Leander Puts Controversial Library Policies On Hold

Many questions still unanswered in wake of June protests

"...Council voted 5-1 to take no action on controversial library policies proposed in the wake of its canceled Drag..."

July 19, 2019 News Post by Nick Yeager

Fallout Continues Over Leander Library's Drag Story Hour

Leander City Council to deliberate over policies, background checks

"...night, the Leander City Council voted 5-2 to close library meetings rooms to rentals, and stalled on other controversial..."

Aug. 16, 2019 News Post by Nick Yeager

“Music America” Exhibition Makes National Debut at LBJ Library

Exhibit details American music history through memorabilia and sound

"...A soundscape of American history, interactive exhibit “Music America: Iconic Objects From America’s..."

Feb. 14, 2024 Music Post by Miranda Garza

Veteran Lays Siege to Library, West Lake ... and Laura Bush

West Austin man on crusade against naming area's new library branch after first lady

"...Naming West Austin's new $5.8 million library branch after someone with both a big name and..."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Feature by Andrea Grimes

How Many Banned Books Have You Read?

Redefine appropriate, suitable, proper, and honest.

"...Celebrate the American Library Association’s Banned Books Week! Local writers, musicians, and..."

Sept. 25, 2013 Events Post by Sarah Sharif

kYmberly Keeton Wants Your Stories for the Black COVID-19 Index

And at the Austin African American Book Festival 2020, she’ll tell you why

"...has always been the mission of the Austin African American Book Festival, and it continues to fulfill that mission..."

June 26, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Hightower Report

Media swallows 'Cowboy President' spin; and Big Brother keeping an eye on bookworms

"...no cowboy. Not much of a president, either.INVADING YOUR LIBRARY RECORDS You can trust your government, right? That's what..."

Sept. 23, 2005 News Column by Jim Hightower

Postmarks

Environs Observer

"...however, what happened with Lee Nichols' article on Austin American-Statesman Editor Richard Oppel ["News Boss," Vol.16, No.45]...."

July 25, 1997 Column

Amassing Awards

"...for Young People's Literature, a Newbery Medal Award, an American Library Association Notable Book, an American Library Association Best..."

Feb. 26, 1999 Books Feature

Postmarks

Last week's Summer Smut Issue gets a whuppin' from some prudent readers.

"...it's available for free at your local grocery store, library, gym, etc., usually out in the front lobby in..."

Aug. 18, 2000 Column

Snubbing the Censors

Austin celebrates Banned Books Week

"...upset. The event, sponsored by national bodies including the American Booksellers Association andthe American Library Association, is 27 this..."

Sept. 26, 2008 Books Feature by Richard Whittaker

Postmarks

Readers weigh in on the criminality of musicians, the integrity of neighborhoods, and more.

"...of LPFM for most of us. Corporate radio's National Association of Broadcasters (NAB, which is what they've done to..."

July 6, 2001 Column

The Hightower Report

Punishing thought crimes: Bush cracks down on dissent, and the GOP rejects your right to read

"...rally. Nicole and Jeff – two patriotic, hardworking, taxpaying Americans – were in the crowd, quietly exercising their free-speech..."

Aug. 6, 2004 News Column by Jim Hightower

The Hightower Report

Librarians Battle For Freedom; and a Gusher From Exxon Mobil

"...law allows federal agents to go to any public library and rifle through our personal records to see what..."

May 12, 2006 News Column by Jim Hightower

Austin's Active Shelf Life

Can Our Public Library Keep Up the Pace?

"...As American urbanites, we expect a public library at our disposal,..."

Sept. 20, 1996 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Hightower Report

Don't Mess With Librarians; and Rising Economy, Downward Mobility

"...if he doesn't back off. At a time when library budgets are being whacked, staff let go, and hours..."

April 1, 2011 News Column by Jim Hightower

News/Print

Everything is illuminated extremely loud and incredibly close

"...• National Library Week is sometime midmonth, and the Austin Public Library..."

April 1, 2005 Books Column by Shawn Badgley

Party for the Right to Read

The ACLU wants Banned Books Week to be a wake-up call

"...focus on wizardry and magic, the series topped the American Library Association's list of Most Frequently Challenged Titles for..."

Sept. 24, 2004 News Feature by Diana Welch

Burn, Baby, Burn

On Fahrenheit 451 and why good democracy should make you feel bad

"...too accurate a portrayal of the darkest chapter in American history to be taught in American schools. African princes..."

Sept. 26, 2008 Screens Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Naked City

The feds want their public documents to become un-public

"...of government publications. (In Austin, depositories include the State Library, the State Law Library, and UT's Perry-Castañeda Library.)..."

Aug. 6, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

War Drums: Rumblings on the Home Front

As an Iraq war becomes inevitable, local responses range from the stupid to the sublime.

"...the USA PATRIOT Act facilitate FBI monitoring of public library patron records? And does it conflict with Texas law..."

March 21, 2003 News Feature

Subversion Not OK at RRISD

School district faces accusations of censorship

"...saying that he had been contacted via email by Library Services Director Ami Uselman, who had summarily canceled the..."

June 17, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Res Publica

Citizen's calendar, April 9-16

"...SHALL REMAIN Dr. Loriene Roy, past president of the American Library Association, presents a multimedia project weaving together native..."

April 10, 2009 News Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...city's charitable resources and organizations. At A.B. Cantu Pan American Recreation Center on East Third Street, volunteers provided haircuts..."

Nov. 21, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...last week, but Naked City finds our own Austin American-Statesman's take to be, uh, novel. The daily's day-after lead..."

Nov. 15, 2002 News Feature

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...The long-running legal adventures of the Texas Association of Business continued this week, with a state district..."

June 27, 2003 News Feature

News/Print

Something wonderful is about to happen to you.

"...contentious news, albeit on a slightly larger level, the American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression, along with the American..."

Nov. 1, 2002 Books Column by Shawn Badgley

Texas GOP's Book Bans Are the First Step in Anti-Public Education Crusade

Banning books (for Jesus!)

"...it is controversial among conservative Repub­lic­ans. According to the American Library Association, This Book Is Gay was the 10th-most..."

June 30, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The AggreGAYtor: October 15

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...• The American Family Association, perhaps still reeling from their recent embarrassment..."

Oct. 15, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Naked City

Headlines

"...ban Christmas trees."-- Harry Savio of the Home Builders Association of Greater Austin, asking Travis Co. commissioners not to..."

June 27, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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