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The Hamilton East Public Library board normally meets in the evening on the fourth Thursday of each month. Many public bodies meet after regular work hours to make attendance easier for citizens.
The appointment of an outspoken and politically active pastor to the Hamilton East Public Library Board of Trustees has sparked fear by some library patrons that the ...
The controversial policy is not only costing Hamilton County taxpayers upwards of $300,000, but it cost Hamilton East Public Library Board President Laura Alerding her position after being ousted ...
After drawing national scorn for their book review policy the board of Hamilton East Public Library has reversed their decision to transfer more than 1,300 books out of the Young Adult section of the ...
Kenley has not taken a public position on the library’s review policy. Library staff has been reviewing books in the young adult section and removing any with “inappropriate” content. According to ...
HAMILTON COUNTY, Ind. — The Hamilton East Public Library and outgoing board president Laura Alerding have both received international attention for a policy of reviewing young adult books, and moving ...
— The Hamilton East Public Library Board of Trustees is expected to discuss the placement of John Green’s “The Fault In Our Stars” within its catalog during its Thursday afternoon meeting.
John Green criticizes public library for removing his novel from young adult section Green called the decision "ludicrous" in a tweet on Wednesday. Author John Green in 2017.
In 2022, local libraries got $50.5 million of their total funds from the state of Ohio's Public Library Fund. Another $40 million came from its two levies. What happens if the levy fails?