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Why are there erotic books in the Library’s kids section?

by Michael Lunsford | Nov 1, 2021 | Lafayette, LCG, Libraries, Podcast

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadWell, I didn’t want to have to be the one to tell you this. However, if I don’t, you may never know what lurks in your local Library’s children section. Don’t worry, I’m not showing you the inside of...

The library is fixed. Why are the crazies back?

by Michael Lunsford | Sep 8, 2021 | Lafayette, Libraries, LPSS, Podcast

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadYears ago, we set out to fix what was broken at the library. It’s not perfect, and there’s still a great deal of work remaining. However, Lafayette citizens should be extremely proud of the progress the library has...

Drag Queens want to cancel Christians off the library board!?

by Michael Lunsford | Apr 16, 2021 | Libraries, Podcast

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadThree years is a long time to carry a grudge. Yet, Friends of Drag Queen Story Time, Lessie Melancon and Dominique Ducote (who works for the Louisiana State Library in Baton Rouge), have actually filed a lawsuit to cancel a...

EPIC! Audited financial statements V. unsubstantiated opinion

by Michael Lunsford | Mar 30, 2021 | LCG, Libraries, Podcast

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadA local “media” organization has published an article calling our effort to educate the public a “campaign of lies” intended on creating a financial crisis for the library. The truth is, if the policies...

What’s wrong with us?

by Michael Lunsford | Mar 8, 2021 | Lafayette, LCG, Libraries, Louisiana

Recently, someone brought to my attention that National Public Radio’s number one song of 2020 was the basest form of filth anyone has seen or heard in a long time. One article suggests that the song wasn’t given that noble title due to the quality of the...

The real truth a former Librarian doesn’t want you to know

by Michael Lunsford | Feb 5, 2021 | LCG, Libraries

Since former Library Director, Teresa Elberson, resigned on Friday, January 29th, 2021, the press has been circling the wagons with one article after another. The thrust of these articles has been to suggest the library board is wrongfully persecuting the perfect...