September 18, 2025 at 6:30 AM
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Escambia School District's recent workshop revealed alarming gaps in parental engagement with library access, sparking urgent discussions on how to better inform families about their options.

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Escambia County schools discuss parents' library access amid legal concerns
Board members address low parental engagement in library access options and community standards.
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May 18, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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Milwaukee's latest budget meeting reveals a bold strategy to tackle a $28 million financial gap while prioritizing public safety and library services—how will these changes impact your community?

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Mayor Proposes Adjustments to Public Safety and Library Funding in Budget Meeting
Mayor outlines budget changes to public safety staffing and library hours based on data.
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October 7, 2025 at 3:15 AM
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Connecticut's Senate Bill 1271 is shaking up library policies, demanding inclusivity and diversity in educational materials while igniting a heated debate on the future of our schools.

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Connecticut education boards mandated to adopt inclusive library policies
Education boards must establish inclusive and accessible library material policies every five years.
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March 25, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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This is beyond sad. I hope the GoFundMe for the new entrance works.🇨🇦
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U.S. authorities closing Canadian access to historic library that straddles Quebec-Vermont border
A small town in southern Quebec says American authorities have decided to close the Canadian access to an historic library that sits on the border between the two countries.
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March 21, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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Wyoming's education community is uniting to demand better funding for librarians, counselors, and support staff, highlighting urgent needs that could reshape the future of schools!

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Public comment spotlight: librarians, counselors, ESP pay, substitutes and rural cash‑flow issues
Dozens of public commenters urged the committee to fund certified librarians, add elementary counselors, improve ESP wages and substitute pay, adequately fund food service and transportation, and address school district cash‑flow and loan administration practices.
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October 31, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Sheridan County School District is shaking up its library management, promising a rotating collection of books tailored to students' needs while emphasizing community involvement—what does this mean for your child's reading experience?

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Library Partnership Introduces New Book Rotation System for Sheridan School District
Sheridan County Library will manage school library with rotating book supply for students.
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August 16, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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A fierce debate is brewing in Wyoming as lawmakers clash over parental control of library content, questioning whether parents should dictate what books their children can access.

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Wyoming lawmakers debate library book policies amid parental rights concerns
Legislators discuss the implications of parental control over children's library access.
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May 24, 2025 at 6:52 AM
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Missouri just passed groundbreaking legislation that transforms how public library districts manage their budgets and finances.

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#MO #FiscalTransparency #MissouriPublicLibraries #CitizenPortal #BudgetReform #LibraryAccess
Missouri General Assembly enacts new rules for consolidated public library districts
Missouri legislates new fiscal and budget protocols for consolidated public library districts.
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May 4, 2025 at 2:02 AM