KCC has confirmed that children are not and will not be exposed to adult transgender literature in our libraries.
Staff at the county’s 99 libraries have been asked to ensure that books are always stocked in age-appropriate categories and that no adult literature makes its way into areas specifically aimed at children, or where children will be selecting books, such as the public welcome displays. It follows feedback from a resident who spotted a transgender book aimed at adults in a public display at the entrance of one library in Kent.
The book has since been relocated to a section that is unlikely to be visited by children.
“We rightly place child protection and safeguarding at the very top of our list of priorities”
Cabinet Member for Community and Regulatory Services, Paul Webb, said: “We rightly place child protection and safeguarding at the very top of our list of priorities, as should all adults, especially those that hold public office.”
The Kent Library Service has confirmed that staff will ensure that only age-appropriate books are being displayed in children’s sections of libraries or areas where children will be selecting books to borrow.
