Alabama Public Library Services
Alabama Public Library Services (APLS) is the state agency that serves public libraries in the 67 counties in Alabama and is empowered to advise all established public libraries and assist communities that may propose to establish public libraries. APLS assists libraries and distributes state funding, but does not govern or have direct authority over Alabama libraries.
The APLS Board members represent each congressional district in Alabama:
Congressional District 1: Ron Snider
Congressional District 2: Angelia Stokes
Congressional District 3: Amy Minton
Congressional District 4: Debbie Windsor
Congressional District 5: John Wahl (APLS Chair & AL GOP Chairman)
Congressional District 6: Kasandra Stevens
If you'd like to attend these meetings as a part of Read Freely Alabama, please let us know here!
During each meeting, there is a period for the public to make comments. If you would like to speak, please fill out the document below and email it to Vanessa Carr ([email protected]). Once you have confirmed to speak, please email [email protected], who can help you in developing talking points or understanding the issue further.
Congressional District 1: Ron Snider
Congressional District 2: Angelia Stokes
Congressional District 3: Amy Minton
Congressional District 4: Debbie Windsor
Congressional District 5: John Wahl (APLS Chair & AL GOP Chairman)
Congressional District 6: Kasandra Stevens
2025 APLS Board Meetings
6030 Monticello Drive
Montgomery, AL 36117
LIVE STREAM
Dates Subject to Change
- Thursday, March 20, 10 am - 12 pm
- Thursday, May 15, 10 am - 12 pm
- Thursday, July 17, 10 am - 12 pm
- Thursday, September 18, 10 am - 12 pm
- Thursday, November 20, 10 am - 12 pm
If you'd like to attend these meetings as a part of Read Freely Alabama, please let us know here!
During each meeting, there is a period for the public to make comments. If you would like to speak, please fill out the document below and email it to Vanessa Carr ([email protected]). Once you have confirmed to speak, please email [email protected], who can help you in developing talking points or understanding the issue further.
DOWNLOAD - APLS Request To Address The Board
Resources
Here you will find all the information you need to help fight for Alabama libraries
Challenged Books at Gadsden Public Library
Amy Minton challenged 30 children's and teen books at the Gadsden Public Library in December 2023. She objected to the LGBTQ+ themes and content. Minton argued that taxpayer money should not fund books like LGBTQ+ Athletes Claim The Field: Striving for Equality because it "sexualized" children.
An active Moms For Liberty supporter, Etowah County Republican secretary and Etowah County Library Committee member, Minton was appointed to the Alabama Public Library Services state library board in February 2024.
Here are all 30 challenge forms
