CONWAY — Conway Public Library Trustees voted Monday to look into creating a program policy after members of the public expressed concern that an upcoming Drag Queen Story Hour isn’t appropriate for children.
The story hour will be held June 28, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in the Ham Community Room of the library as part of a gay pride week celebration.
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It's really very simple. If you don't want your kids exposed to this, then don't bring them. i'd feel safer with my kids at this story time than at any church.
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