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Georgia proposal for parental oversight of library books advances, critics cry censorship

A proposal to require school libraries to notify parents of every book a child has checked out was proposed by Georgia senators on Tuesday, while also criminalizing school librarians for distributing obscene materials. The proposal for prosecution is under consideration. The measure is part of a broader and ongoing push by Republicans in many states […]

California library shuts down due to drug use, public sex between the bookshelves

I checked out this library. California’s public libraries have closed after months of rampant drug use, robberies and even public sex between bookshelves, with the Golden State’s cities held hostage by criminals. The Contra Costa County Library’s Antioch branch will be closed starting Saturday until further notice, citing “repeated dangerous incidents” that threaten the safety […]

California Library Closing Due to Crime

Libraries in California are closed because rampant criminal activity threatens patrons and staff. Contra Costa County Library Said Friday when it was decided to close The Antioch Community Library branch was opened Saturday after “repeated dangerous incidents,” NBC Bay Area reported. The county library said in a social media post. explained Branches are closed until […]

California library closes due to rise in crime impacting patrons, staff

Libraries in California will close until further notice due to an increase in crimes threatening the safety of patrons and staff. The Antioch Community Library in Antioch, California, announced Friday that it will be closed starting Saturday until further notice. The Contra Costa County Library said in a press release that the reason for the […]

Tom Parker Bowles picked for mini library project championed by his mum | Books

All parents are proud of their child’s achievements, and the Queen is clearly no exception. Tom Parker Bowles is one of 21 authors selected to provide a snapshot of contemporary literature as part of Queen Mary’s Doll’s House Centenary, an initiative supported by his mother. The food writer joins Alan Bennett, Poet Laureate Simon Armitage […]