Some ‘Little Free Libraries' now come with disclaimers as Iowa cracks down on explicit books in schools

State restrictions on sexually explicit reading material in schools and libraries have led some 'Little Free Library' hosts to leave disclaimers on...

October 7, 2023
8:22 AM

State restrictions on sexually explicit reading material in schools and libraries have led some 'Little Free Library' hosts to leave disclaimers on the freestanding, mailbox-like book receptacles. At least two school districts in suburban Des Moines have posted or intend to post such disclaimers. 'This ‘little library' is not funded, sponsored, endorsed or maintained by the Urbandale Community School District and is not in any way part of the Urbandale Schools library program.' a sign on a Little Free Library near Webster Elementary in Urbandale reads.