Banned Books Week
October 5-11
Banned Books Week, organized annually by the American Library Association and the Banned Books Week Coalition, is intended to raise awareness about the dangers of censorship and to celebrate the freedom to read. Banned Books Week is also an opportunity for libraries to ensure their community is represented through access to meaningful materials. Click here to check out our booklist of staff-curated titles that represent our freedom to read and provide insight into modern censorship.
Your Right to Read: Rebels, Heroes and Fighters of Intellectual Freedom
Wednesday, October 8, 7-8:30 p.m. / Cardinal Room / Register
Throughout history, there have been advocates and heroes of your ability to read what is important and meaningful to you. Their efforts ensured that libraries like ours could have books for all ages, backgrounds and beliefs. Join us in an evening exploring the biographies and accomplishments of reading heroes like Pura Belpré, Sandy Berman and the Tougaloo Nine and more.