The bally-hoo that was an assault on libraries in Hamilton County was short-lived. A few people took control of HEPL [FN1] Their demand for “change”, elicited angry responses from the community, nationwide embarrassment and wasted resources ($$$). 1/6

In case others want to change policies for access to materials in public libraries, here are a few suggestions:
1) Read the policies of the library in question.
-Don’t let someone to tell you policies are bad or good.
2) Consider whether you think the policies make sense.
-Think for yourself; don’t simply parrot someone else. 2/6

3) Highlight areas of your concern and research.
-That means the specific policies, line-by-line.
4) Read books from the shelves.
-Reading is an important aspect of what one does in a library.
5) Ask questions of the library staff. 3/6

The short-lived far right majority on HEPL’s board seemed unfamiliar with either thought or reading. One, who resigned this week, has warned people to “stay away from higher education and [its] secular progressive bias.” He says he is running for political office. 4/6

People who tell you not to read the works of others will tell you what to think. That is a road to fascism. I encourage you to read widely. That helps others learn how to think. That is important to a free society. 5/6

Footnotes:
FN1. Hamilton East Public Library. 6/6