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Book Challenges on the Rise

Support Your Freedom to Read

2023-10-02 19:00:00 2023-10-02 20:30:00 America/Chicago Book Challenges on the Rise Warren-Newport Public Library -

Monday, October 02
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-10-02 19:00:00 2023-10-02 20:30:00 America/Chicago Book Challenges on the Rise "Freedom to Read" is a fundamental American right: your right to choose the ideas, information, and cultural experiences that are right for you and your family. Warren-Newport Public Library -

"Freedom to Read" is a fundamental American right: your right to choose the ideas, information, and cultural experiences that are right for you and your family.

That right is guaranteed by the First Amendment of the United States Constitution. And your public library supports that right by providing free and open access to all.

Book bans infringe on that right. When people demand that libraries remove books, they deny you and others the right to choose. Those demands are happening at an unprecedented rate. The American Library Association (ALA) reports more book challenges in 2022 than any previous year. 

This Banned Books Week webinar, moderated by columnist Heidi Stevens, will share how to effectively support intellectual freedom. We will examine the current state of book challenges, Illinois’ legislative response, and the implications of censorship on communities with this panel of experts: 

Alexi Giannoulias, Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian
Monica Harris, executive director, Reaching Across Illinois Library System
Jasmine Warga, author of challenged books; The Shape of Thunder and Other Words for Home
Jarrett Dapier, author of challenged picture books and freedom to read advocate

This presentation is co-hosted by multiple Chicago-area libraries.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Virtual Program/Class | Adult Program/Class |

TAGS: | Virtual | Literacy | Book Bans |

Warren-Newport Public Library

askus@wnpl.info
Phone: 847-244-5150

Hours
We're closed Monday November 27 due to Building Improvements
We're closed Tuesday November 28 due to Building Improvements
We're closed Wednesday November 29 due to Building Improvements
We're closed Thursday November 30 due to Building Improvements
We're closed Friday December 01 due to Building Improvements
We're closed Saturday December 02 due to Building Improvements
We're closed Sunday December 03 due to Building Improvements
Mon, Nov 27 Closed
(Building Improvements)
Tue, Nov 28 Closed
(Building Improvements)
Wed, Nov 29 Closed
(Building Improvements)
Thu, Nov 30 Closed
(Building Improvements)
Fri, Dec 01 Closed
(Building Improvements)
Sat, Dec 02 Closed
(Building Improvements)
Sun, Dec 03 Closed
(Building Improvements)

About the library

Founded in 1973, the award-winning Warren-Newport Public Library serves a population of approximately 60,000 within a 55-square mile area. The library offers books, movies, and music in the collections and engaging programs for all ages. WNPL also provides many educational and entertaining online resources, including ebooks, eaudiobooks, streaming media and research databases.

Upcoming events

Tue, Dec 05, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room A

Wed, Dec 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Canceled
Wed, Dec 06, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Wed, Dec 06, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Zoom (check email for link)

Thu, Dec 07, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Offsite

Tue, Dec 12, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Board Room

Thu, Dec 14, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Zoom Link

Mon, Dec 18, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A/B

Tue, Dec 19, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A/B

Wed, Dec 20, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
The Flex