US saw record high of 5,668 books banned in libraries in 2025, says agency | US news

US saw record high of 5,668 books banned in libraries in 2025, says agency | US news

The American Library Association (ALA) has reported a record high in the number of books banned in US libraries. In 2025, 5,668 books were banned – representing 66% of the total number... Read more »
UK libraries urged to remove children’s books with URL hijacked by porn site | Children and teenagers

UK libraries urged to remove children’s books with URL hijacked by porn site | Children and teenagers

The children’s publisher Puffin is hurriedly contacting UK schools and local authorities after it discovered that a website address included in a popular children’s book series had been hijacked by a pornography... Read more »
It may be too late for rural libraries to weather the IMLS storm

It may be too late for rural libraries to weather the IMLS storm

It may be too late for rural libraries to weather the IMLS storm May 16 2025 Beth Anderson, director of the Burnsville Public Library in West Virginia, can throw a rock from... Read more »
Mississippi orders deletion of race and gender databases in state libraries

Mississippi orders deletion of race and gender databases in state libraries

Book News: Mississippi orders deletion of race and gender databases in state libraries ... Read more »
US saw record high of 5,668 books banned in libraries in 2025, says agency | US news

Rightwing groups across US push new bans to limit ‘obscene’ books in libraries

Your guide toexceptional          books BookBrowse seeks out and recommends the best in contemporary fiction and nonfiction—books that not only engage and entertain but also deepen our understanding of ourselves and the world around... Read more »
New bills in Iowa threaten to tighten obscenity provisions for libraries

New bills in Iowa threaten to tighten obscenity provisions for libraries

Book News: New bills in Iowa threaten to tighten obscenity provisions for libraries ... Read more »
Future of libraries, arts agencies unclear amid federal funding freeze

Future of libraries, arts agencies unclear amid federal funding freeze

Book News: Future of libraries, arts agencies unclear amid federal funding freeze ... Read more »
Future of libraries, arts agencies unclear amid federal funding freeze

EveryLibrary warns that U.S. election results mean more uncertainty for libraries

EveryLibrary warns that U.S. election results mean more uncertainty for libraries Nov 06 2024 The last few years have been difficult for libraries and librarians, amid a surge in politically motivated book... Read more »
On appeal, Llano County seeks book ban ruling that would upend public libraries

On appeal, Llano County seeks book ban ruling that would upend public libraries

Book News: On appeal, Llano County seeks book ban ruling that would upend public libraries BookBrowse News – The... Read more »
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