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York County Library Approves Controversial LGBTQ Book Policy

12/14/2025

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Library Board Decision

The York County Library Board approved a policy on December 11, 2025, allowing children's books with LGBTQ themes to be moved to adult sections.
The 6-1 vote reflected strong opinions at the meeting.
The policy aims to align with state education guidelines and provides forms for removing or relocating materials.
Critics including the ACLU say the policy could lead to censorship and lawsuits, echoing legal challenges in nearby Greenville County.

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Commissioners Dissolve Library Board

The Randolph County Board of Commissioners dissolved the board that manages its public library.
The action followed a 3-2 vote by the library board to retain a picture book about a transgender boy in the children's section.
County spokeswoman Amy Rudisill said the hearing drew around 40 speakers, indicating notable community interest.
These events center on governance over library content in Randolph County and reflect public engagement with the issue.

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Library Board Decision

The York County Library Board approved a policy on December 11, 2025, allowing children's books with LGBTQ themes to be moved to adult sections.
The 6-1 vote reflected strong opinions at the meeting.
The policy aims to align with state education guidelines and provides forms for removing or relocating materials.
Critics including the ACLU say the policy could lead to censorship and lawsuits, echoing legal challenges in nearby Greenville County.

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