The book, “Let’s Talk About It,” was voted to be reviewed by the city attorney, circumventing the library’s established process of review.
Library Advisory Board Chair Cristy Willer voted against sending the book straight to the municipal attorney without going through the established process of review that involves a decision by the library with an available appeals process — a process sidestepped by the March 15 vote.
“People tend to go to the fringe arguments around an issue,” Willer said. “Bringing people together to talk about an issue that bothers people is what needs to be happening more, not less.” One of the board members who voted for the book to be sent to the municipal attorney maintains that he doesn’t want the book banned, but rather he doesn’t want the book in the children’s section of the public library., Willer says having an established review process is important.
“I wouldn’t be doing what I’m doing if it wasn’t for how deeply I support the library and all libraries,” Willer said. “I’m certainly in support of the widest possible array of books we could have.”
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