[Publib] Bible study in the library ok?

[julie at 4bauers.us]

Can't remember if it was the Supremes, but there was a court ruling somewhere that allowed a library to bar use of its meeting room for religious services.  I can't imagine that a group of individuals engaged in Bible study would fall under the heading of a religious service.  And if you're thinking of opening that can of worms, I suggest you throw your can opener away.

Julie Bauer
Collection Development Librarian
Loudoun County Public Library
Leesburg, Virginia

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From: "Morse, Angela" <amorse at bryantx.gov>
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Everyone-
 

Tonight we had a group doing Bible study in the library.
They were not using our meeting room, but were doing it at one of the tables.
My understanding is that the Supreme Court recently said certain types of
religious activities are not allowed in public libraries. Does Bible study fall
under this category? Am I wrong and there is no such Supreme Court ruling?
 

  
 

Angela
Morse
 

Adult Services Librarian
 

Bryan Public Library
 

201 E 26th St.
 

Bryan,
 TX 77802
 

(979) 209-5600
 

  
 







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