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A drag queen story hour at a library in New York gained notoriety in national headlines, but it’s finally shutting down after significant controversy.
Young children are heavily influenced by grown men dressed in full make-up and women’s clothing, which raised concerns for many Americans.
Two of the library’s three staff members have abruptly resigned. This caused The Rockwell Falls Public Library in Lake Luzerne to close its doors. (Trending: Climate Hoax, Scientist Admits To Lying)
More turmoil for the Lake Luzerne library, known for its drag queen story hour controversy. It's now closed until further notice after its director resigned.
I'll have more on this at 10/11 pm on @CBS6Albany . pic.twitter.com/Upv1thqgXw— Briana Supardi (@CBS6Briana) September 27, 2023
During “Drag Queen Story Hour,” a drag queen named “Scarlet Sagamore” read three books to children.
Parents expressed their opposition to the program in the town.
Tonight in Lake Luzerne—
Rockwell Fall’s Library Board will decide if they’ll reschedule the Drag Queen Story Hour originally scheduled for April 15th…packed house as members of the community voice their concerns @WNYT pic.twitter.com/jq92E9ELCK— Taniqua Pennix (@taniquatv) May 18, 2023
“I do try to love, because Jesus loves, the people who are different from me who are on the other side of this issue. If somebody wants to take it off site, a private building, a private place, somebody willing to sponsor this,” one parent said.
“I’m not even going to necessarily hold it against that business, but it should not be, in a divided community on public, taxpayer dime,” he added. (Trending: The Failures of Joe Biden Are In Full Bloom)
The library was being funded through taxes meant for the school system.
A controversial debate over a Drag Queen Story time Hour at a Lake Luzerne library continues tonight.
It was supposed to happen last month but it was canceled following outcry from some residents. @CBS6Albany pic.twitter.com/t0Y3sFEol8— Briana Supardi (@CBS6Briana) May 18, 2023
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