Wyoming library director wins $700,000 after being fired for defending LGBTQ+ books
Terri Lesley has won $700,000 after she was fired for refusing to remove LGBTQ+ books.
October 9, 2025
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Wyoming Library Director Fired For Refusing to Scrap Shelves of LGBTQ+ Books
After 27 years at the library, she still believes that it’s important to offer books from all perspectives, including those of LGBTQ+ people.
August 16, 2023
Pennsylvania Library Director Resigns After Board Removes Issues of 'Out,' the LGBTQ+ Magazine
Justin Brown quit working for the Northern Cambria Public Library following a heated debate with the library board over the unilateral removal of Out, sparking discussions on censorship and representation in public libraries.
December 11, 2023
Children’s Book Added to Book Ban List Because Author’s Last Name Is ‘Gay’
The library’s executive director confirmed the book was listed because of the word “gay.”
October 9, 2023
Mississippi Mayor Withholds $110k in Library Funds Over LGBTQ+ Books
Ridgeland Mayor Gene McGee objected to "homosexual materials" because they went against his Christian beliefs, the library system's director says.
January 28, 2022
Southern states ban transgender books from YA and children's sections in libraries
Children's and young adult sections in libraries are being scrubbed of transgender content in these states.
November 21, 2025
Iowa Library Shuttered After Anti-LGBTQ+ Sentiments Flare
The Vinton Public Library has been open since the early 1900s, but recent anti-LGBTQ+ attitudes from the community led to its closing.
July 14, 2022
Arkansas Parents Sue Library System Over LGBTQ+ Book Censorship
The plaintiffs say they want the stigma of labels on LGBTQ+ books removed and the texts made regularly available again.
May 31, 2023
Utah Library Stirs Controversy by Ending LGBTQ Book Promotions
Library workers in Washington County were told not to wear buttons promoting LGBTQ books and to take down Pride Month displays.
August 16, 2018
This Small Virginia Town Could Lose Its Library Over LGBTQ+ Book Brawl
Some conservative parents are claiming books with LGBTQ+ themes are essentially pornography.
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September 6, 2023
ACLU Warns New Jersey Library Not to Censor LGBTQ+ Book
The library’s leadership moved the book Gender Queer out of the young adult section.
July 17, 2023
Virginia LGBTQ+ advocates and allies come together to celebrate 10 years of marriage equality
Equality Virginia's annual black-tie affair at Richmond’s Main Street Station was extra special as attendees celebrated same-sex couples’ right to get married.
October 9, 2024
Alabama community saves library after funding cut over LGBTQ+ books
Read Freely Alabama and concerned citizens raised over $43,000 in less than a week for the Fairhope Public Library.
March 31, 2025
Conservatives Wage War on Drag Queen Story Hour
A Lousiana mayor is fighting to stop the event, which encourages individuality and acceptance.
August 23, 2018
Montana Library Cancels Trans Woman's History Lecture Due to Anti-Drag Law
Adria Jawort, a Native American trans woman, was to speak on the history of LGBTQ+ and Two-Spirit people in the state.
June 3, 2023
Nex Benedict’s tragic death further proves that Oklahoma is not OK
One activist spent time in the area following the tragedy, and while the local LGBTQ+ community remains strong — so does its opposing forces.
March 12, 2024
Father seeks $20k in damages for lesbian book in library
A Bentonville, Ark., father of two teenage boys wants $20,000 from the city after his sons found a book on lesbian sex on a public library bookshelf.
April 24, 2007
'Activist Mommy' Terrorizes LGBTQ Prom With Hateful Phone Campaign
Elizabeth Johnston railed so hard against an LGBTQ-inclusive prom being held at a public library that officials began to fear for the teens' safety and moved the event.
June 25, 2019
South Carolina Library System Removes All Displays That Showcase LGBTQ+ Books
Last year, the library system removed LGBTQ+ displays from several libraries in the district, until they were quickly returned after public backlash.
June 27, 2023
Texas Judge Orders LGBTQ+ Books Be Returned to Public Libraries
The order also returns books on race that were also removed.
April 2, 2023