libraries

A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of the American Library Association and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees by Democracy Forward and co-counsel Gair Gallo

The battle between social conservatives and Michigan libraries to remove certain books from the shelves is becoming increasingly political as the November elections draw near.

The Rhinelander Library enlisted the help of the city's mascot, the Hodag, to help raise awareness for their capital campaign

Some community members are concerned that the content is sexually explicit and want library staff “held accountable”.

Even though March is barely underway, parents of Wisconsin kids are being encouraged to plan for summer reading activities - especially if their child needs more skills and confidence in reading

Those who work with Wisconsin school libraries are highlighting the value they provide to students

Starting November 1st, the library will charge fees for lost or damaged items but will no longer charge overdue fines when items are late

In the past few years, local librarians, as well as their colleagues across the country, have noticed a sharp spike in book challenges.In fact, in 2022, the American Library Association documented 1,269 demands to censor books and resources.

More than 2,500 unique books were banned or challenged in the U.S. last year according to the American Library Association. 40% of the banned titles had protagonists or prominent secondary characters of color.While public schools and libraries sort through these challenges, one local public library is ensuring there is space on its shelves for Native American authors.