Libraries

According to PEN America, a growing number of local political and advocacy groups have focused their attacks on books featuring LGBTQ+ characters and characters of color.

As communities and school districts push for book bans, some Texas librarians are nearing their breaking point.

School districts are not required to adopt the agency’s recommendations but can use them as guidance as they develop new procedures or alter their policies for selecting or removing library books.

The American Library Association says libraries faced the highest number of book challenges since they started tracking in 2000. Maia Kobabe's Gender Queer topped their list of most challenged books.

Supporters say it's an equity issue, noting the fines have a greater impact on lower-income residents — the same people who may need library services most.

Until now, the State Board of Education has left library selections up to local schools.

The Marathon Public Library has been recognized for its contributions to the community over the past year.

Earlier this year, KUT partnered with Austin's Library Foundation to gather your stories about what the public library means to you. We selected a few of…

Every Oct. 1, the City of Austin welcomes a new budget – and with it, new city fees. These can be anything from public library fines to what it costs to…

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