New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy speaks at Princeton Public Library before signing legislation aimed at prohibiting school and public libraries from banning books in the state on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Mike Catalini)

Retired librarian Martha Hickson speaks at Princeton Public Library on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, where Gov. Phil Murphy was set to sign a bill aimed at prohibiting bans on books in schools and public libraries. (AP Photo/Mike Catalini)

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy at the Princeton Public Library on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, signs legislation aimed at barring public libraries and schools from banning books. AP photo/Mike Catalini Get Outlook for iOS

The Princeton Public Library is seen on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, in Princeton, N.J. (AP Photo/Mike Catalini)