The public library's book club geared toward students in sixth through eighth grade chose to read and discuss This Book is ...

A 6-8 grade Bondurant library book club selection of 'This Book Is Gay' drew backlash over age-appropriate content and was canceled.

The characters are original artwork from the artists - with “best wishes” addressed directly to the children of Iowa City - ...

House Study Bill 636 would ban partnerships between schools and public libraries over fears that kids have access to inappropriate books.

Some libraries just house books, while others are an architectural majesty with the most impressive bibliography to surround yourself with while you study, work, or write that novel. There are many ...

The public library in a small Iowa farming town has been embroiled in a monthslong controversy spurred by anti-LGBTQ rhetoric, attempts to censor books with progressive and LGBTQ themes and the ...

Public services librarian Kellee Forkenbrock arranges books June 20 for a Juneteenth display at the North Liberty Public Library in North Liberty. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette) Buy Photo Books like “The ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Recommendations in Gov. Kim Reynolds' state government reorganization bill give me serious concerns as an active voter and library ...

Audrey, Gideon, Rachel and Mary Phillips pick out library books during a visit by the Marion Library’s Bookmobile to Thomas Park on Aug. 26, 2025. The library is one of hundreds in the state to ...

Sam Helmick is Iowa Library Association president and community and access services coordinator for the Iowa City Public Library. Recommendations in Gov. Kim Reynolds' state government reorganization ...