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On "The Florida Roundup," two Florida library representatives address concerns over the proposed property tax cut amendment.

In mid-September, the county’s League of Women Voters’ publication chair, Joyce Sullivan, learned the library system would not allow the 2026 voters’ guides to be placed for distribution. The reason was unclear. But after Stet News asked him this week about the ban, Palm Beach County Administrator Joe Abruzzo said he is allowing it to be distributed once again at the libraries.

The Florida Policy Institute launched a new website Tuesday morning. It allows the user to search by zip code, county or service to see how Amendment 3 could impact two-year funding for all public services, including special districts.

Attorneys for several publishing companies, authors and other plaintiffs filed a document that, in part, disputed a state position that selection of school library books is “government speech” and, as a result, is not subject to the First Amendment.

The American Association of School Librarians held its biannual conference in Tampa. Some painted a stark picture of the profession in a polarized political climate.

A picture book written by a South Florida transgender activist is among the most banned kids' books in the U.S., according to the advocacy group PEN America.

It comes as photos emerged of teachers covering bookcases with blankets to prevent getting in trouble.

Top education officials approved a rule to carry out a new state law requiring school-library employees to complete training sessions to increase scrutiny of materials.

There have been more than 200 book bans across Florida in the past year, according to a report by the advocacy group PEN America. Many of the targeted books are centered around people of color and LGBTQ characters.

The bill requires school districts to allow parents to have input in selecting library books and other instructional materials.

The Broward County Library system is bringing back the fest for the science buffs — whether that's a student or their guardian. Science Fair Fest 2021 takes place virtually Saturday, Oct. 9 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Libraries, schools, authors and readers are celebrating Banned Books Week. Among the Top 10 most challenged books in the U.S. are The Hate U Give and To Kill A Mockingbird.