The American Library Association

The American Library Association has drawn the ire of conservatives for its stance on book bans and censorship. Now, Pasco residents want any possible funds going towards the ALA scrubbed from the school budget.

The cuts amount to several thousand dollars in savings for Sarasota County, where libraries are well-regarded and funded with a $17 million annual budget.

The Florida Department of State issued a new rule that says it will "not allow grant project activities" associated with the American Library Association and its affiliates.

The American Association of School Librarians held its biannual conference in Tampa. Some painted a stark picture of the profession in a polarized political climate.

School libraries in Florida are getting more attention as new laws continue restricting what books are available to students. A Pinellas County library is one of the latest to feel that pressure as well.

Typically, if a public library book isn’t returned, someone would be charged late fees. But now, Pasco County is following a national trend and…