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Missouri library LGBTQ story time controversy

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In late July 2026, 2026 the Daniel Boone Regional Library in Columbia, Missouri hosted a "Rainbow Story Time" for young children, toddlers and preschoolers, featuring the picture books such as "Rainbowsaurus" and "Big Wig." The event drew Wig" and drawing roughly 150 participants and along with a small group of protesters displaying anti‑LGBTQ signs. On July 25, Missouri 25 Attorney General Catherine Hanaway mailed a warning to the library, asserting that the program could might violate state statutes that prohibit pornography prohibiting pornographic or sexual material for minors. She warned minors and cautioned that continued sponsorship of the event might jeopardize both could jeopardise state and federal funding for the library. Four days later, on funding. The following day, July 29, state Sen. 28, Secretary of State Denny Hoskins warned the library that the event could be deemed inappropriate and announced plans to pursue legislation that would block such funding. State Senator Rick Brattin, chair of the Senate Education Committee, filed a Sunshine Law request seeking all for emails, advertisements, personnel records related and spending information tied to the Rainbow Story Time. Simultaneously, Secretary of State Denny Hoskins announced intentions to advance legislation event. Library officials responded that would block state funding for library events of this nature. Both the AG’s warning program cost under $30 and the legislative push reflect an escalating partisan effort in Missouri to curtail contained no sexual content. The controversy sparked criticism from residents and intensified debate over LGBTQ‑focused programming for children in publicly funded institutions. On July 29 Senator Brattin’s request proceeded, and to tie such activities Hoskins reiterated his intent to public funding decisions. advance the funding‑restriction bill.

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