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Residents tell commissioners library staff departures and book challenges harmed services; some urge board appointments, transparency
Summary
Multiple residents told the commission that recent shelving guidelines and book challenges led to 22 library staff departures and moved LGBTQ‑themed books to adult sections; speakers urged defending librarians, more transparency, and careful board appointments.
Several residents used the public‑comment period to raise concerns about library policy changes, staffing losses and book‑challenge procedures.
Karen Phelps (235 Kestrick Drive) said a surge of book challenges in 2022 targeted LGBTQ‑themed materials and led to personal attacks on librarians; she said 22 library staff have left and six books were…
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