"Something will be offensive to someone in every book, ...

"Something will be offensive to someone in every book, ..."Something will be offensive to someone in every book, ..."Something will be offensive to someone in every book, ...

...so you've got to fight it." — Judy Blume

"Something will be offensive to someone in every book, ...

"Something will be offensive to someone in every book, ..."Something will be offensive to someone in every book, ..."Something will be offensive to someone in every book, ...

...so you've got to fight it." — Judy Blume

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LDL Board of Trustees Meeting 8.20.2026

The LDL Board meeting was held on August 20, 2026 at 10 a.m. at the Oregon Township Hall. Board members, left to right are Bill Marquardt, Bonnie Lawrence, Carol Brown, Chair Chris VanBelle, Kari Kohlman and Peggy Brotzke. Lapeer District Library director Stephen Banister sat with the board. There were 14 members of the public present. View the Finance Committee meeting on our YouTube page.

Library Board Trustee Facts

Provided to the public by the Library of Michigan, this excellent document answers many questions the public may have regarding the duties of Library Trustees, including a definition of Fiduciary Duty.

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Marguerite deAngeli inspired Carla Hayden, former Librarian

"Bright April," a children's novel written by Lapeer's own deAngeli, inspired Carla Hayden to become a librarian.

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At Fight 4 the First Lapeer, we are dedicated to fighting censorship and safeguarding the rights of library patrons. We believe in empowering the citizens of Lapeer with information and resources to take action against attacks on our First Amendment rights.

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