Parents and community members urge Belton ISD to retain librarians amid staffing concerns Multiple public commenters at the Feb. 2 board meeting urged trustees not to eliminate librarian positions, describing librarians as credentialed professionals essential to students' continuity of care and raising concerns about book withdrawals and censorship.

Community voices unite as parents and students passionately defend the vital role of librarians in shaping children's education, urging Belton ISD to rethink staffing cuts.

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Seguin residents, teachers press board over hundreds of library challenges; superintendent emphasizes process Ten public speakers addressed the board about library-material challenges under Senate Bill 13, with several parents saying the district ignored properly filed complaints and educators defending librarians’ professional review; Superintendent Dr. Lee said formal procedures were followed and that removed books are restricted from student access while under review.

Seguin ISD is facing intense scrutiny as residents and educators rally for transparency and access to library materials amid a wave of formal challenges.

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Residents, educators press Seguin ISD to preserve library access amid state law changes About 22 people testified during the board’s audience period, with most urging the board to preserve access to diverse books and trust librarians’ professional selection; several speakers cited trauma concerns over graphic material and asked for clearer public lists of challenged items. The board later approved the district’s proposed library list,

Residents and educators in Seguin are calling for diverse library access and trust in trained librarians amidst new state laws—are we risking our students' stories?

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When you check out at HEB, you can support libraries this summer! #TexasLibraries #SaveIMLS #PublicLibraries

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Found this fairly accurate list of libraries that allow digital signups! If you live in Texas & looking to signup for more library cards for digital use without having to signup in person or live in the same town. 😏

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Socorro ISD celebrates School Library Month with student proclamation presentation Socorro ISD honors School Library Month and highlights student engagement in library programs.

Socorro ISD is honoring 40 years of School Library Month with a powerful proclamation that highlights how libraries are vital hubs of learning and community connection.

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Gratitude to the Texas Library Association, @harperkids.bsky.social, Carolyn Dee Flores, Gayleen Rabakukk & Candlewick Press! #TXLA2025 #TexasLibraries #KidLit #YAbooks #MiddleGrade

Texas Authors and Illustrators Middle Grade and YA Panel (9:30-10:30 AM Thursday, April 3/C156 - Floor C, Level 1): TLA Logo in blue on white, headshots of authors Meredith Davis, Mari Mancusi, Carolyn Dee Flores, Cynthia Leitich Smith and Cynthia Levinson. Outline of the state of Texas in the background-lighter blue on royal blue.

Headline: Texas Authors and Illustrators Picture Book Panel (2-3 PM; Thursday, April 3/C156 - Floor C, Level 1): TLA Logo in blue on white, headshots of authors Liz Garton Scanlon, Donna Janell Bowman, Susan Kralovansky, and Leslie Stall Widener. Outline of the state of Texas in the background--lighter blue on royal blue.

ATTN Texas Library Association conference attendees! Join Texas authors and illustrators on two exciting panels on April 3 at C156 (Floor C, Level 1): Middle Grade and YA Panel 9:30-10:30 AM and Picture Book Panel 2-3 PM. #txla2025 #txla #texasauthors #texaslibrarians #texaslibraries #kidlit #yalit

Texas Senate Committee debates SB 18 restricting Drag Queen Storytime events Testimonies urge rejection of SB 18, arguing it's discriminatory and harms library funding.

The Texas Senate Committee's heated debate on a bill to restrict drag queen story hours reveals a deep divide over free speech, education, and community values.

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