Carla Z. Gordon

“When we receive these concerns, we review the materials and follow the process to either retain, move, or discard items.”

Carla Z. Gordon · said 2026-08-25 · reported 2026-08-25

Gordon explained that when the library receives concerns about materials, it reviews them and follows a process to retain, move, or discard items.

“They are shelved in bins that contain over 2,500 other board books (any that are currently checked in). The post describes them as being 'central and easily accessible,' which is very true. These are books for our smallest patrons and we make them easy to find.”

Carla Z. Gordon · said 2026-08-25 · reported 2026-08-25

Gordon explained that the board books are shelved in bins with over 2,500 other books and are kept accessible for the library's youngest patrons.

“As mentioned in the Selection Policy, we do try to represent differing perspectives on many topics,”

Carla Z. Gordon · said 2026-08-25 · reported 2026-08-25

Gordon noted that the library's Selection Policy calls for representing differing perspectives on many topics.

“I can confirm that the library does own a copy of ‘Pride Is Love’ along with the other small board books that were pictured in the post you referenced,”

Carla Z. Gordon · said 2026-08-25 · reported 2026-08-25

Gordon confirmed in a statement that the Provo City Library owns a copy of the LGBTQ-themed children's board book 'Pride Is Love.'

“We sometimes use holidays, observances, visiting authors, popular topics, and completely random themes all in attempt to promote our collections.”

Carla Z. Gordon · said 2026-08-25 · reported 2026-08-25

Gordon described the various themes the library uses for its displays, including holidays, observances, visiting authors, and popular topics.

“In this way, most individual library needs can be met and service provided to individuals of all ages.”

Carla Z. Gordon · said 2026-08-25 · reported 2026-08-25

Gordon explained that the library's approach is designed to meet most individual library needs and serve patrons of all ages.

“These particular books are not currently on display, but we do have many displays throughout the library that try to highlight books available,”

Carla Z. Gordon · said 2026-08-25 · reported 2026-08-25

Gordon clarified that while the LGBTQ-themed books are not on display, the library does maintain many displays to highlight its collections.

“We do receive complaints from parents and community members about materials in the collection. The process is outlined in the policy referenced above,”

Carla Z. Gordon · said 2026-08-25 · reported 2026-08-25

Gordon acknowledged that the library receives complaints from parents and community members about collection materials and outlined the review process.

“Within the limits of space and budget, the collection offers patrons materials in a choice of format, treatment, and level of difficulty,”

Carla Z. Gordon · said 2026-08-25 · reported 2026-08-25

Gordon described how the library collection offers patrons materials in various formats and difficulty levels within space and budget limits.

“Gender, sexuality, and race are all topics that have a variety of perspectives, so we do own books representing those differing voices.”

Carla Z. Gordon · said 2026-08-25 · reported 2026-08-25

Gordon explained that the library owns books representing differing voices on topics including gender, sexuality, and race.

“They are not on display,”

Carla Z. Gordon · said 2026-08-25 · reported 2026-08-25

Gordon stated that the LGBTQ-themed children's books are not currently on display at the library.