Residents tell commissioners library staff departures and book challenges harmed services; some urge board appointments, transparency 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.

Residents are voicing urgent concerns over library policy changes, staff losses, and increasing book challenges that threaten LGBTQ representation.

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Residents say new library guidelines and single‑county board threaten access; urge rescind Multiple residents used public comment at the Columbia County commission meeting to oppose a move to a single‑county library system and new reshelving guidelines they say amount to viewpoint‑based censorship; some cited legal limits and asked the board to rescind the guidelines.

Residents in Columbia County are rallying against new library guidelines they claim threaten free access to information, calling it a form of censorship.

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Residents challenge Columbia County library board appointments and book placements During public comment on Oct. 21, 2025, residents told the Columbia County Board of Commissioners that recent library governance changes and board appointments have undermined the library's independence and led to relocation or restriction of numerous titles, particularly those with LGBTQ content; speakers asked commissioners to preserve local, age

Columbia County residents are raising alarms over library governance changes that they say threaten the independence of LGBTQ titles and other important materials.

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Evans Library Branch Highlights Diverse Programs and Dedicated Staff Evans Library offers numerous classes and a strong team across three branches.

The Columbia County Library system is buzzing with activity, especially at the Evans branch, where diverse programs and a dedicated team are transforming community engagement!

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Local Library Launches Exciting Summer Programs for Kids and Adults Library offers free summer activities including reading programs and educational classes for all ages.

Columbia County's library is bursting with summer fun, featuring live animal shows, technology classes, and free activities for the whole family!

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Columbia County Library Board faces backlash over new controversial policies Community members criticize Columbia County Library Board for unethical policy changes and leadership failures.

Columbia County's library board faces fierce backlash as new policies spark community outrage and a mass exodus of staff!

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Columbia County Commissioners reaffirm library access amidst book shelving concerns Commissioners retain access to State Library while addressing book reshelving and oversight issues.

Columbia County's recent Board of Commissioners meeting ignited fierce debates over library management, parental oversight, and the looming threat to access interlibrary loans.

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