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At FIGHT 4 THE 1st - LAPEER, we are dedicated to fighting censorship and safeguarding the rights of library patrons. We believe in empowering the citizens of Lapeer with information and resources to take action against attacks on our First Amendment rights.


Rally 4 the Right to Read! 5.15.2025

    Lapeer District Library Board Meeting 5.15.2025

    Meeting Canceled Due to "Lack of Quorum"

    Fight 4 the First Lapeer learned on May 12th that Chair Kari Kohlman canceled the May 15 LDL Board of Trustees meeting because there would not be a quorum. Four of the seven LDL Board members must be present for a quorum, and there must be a quorum to conduct business at the meeting. Failing to achieve a quorum means FOUR of the board members were unavailable to attend a REGULARLY SCHEDULED meeting. 

    Lapeer District Library Board Meeting 4.17.2025

    With an agenda devoid of detail, the opening of the meeting became contentious.  The Challenger board members tried to force a vote to add prayer to the Bylaws, despite an approved agenda that called for discussion only.  Attorney Denney successfully steered the Board onto a path that respected the agreed upon agenda.  Watch beginning around 1:05:00 to hear Bill Marquardt tell the real story around the hiring of former LDL Director  Brigati.

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    Library Requests Legal Opinion on Book Restrictions

    In February of 2025 the library requested a legal opinion on restricting access to certain books from then Board Counsel, Anne Seurynk (Foster Swift).  The memo clearly outlines the constitutional issues related to restricting books and warns that restrictions could lead to expensive, losing lawsuits. 

    Why Diversity in Literature Matters

    Children's Literature researcher Radine Sims Bishop discusses why diversity is so important in children's books.

    Lapeer County Board of Commissioners 3.27.2025

    The Lapeer County Board of Commissioners selected Bonnie Lawrence, one of our highly rated applicants, to fill the open seat on the Lapeer District Library Board.  We believe Bonnie will have a positive impact on the board. Thank you Defenders for adding your voice to this

    effort!  First Public Comment Period begins at 18:00, vote on Library Board Appointee begins at 1:22:40, and the Commissioner's Discussion Time which includes comments about the Library follows.

    The Crown Jewel of the LDL Libraries - The Marguerite deAngeli Library

      LDL Branches Throughout the County

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