Library board postpones book banning decisions in Rutherford Co. amid security, yelling and tears

The Rutherford County Library System Board postponed a Feb. 2 vote to remove Chairman Cody York's list of 192 books on gender ...

CML announces 2026 Authors at the Library lineup

New year, new authors are visiting the Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML). After introducing the revamped Authors at the Library series in 2025, the program is back for 2026. Each session invites ...
Berkshire Eagle

At Lenox Library’s ‘Banned Bookathon,’ readers push back against censorship — one book at a time

LENOX — One by one, readers stepped to the lectern inside the Lenox Library’s Reading Room on Wednesday to share passages from books others have tried to silence — from “1984” to “Gender Queer.” The ...
Post-Bulletin

Library services have evolved, but still 'feeling the squeeze' in its downtown location

ROCHESTER — When Kim Edson arrived at the Rochester Public Library in 1998, DVDs were just starting to populate the shelves in the 3-year-old building. Since then, the size of the library at 101 ...