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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A record number of 2,571 unique book titles were challenged in 2022, according to the American Library Association (ALA). In all, 58% targeted books and materials were in ...

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 ...

“I wish I didn’t have so much experience with censorship issues.” That’s the first line of James “Jamie” LaRue’s new book, On Censorship: A Public Librarian Examines Cancel Culture in the US. But even ...

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 ...