In Alabama, a dispute over LGBTQ-themed books in the Fairhope Public Library led Republicans to halt $40,000 in funding while reviewing library practices. Complaints from conservative groups, including Clean Up Alabama and Moms for Liberty, prompted this decision. Despite the funding cut, local activists rallied and initiated a fundraiser, successfully gathering enough support to exceed the lost funds. The library's compliance with new shelving guidelines was also a point of contention, as the state board aimed to ensure appropriateness in youth sections without punishment.
When it comes to ensuring libraries adhere to new age-appropriate guidelines, our aim is to protect children, not to punish anyone.
Local activists quickly organized a fundraiser, which successfully raised funds to replace the library’s lost state funding within days.
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