Bomb Threats Cancel Pennsylvania Library's Drag Queen Story Hour
No explosives found after extensive police investigation; community remains divided on event's appropriateness for children.
- A Drag Queen Story Hour event at the Lancaster Public Library in Pennsylvania was canceled due to bomb threats and a suspicious package.
- The threats prompted an extensive police response, including evacuations and bomb squad investigations, but no explosives were found.
- Local officials and community members have expressed strong opinions on both sides of the event, with some criticizing it as inappropriate for children.
- Authorities are investigating the incident, with efforts to identify and prosecute the person responsible for the hoax.
- The event aimed to promote diversity and inclusiveness through LGBTQ+ literature for young readers.