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The Hamilton East Public Library ended a policy that has attracted widespread criticism and thrust the suburban library system into a heated national debate.

The Hamilton East Public Library board sought to protect kids from books. But when kids and others pushed back, their resolve faltered.

In an Oct. 5 advisory opinion, Luke Britt, the state's public records expert, wrote that two HEPL board members violated the state's Open Door Law.

An investigation surrounding a local library began after several people asked the state to look into whether a meeting between two library board members at a Fishers coffee shop was legal.

HamCo officials favor giving some library board spots to Fishers, Noblesville after book relocation policy draw ire. But that's easier said than done.

The Hamilton East Public Library suspended a controversial policy that led to the removal of hundreds of young adult novels from the teen collection.

Find out whats on the agenda for this afternoons Hamilton East Public Library board meeting.

The Hamilton East Public Library Board voted to suspend the moving of specific books in its YA section, pending a future meeting.

Board member Michelle Payne said, “We need to take responsibility and accountability" on the language and requirements of the policy.

The library director explained how "The Fault in Our Stars" came to be moved out of the teen section, telling the board "we cannot read your mind."