About Our Work

 

Read Freely Alabama is a volunteer group of concerned citizens who oppose censorship in our local libraries. As the scale of censorship efforts and attacks on libraries have expanded across the state, we have grown to meet the challenge. Read Freely Alabama is the state-wide resource hub for local chapters and affiliated groups fighting censorship. By connecting library advocates to one another and to state and national partners, Read Freely Alabama enables liberty-loving patriots across the state to stand together against this un-American campaign of bigotry.

 

 

  • From the blog

    SB 6 - the Library Board Bill - is a Threat to Library Governance and Public Trust

    Senate Bill 6 (SB6), introduced by Senator Chris Elliott (R-Josephine), aims to significantly change the governance of public libraries in Alabama. If passed, SB6 would give local city and county governments the authority to remove library board members at will via a two-thirds vote. It would also eliminate staggered terms for board members and require boards to report their membership and activities related to collection review to state leadership.

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    Understanding Alabama HB4: What It Means for Libraries and How You Can Help

    A new bill has been introduced in the Alabama legislature that proposes significant changes to the criminal code regarding the operation of public and school libraries. Known as HB4, this legislation will alter the landscape of librarianship and public access to information. This post aims to break down the key elements of the bill and explain its potential negative impacts on our community libraries and the right to read across Alabama.

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