Trustees and a public commenter warn against book bans during library correspondence review

May 4, 2026

During correspondence, trustees discussed recent book-challenge activity and framed efforts to remove books as a threat to historical knowledge; a public commenter said banning books 'is killing history,' urging the library to protect access.

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Trustees at the Franklin Public Library reviewed correspondence from library associations at their March 25 meeting and several spoke against attempts to remove books from library collections.

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