Banned Books Week, September 24-October 1

Last week we celebrated International Talk Like a Pirate Day. I hope you were able to get your "arrrrrrrg" on. This week, much less trivial affairs to talk about (but you can still talk like a pirate if you like). It's Banned Books Week , an annual event that celebrates the freedom to read (whatever the heck we choose) and the First Amendment. Held during the last week of September, Banned Books Week highlights the benefits of free and open access to information while drawing attention to the harms of censorship by spotlighting actual or attempted bannings of books across the United States. Come to the library this week and check out our display, it's around the corner from the Information Desk and adjacent to the fireplace. You might be surprised by some of the titles propped up there, from children's and young adults titles to adult books, all have been the subject of bannings or attempted bannings.

Better yet, come to the library and pick up a banned or challenged title this week and remind yourself of the importance of the freedom to read.