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To: The Cromaine Library Board of Trustees
Protect The Cromaine Library from Censorship: Defend the Right to Information
The trustees must stand up against censorship and protect our public library from political and extreme religious influence and unconstitutional interference.
We call on our community to:
Demand that local officials uphold and protect our Constitutional rights, especially the freedom to read and access information.- Show up, speak out, and demonstrate strong community support for intellectual freedom.
- Join us in our commitment to defend our First Amendment, Americans’ freedom to information, and ensure that our public libraries remain strong, inclusive, and professionally run in a non-political manner.
Together, we can support anti-censorship, pro-library efforts that uphold parental choice and safeguard free access to information for our entire community.
Why is this important?
Our rights to freedom of expression, freedom of choice, and access to information—free from censorship—are under threat at Hartland’s Cromaine Library.
Local library boards hold tremendous power over whether our communities maintain open access to books, diverse viewpoints, and professionally curated collections. When boards pursue partisan agendas, consider hiring politically motivated legal counsel, or initiate censorship reviews, they jeopardize the constitutional freedoms that protect all of us.
Libraries must remain places where ideas can be explored—not restricted.
Petition for Cromaine District Library
To the Cromaine District Library Board:
We, the undersigned, urge the Cromaine District Library to continue providing patrons with access to a broad range of information free from censorship or political or religious influence.
Recent actions by the Library Board—such as pursuing partisan legal counsel and reviewing materials for potential censorship—raise serious concerns about violations of the First Amendment, professional library standards, and the role of public institutions in a democratic society.
We call on the Board to:
- Uphold the Constitution and honor the legal protections that guarantee access to information.
- Follow established library law, professional ethics, and best practices when evaluating collections and policies.
- Reject censorship efforts and ensure all decisions are grounded in neutrality, fairness, and respect for the diverse needs of the community.