Debate over books in Midland, Lubbock libraries stress librarians


The Ector County Library in Odessa offers a variety of services outside of books including genealogy, passports, notary services, interlibrary loans, a computer lab, free Wi-Fi, wireless printing, free programs, children and young adult sections, and more.  The library also recently began checking out Chromebooks, tablets, and T-mobile hotspots.

The ongoing battle in Lubbock

The George & Helen Mahon Public Library where a meeting about the removal of certain books from Texas schools was held on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, in Lubbock. (Justin Rex for The Texas Tribune)

Peter Muhlberger speaks to a meeting about the removal of certain books from Texas schools in the George & Helen Mahon Public Library Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, in Lubbock. (Justin Rex for The Texas Tribune)

West Texas libraries as shelters

From left: Friends of the Ector County Library volunteers Donna Caldwell and Judy Snowden sort through donated books that will be either sold or given away. Books sold help to bring revenue to the library's various programs. The books sell for 50 cents per paperback, one dollar per hard back, or five dollars for a bag of books.


 

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