Texas County Contemplates Library Closure Amid Book Ban Controversy

Llano County in Texas, which was ordered by a federal judge to return banned books to its public library shelves, is now considering shutting down its libraries entirely. The meeting of the Commissioners Court of Llano County will discuss whether to “continue or cease operations of the current physical Llano County library system pending further guidance from the Federal Courts.” The case comes amid ongoing fights across the country to protect access to books in response to a banning boom that has taken shape in the US – including in K-12 schools, universities and public libraries.