Sumner County library work study draws large public turnout over proposed collection policy on transgender materials
At a Oct. 8 work study, the Sumner County Library Board heard about 23 public commenters on a proposed collection development policy that opponents say would remove books addressing transgender issues; no formal vote was taken and a full vote is scheduled for Oct. 14.
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HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. — The Sumner County Library Board held a work study meeting Oct. 8 to hear public comment on a proposed revision to the system’s collection development policy that critics say would remove books addressing transgender issues. The session, converted to a work study because of a lack of quorum, allowed roughly 23 people three minutes each to speak; board members made no formal policy decision at the meeting.
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