Alabama Libraries Face Scrutiny for ‘Sexually Suggestive’ Materials in Children’s Sections

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey expressed concerns about sexually suggestive content available in children’s sections in the state’s public libraries.

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey speaks at a news conference in Beauregard, Ala., on March 4, 2019. Vasha Hunt/AP Photo

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has expressed concerns about sexually suggestive content available in the state’s public libraries, particularly in sections dedicated to children.

In a Sept. 1 letter to Nancy Pack, the director of the Alabama Public Library Service, Ms. Ivey, a Republican, requested answers regarding the environment libraries are providing to families and children.