“The Librarians” will be screened at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 17 at the Don Tatzin Community Hall in the Lafayette Library and Learning Center (3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd.) in Lafayette. For more information, ...

We all know the stereotype: Librarians are stern, they’re serious. They sit quietly behind a desk just waiting for the opportunity to shut down any hint of fun with a “Shhhhhh.” In real life, though, ...

Clare’s recently retired County Librarian has spoken fondly of the opportunities she had to become embedded in communities across the county during her time in the role. Helen Walsh stepped down from ...

There have been 309 attempts to exclude 184 titles from library shelves around Australia since 2023. Now a law change is proposed to fend off the culture wars.

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The legislation would subject librarians to prosecution if they do not comply with their library or school board's decisions on challenged books. Critics argue the bill targets books on sexuality and ...

One of Livingston Parish's librarians is getting a silver screen debut. On Feb. 9, the documentary film "The Librarians" premieres for free on PBS channels around the country. The film explores a four ...

ATLANTA — Legislation that seeks to expose librarians to criminal prosecution for loaning the wrong books to children has resurfaced at the Georgia Legislature. Senate Bill 74 passed the state Senate ...

Librarians are exempted from prosecution for the crime, which is categorized as a “high and aggravated” misdemeanor. Punishment can include up to a year in jail and a $5,000 fine. One library director ...

The Librarians is set to premiere on PBS this Monday, Feb. 9, after a robust theatrical and festival run that saw Kim A. Snyder’s documentary earn awards across the country. The film, executive ...

A West Virginia librarian has been arrested for allegedly trying to recruit people on social media to assassinate President Trump. Morgan L. Morrow, 39, of Ripley, was busted over a TikTok video ...