Book ban forces library to ban kids

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https://www.boisestatepublicradio.org/politics-government/2024-05-20/donnelly-public-library-idaho-books

Donnelly Public Library will become adults-only to comply with new 'library porn' law

Boise State Public Radio News | By James Dawson
Published May 20, 2024 at 12:47 PM MDT

(Audio story at link)

Donnelly Public Library will no longer allow anyone under 18 to visit unless accompanied by a parent starting July 1.

That’s due to the implementation of House Bill 710 passed earlier this year, which requires all libraries – both public and private – to relocate a book to an adults-only section within 60 days of receiving a written complaint.

If the library declines to do so, it could face a civil lawsuit under the law. That comes with a mandatory $250 fine for the library and plaintiffs could receive uncapped damages.

“Our size prohibits us from separating our ‘grown up’ books to be out of the accessible range of children,” the library’s statement reads, noting it’s only 1,024 square feet.

…more… not even to use the bathroom … the state once again equating lgbtq with porn…