Orem's library is facing accusations of censorship from the Utah Library Association, and the fight over what books are available is heating up. It's a clash over access to information and who gets to decide what's on the shelves.
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This whole censorship drama could end up costing the city if legal battles arise or if public trust erodes funding.
Ultimately, the public benefits when libraries offer a wide range of viewpoints and resist censorship.
Residents who value diverse reading materials and open access to information could be negatively impacted if censorship prevails.
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Utah Library Assn. doubles down on charge of ‘censorship’ involving Orem Library, Orem City Council Gephardt Daily