Attend Commissioners Court to Support Removal of Inappropriate Library Books for Children
March 25, 2024 | Montgomery County, TX
A new library policy for removal of inappropriate books for children in our county public libraries is being voted on TOMORROW at the Montgomery County Commissioners Court. Please attend Commissioners Court tomorrow morning at 9:30 am to show your support of Agenda Item 10.A. WEAR RED! Get there early to get a seat!
Alan B. Sadler Commissioners Court Building
501 North Thompson, Fourth Floor
Conroe, Texas 77301
The current public library policy in Montgomery County allows inappropriate, destructive books to be easily accessed by children. When parents or local citizens raise the alarm about a particular book, it is sent to the Reconsideration Committee, which currently is run by librarians who are not elected or appointed by elected officials for terms. In the most recent meeting of the Reconsideration Committee, two books were considered: The Pants Project, by Cat Clark and George (aka Melissa), by Alex Gino. The decision was made to leave these books in the children’s section where third graders could easily pick them up. Here are a few quotes from these books:
If this is a cause that is near and dear to your heart, please show up TOMORROW, March 26, at Montgomery County Commissioners Court in Conroe at 9:30 am. Get there EARLY. It will be packed with parents on BOTH SIDES. Please wear RED in support of Agenda Item 10.A.
Our children must be protected! Tomorrow, we have an opportunity to stand up as citizens to make our voices heard.
Please send an email
You’re also encouraged to send an email to your Commissioner. Here’s a suggested email from Michele Nuckolls of Two Moms and Some Books:
Dear Commissioner,
I am writing to urge your support for Item 10.A. on the March 26, 2024, Commissioners Court Open Agenda (consider, discuss and take appropriate action relating to the Library Reconsideration Materials Policy).
By giving citizens a voice in shaping the accessibility of content in our public libraries, we can strengthen our efforts to protect our children and uphold the values of our community.
I will be attending court wearing a red shirt in support of this agenda item, but I will not speak out of respect for your time.
Thank you for your support of this very important agenda item.
Montgomery County Commissioners
Commissioner Robert Walker, Precinct 1
936-539-7815
commissioner.pct1@mctx.org
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Commissioner Charlie Riley, Precinct 2
281-259-6492
karen.cantrell@mctx.org
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Commissioner James Noack, Precinct 3
Spring: 281-367-3977
Conroe: 936-539-7817
Fax: 281-364-4231
Evan.Besong@mctx.org
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Commissioner Matt Gray, Precinct 4
936-597-4444
contactp4@mctx.org
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