Missouri officials criticize Columbia library’s LGBTQ-themed ‘story time’ event
Hanaway said the 45-minute program should follow Missouri law and warned she could take action if the library’s books or activities violate state statutes.
- On Friday, Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins threatened to block all state and federal funding for the Daniel Boone Regional Library over a 'Rainbow Story Time' event scheduled for Saturday.
- Separately, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway wrote to the library citing statutes on pornography and minors, requesting the event be 'conducted in a manner consistent with Missouri law.'
- Library spokesperson Mitzi St. John stated the event features books 'Rainbowsaurus' and 'Big Wig' containing no sexual content, while DBRLWU President Patrick Johnston defended the diverse programming.
- Attorney Charles Hatfield argued reading such books constitutes 'First Amendment expression' and noted Missouri's pornography laws are 'purposefully narrow,' suggesting the library could challenge funding cuts in court.
- Columbia resident Rachel Wolpertl supported the library's inclusive approach, stating parents retain the ability to choose what they expose their children to without banning resources for the broader community.
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Missouri AG Threatens Library's LGBTQ Story Time
Columbia’s ABC affiliate reports: Missouri’s attorney general wrote to a local library board saying that “residents” have requested her office make sure that an LGBTQ+-themed story time is “conducted in a manner consistent with Missouri law.” A library spokeswoman told ABC 17 News that the event is family friendly. The letter was dated Thursday and released publicly by Attorney General Catherine Hanaway on social media platforms. Hanaway, in her…
Missouri officials criticize Columbia library's LGBTQ-themed 'story time' event
A LGBTQ-themed "story time" event planned by the Daniel Boone Regional Library in Columbia has drawn criticism from two Missouri government officials who question whether the event is legal and appropriate for children.
Missouri Secretary of State threatens to block funding for Daniel Boone Regional Library over LGBTQ+ "Rainbow Story Time" - Moberly Monitor-Index
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MO Secretary of State threatens DBRL funding over LGBTQ+-themed story time event
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins on Friday threatened Daniel Boone Regional Library’s funding over an LGBTQ+-themed event that is set to take place this weekend. The Columbia Public Library's "Rainbow Story Time" event is scheduled for 10-10:45 a.m. Saturday in the Children's Program Room. Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued a statement on
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