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Library reports small wave of books hidden on shelves amid 'Hide the Pride' online campaign
Summary
Library staff found about a dozen books intentionally hidden on shelves at Leonardtown after a national 'Hide the Pride' social-media campaign; the director said patrons who remove materials without returning them may face suspension of library privileges.
Library Director Michael Blackwell told the board the St. Mary’s County Library has found a small number of books deliberately hidden on shelves at the Leonardtown branch, an action he tied to a national campaign organized by a group that encouraged supporters to hide or withhold certain LGBT-themed titles.
Why it matters: Hiding or removing library materials interferes with public access and…
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