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City delays revealing book decision
Library director says legal staff advised her to not reveal decision
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“Sex is a Funny Word,” has been available at the Keene Memorial Library since 2019, and is a frank approach to sex education and body issues focused on children ages 7 to 10 years old according to its description on Amazon.com. The book is still in Keene Memorial Library after being relocated to the adult section on Dec. 28, 2022.
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The Fremont City Council has placed an item on its Tuesday, Feb. 14, meeting agenda submitted by Ward 2 Council Member Glen Ellis requesting t…
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A group of more than a dozen parents are planning a “silent” protest during the Monday, Feb. 20, meeting of the Keene Memorial Library Advisor…
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Linda McClain has resigned from her role as chairperson of the Keene Memorial Library Advisory Board.

