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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.
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