Why “Moms for Liberty” Harms Libraries
Undermining Parental Freedom
This is an national organization that claims to stand for parental rights, but in practice they push to take choices away from all parents.
True parental freedom means I choose what my child reads, not allowing you choose what yours reads, not allowing one group to make that decision for everyone.
One of its Goals is to Limit Access to Information
Efforts to ban books shrink access to knowledge and erase important voices, especially for kids and teens.
Libraries are strongest when they offer a wide range of perspectives, so families can decide what’s right for themselves.
Injecting Partisan Politics into Libraries
Moms for Liberty and other similar groups bring national political agendas into local communities, creating division where there should be unity.
Libraries, at their core, are intended to should be neutral spaces dedicated to learning, not battlegrounds for partisan culture wars. Such a group created a battleground in our Garfield County libraries that we dedicated to stopping.
Harming Vulnerable Populations
Book bans often target LGBTQ+ authors, authors of color, and marginalized voices.
Silencing these stories sends a message that some neighbors don’t belong, which directly harms community trust and safety.
Eroding Local Control
Outside groups pressure local boards with one-sided talking points that don’t reflect the full community.
Our libraries should reflect the values of all Garfield County residents, not the agenda of a national organization.
Groups like Moms for Liberty don’t protect freedom, they take it away. Our libraries should empower families, not let outside groups decide what our kids can or cannot read.

