I lived in that county and just recently moved over the summer back to Illinois. I know one of the librarians, and she is so sweet and nice, and I kinda know some of the workers, and it’s been hell for them. Shit got crazy there awhile back when a random lady said one of the workers (a man) was dressed like a woman. I have no idea if this person is trans or what, and I don’t care. She went berserk and caused a huge scene. Wanted him fired, I think? Counter protesters showed up, and it’s been stupid ever since. It’s like every month some right winger wants to wage a war with the library.

I’m so glad I now live in a state that bans book bans.