There were 1,269 documented demands to censor library books and resources in 2022, according to new data released by the American Library Association on Thursday morning. This is the highest number of ...
The Miami Public Library is encouraging people to read for pleasure to help improve their mental health, with a challenge to ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Challenges to Kentucky public library books soared by 1,061% last year, rising from 26 incidents in 2023 to 302 incidents in 2024, ...
On September 19, the American Library Association (ALA) announced findings that challenges to books and other library materials and services are on pace to set a record for the third straight year in ...
Whether it be graphic novels, young adult books or even DVDs, public libraries across the country have received complaints about various materials in their collections. In Longmont, Boulder and the ...
Book bans and attempted bans continue to hit record highs, according to the American Library Association. And the efforts now extend as much to public libraries as school-based libraries. Through the ...
Attempts to restrict library books continued to accelerate last year, according to a report released Thursday from the American Library Association. Overall, the number of individual titles challenged ...
A group of women who said they would challenge books at the Mobile Public Library have since officially rescinded their initial recommendations, according to an official with the library system.
Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Road, challenges all ages to find their next adventure by reading or listening to books each day this summer, according to a news release. The ...
The Great Neck Library All Ages Summer Challenge officially kicked off on June 27. The library hosted many events such as adventures in playtime, teen pottery paint class, a science adventure and a ...