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ALA says book challenges reached near-record levels in 2025 and announces October freedom-to-read campaign
August 8, 2026

The American Library Association documented 4,235 unique book titles challenged in 2025, five below the record set in 2023, and scheduled Banned Books Week for Oct. 4–10, 2026.

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Orange Park families face an unsettled debate over high school libraries
July 30, 2026

Orange Park families are watching a Clay County debate over high school libraries, but no redesign policy had been adopted as of July 30.

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