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NPR.ORG | MAR 12, 2026
THIS TALE OF A CHICAGO SCHOOL BOOK BAN WAS INSPIRED BY TRUE EVENTS
Librarian Jarrett Dapier's graphic novel tells a fictionalized account of real-life events in 2013 that restricted access to Marjane Satrapi's memoir Persepolis in Chicago Public Schools.
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EASTERNECHO.COM | MAR 12, 2026
HALLE LIBRARY FEATURES MORE THAN BOOKS: 6 HIDDEN RESOURCES
In addition to books, the Halle Library offers students many valuable resources, including supplies vending machines, podcast studios and a media player room.
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MLIVE.COM | MAR 12, 2026
LAPEER SCHOOLS TO EXAMINE LIBRARY BOOK SELECTION POLICIES AMID COMMUNITY CONCERNS
The district clarified no books have been pulled from shelves as it prepares to take a closer look at its library book selection policies.
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ALA.ORG | MAR 11, 2026
AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION’S OFFICE FOR INTELLECTUAL FREEDOM UNVEILS NEW AND UPDATED RESOURCES TO PROTECT THE FREEDOM TO READ
The American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) launched significant updates to tools to help library workers, advocates and the public combat book banning and to stay informed on the latest censorship cases around the country.
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MLIVE.COM | MAR 10, 2026
BAY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO CONSIDER REMOVING LIBRARY TRUSTEE
A public hearing on the matter is scheduled to follow the committee of the whole meeting on April 7.
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WHEC.COM | MAR 10, 2026
NEW STATE POLICY HELPS ROCHESTER LIBRARIES TACKLE BOOK BAN ATTEMPTS AND AI CONTENT
The New York State Board of Regents voted to adopt a new policy to help libraries manage attempted book bans.
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WOODTV.COM | MAR 10, 2026
GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC LIBRARY TO BECOME ‘COMMUNITY HUB’ UNDER NEW STRATEGY
On Tuesday, the Grand Rapids Public Library announced its new 5-year strategic plan to diversify its community services and reposition itself as a “community hub.”
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OHIO.EDU | MAR 09, 2026
OHIO UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES TO JOIN GOOGLE BOOKS LIBRARY PROJECT
The Libraries will partner with Google to improve access to its collection by creating digitized versions of hundreds of thousands of books that are out of print, rare, or inaccessible online.
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MLIVE.COM | MAR 08, 2026
LIBRARY BOARD APPOINTEE TO SUE HILLSDALE, COUNCILMAN FOR ‘INTENTIONALLY FABRICATED’ STATEMENTS
Eric Moore contends Hillsdale City Council member Joshua Paladino falsely painted Moore as an "advocate for violence, vulgarity and sexual exploitation of children," harming his reputation.
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CBLDF.ORG | MAR 08, 2026
A LEGAL LOOK AT THE BOOK BAN BILL, HR 7661
HR 7661 is an unconstitutional campaign-year ploy that even its sponsors don’t think will pass. Read more →
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TIMESBULLETIN.COM | MAR 04, 2026
POLLING SHOWS OHIO PUBLIC LIBRARIES HAVE VAST VOTER SUPPORT
New polling shows Ohio voters see library services as “everyday necessities,” among the highest rated services offered at the local level.
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WNEM.COM | MAR 03, 2026
SOME CONCERNED FOR BAY COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM AFTER POST ONLINE
A widely circulated social media post has sparked questions and concerns about the future of the Bay County Library System. It claims at least one member of the library board wants to defund it.
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MLIVE.COM | MAR 03, 2026
GRAND RAPIDS LIBRARY DISCONTINUING MOBILE HOTSPOT LENDING PROGRAM AFTER 5 YEARS
High costs and federal funding cuts have forced the library to discontinue the program.
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LITHUB.COM | MAR 03, 2026
THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION’S WORKERS HAVE FORMED A UNION.
Workers at the American Library Association have announced that they’re forming union with AFSCME Council 31.
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MLIVE.COM | MAR 03, 2026
DESPITE LEGAL THREAT, CITY COUNCIL WON’T CLARIFY COMMENTS ABOUT APPOINTEE’S BOOK BAN BELIEFS
The Hillsdale City council voted 6-2 against a resolution recommended by the city manager that would have appeased a businessman member of the library board.
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FASTCOMPANY.COM | MAR 03, 2026
THE STARTUP THAT TURNED TEXAS'S BOOK BAN LAW INTO BIG BUSINESS
Bookmarked’s software promises districts cover under SB 13. Whether that looks like oversight or overreach depends on whom you ask.
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SLTRIB.COM | MAR 02, 2026
UTAH ADDS 4 BOOKS TO GROWING LIST OF 27 TITLES NOW BANNED FROM ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
The newly banned titles, all written by women, include the graphic novel adaptation of “The Handmaid’s Tale," by Margaret Atwood.
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ARKANSASRADIO.COM | MAR 02, 2026
DANGEROUS NEW ARKANSAS "BOOK BAN" PLAN QUIETLY REVEALED
It’s a dangerous new step toward radicalizing prisons. Arkansas is considering the strictest prison book ban in the U.S., prohibiting direct mailing of books, magazines, and newspapers to inmates. All because officials say they can’t…
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ARKTIMES.COM | MAR 02, 2026
AS ARKANSAS WEIGHS A PRISON BOOK BAN, FORMERLY INCARCERATED READERS SHARE HOW BOOKS RESHAPED THEIR LIVES
Arkansas is considering the strictest book ban in the country, which would forbid all outside books, magazine and newspapers from being sent directly to people in prison. To understand what’s at stake, we spoke with formerly incarcerated Arkansans about how books helped them free their minds, finish their education and shape their futures.
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MLIVE.COM | MAR 02, 2026
BAY COUNTY LIBRARY TRUSTEE SAYS PUBLIC DOESN’T CARE ABOUT THE LIBRARY, QUESTIONS NEED FOR MILLAGE RENEWAL
Doug Stone criticized the library millage renewal at a Feb. 25 meeting, questioning whether residents care about the library system's funding needs.
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AMERICANLIBRARIESMAGAZINE.ORG | MAR 02, 2026
5 LIBRARY WINS WORTH CELEBRATING
American Libraries highlights five recent victories for libraries, library workers, and their communities.
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PUBLISHERSWEEKLY.COM | MAR 01, 2026
‘SAME INGREDIENTS, DIFFERENT RECIPE’ IN PROPOSED U.S. BOOK BAN
House Resolution 7661, introduced on February 24, would withhold federal funds from public classrooms and school libraries alleged to have “sexually oriented material” on their shelves.
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SOUTHBENDTRIBUNE.COM | MAR 01, 2026
CARNEGIE CORPORATION HONORS CASS DISTRICT LIBRARY WITH $10,000 GIFT
The CDL Local History Branch earns a $10,000 Carnegie award as part of a national effort honoring historic libraries.
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CBSNEWS.COM | FEB 27, 2026
1890S MÉLIÈS SHORT FOUND IN MICHIGAN, THOUGHT LOST, MAY FEATURE EARLIEST KNOWN CINEMATIC DEPICTION OF ROBOTICS
A 19th-century George Méliès film, thought to be long lost, has been found among a box of brittle movie reels that a Michigan donor brought to the Library of Congress, officials said.
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FOX2DETROIT.COM | FEB 26, 2026
MICHIGAN RANKS 44TH IN LITERACY: HOW THE STATE COULD BOOST THAT NUMBER
Michigan ranks 44th in the nation in literacy. That’s what Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared in her last State of the State address. The few people FOX 2 spoke with on Thursday said they couldn’t believe it. But hope isn’t lost.
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FOX17ONLINE.COM | FEB 26, 2026
NEW MICHIGAN LITERACY INITIATIVE TAKES ROOT IN LOWELL AS FAMILIES, LIBRARIES WEIGH IN
A new statewide literacy initiative is underway, but in Lowell, the work is already happening one story at a time. See how local families and libraries are making a difference.
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BOOKRIOT.COM | FEB 26, 2026
A NATIONWIDE BOOK BAN BILL HAS BEEN INTRODUCED IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Hours after the State of the Union address, House republicans introduced legislation banning LGBTQ+ books from public schools nationwide.
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DAILYCAMPUS.COM | FEB 26, 2026
THE KIDS AREN’T ALRIGHT: INSIDE NEW JERSEY’S BOOK BAN
The United States was first built on the principles of the freedom of speech — our right to share both information and stories, to guarantee our pursuit of new ideas and knowledge.
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MLIVE.COM | FEB 25, 2026
INSTITUTE HELPING ANN ARBOR LIBRARY EXPLORE OBSERVER’S POSSIBLE FUTURE AS NONPROFIT NEWS
The Lenfest Institute for Journalism, the nonprofit owner of The Philadelphia Inquirer, has entered the picture as the Ann Arbor Observer's future is being discussed.
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THEALPENANEWS.COM | FEB 19, 2026
DILLON GESHEL NAMED EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE MICHIGAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
The Michigan Library Association (MLA) Board of Directors is happy to announce the appointment of Dillon Geshel as the association’s new Executive Director.
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9AND10NEWS.COM | FEB 18, 2026
CHARLEVOIX PUBLIC LIBRARY RECEIVES $10,000 GRANT FROM CARNEGIE CORPORATION
Charlevoix Public Library has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Carnegie Corporation of New York, celebrating libraries' contribution to American democracy.
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AWESOMEMITTEN.COM | FEB 14, 2026
THE EASIEST TRICK TO SAVE MONEY ON MICHIGAN ATTRACTIONS
The Michigan Activity Pass isn’t just for families either. It’s for anyone with a library card who wants to save money and explore more of Michigan. I always
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MLIVE.COM | FEB 14, 2026
THIS MICHIGAN DISTRICT HAS 616 BOOKS FLAGGED AS ‘INAPPROPRIATE’ BY ADVOCACY GROUP
Take Back the Classroom has an extensive list of books alleged to entail content too concerning for kids in districts in Michigan and across the country. But critics of the platform say parents should take its labels with a grain of salt.
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APNEWS.COM | FEB 13, 2026
US STATE DEPARTMENT HALTS PASSPORT SERVICES AT NONPROFIT LIBRARIES
The State Department has ordered nonprofit public libraries to stop taking passport applications, cutting off a popular local service.
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