Idaho public library labels itself adult-only following law removing books deemed ‘harmful’

Published May 22, 2024 12:30pm ET



A public library in Idaho is labeling itself as “adults only” to comply with a new state law that staff members said is “ambiguous.”

The library is not turning into an exotic, 18-and-up institution that sounds typical of an adults-only establishment. Instead, library staff members said they are complying with a new state law set to go into effect July 1.

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