Llano County Commissioners Court to Decide Fate of Public Library System at Special Meeting

Llano County, Texas is facing a difficult decision this week as the Commissioners Court is set to discuss the potential closure of the county’s public library system. The meeting comes after a federal judge ordered the Llano County Library System to return twelve children’s books to its shelves that had been removed due to their LGBTQ and racial content.

The books, which include “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents” by Isabel Wilkerson, were ordered to be returned to the shelves by Judge Robert Pitman on March 30. Leila Green Little, one of the seven local residents who successfully sued the county for banning the books, has urged county residents to attend the special meeting and give the commissioners an earful.

The Llano County Library System includes three branches and serves a population of approximately 20,000 people. The library system has been in operation since the 1950s and provides a variety of services, including access to books, magazines, and other media.

The decision to close the library system would have far-reaching implications for the county’s residents. Without access to the library, many would be unable to access books, magazines, and other media. Additionally, the library system provides a variety of educational and recreational programs for children and adults.

The Commissioners Court of Llano County will meet on Thursday to discuss the potential closure of the library system. The outcome of the meeting will have a significant impact on the county’s residents and their access to books, magazines, and other media.