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Virginia library director resigns after parents threaten defunding over pornographic books

Updated: August 8, 2023 at 4:57 pm EST  See Comments

Tue Aug 8, 2023 – 4:11 pm EDT

(LifeSiteNews) — The director at a Virginia library resigned amid pressure from parents to defund the institution or remove a slew of pornographic books from its shelves.

Michelle Ross stepped down from her role as executive director at the Samuels Public Library in Front Royal last week. Her resignation came after parents launched a grassroots initiative to expose many sexually explicit books in the library, urging local leaders to order the books removed or cut off the institution’s funding.

An August 4 press release from the library announced that Ross was “exploring career opportunities at larger libraries” after having acted as the director at Samuels since 2020. The Board of Trustees appointed an interim director for at least six months, during which time they hope to “identify a permanent library director.”

LifeSiteNews contacted representatives for comment but did not immediately receive a response.

The announcement was made days after the library “implemented new parental controls” while it “continues to work with the Warren County Board of Supervisors on policy and funding directives for the remainder of the 2023/2024 fiscal year and beyond.” Regulations surrounding sexually explicit material resulted

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