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 ...

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 ...

Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Road, is inviting people of all ages to enjoy reading, activities and fun programs this summer. The library’s annual Summer Library Challenge begins ...

The library will award participants after 15 days of reading, a halfway prize, and one grand prize raffle ticket for every ...

Many of these individual titles also appear on a 2024-25 report issued last October by PEN America, a separate group dedicated to free expression, which looked at book challenges and bans specifically ...

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 ...

Families can enjoy magic shows, a petting zoo and prizes as Lafayette libraries launch the 2026 summer reading challenge.

A group of women who said they would challenge books at the Mobile Public Library have since officially rescinded their initial recommendations, according to an official with the library system.

May 26—Solano County Library announced on Tuesday the return of its annual Summer Reading Challenge, a free all-ages program that encourages reading, learning, and family fun throughout the summer.

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, ...

The 25% drop comes after years of skyrocketing attempts from conservative movements to ban or restrict access to public library books or programs typically targeting those with LGBTQ or race-related ...

After year-long forced closing due to emergency building repairs, library staff never stopped programming, outreach, services ...