Banned Books Week is an annual event that celebrates the freedom to read and raises awareness of the ongoing censorship issues in the United States. This event is typically held during the last week of September and is organized by the American Library Association and other book-related organizations. The aim of this event is to highlight the importance of intellectual freedom and to bring attention to the many books that have been banned or challenged throughout history.
Banned Books Week is a time to acknowledge and appreciate the freedom to read without interference or censorship. It is also a time to recognize the harm that censorship can cause to society. When books are banned or censored, it limits the free flow of ideas and can prevent individuals from accessing important information and perspectives. By celebrating Banned Books Week, we can help to ensure that the right to read and access information is protected for everyone.
This event also serves as a reminder that censorship is a continuing issue, and that we must remain vigilant in protecting our right to read. It is important that individuals and organizations continue to speak out against censorship and stand up for the freedom to read. By doing so, we can help to ensure that the voices of all individuals are heard and that censorship does not limit our access to knowledge and ideas.
Banned Books Displays
Each Campus Library had a Banned Books displays up in past years, Check out the awesome displays and Banned Books mugshots below!
West Campus Library (2023)
Desert Vista Library (2021)
East Campus Library (2021)
East Campus Library (2021)
"It's a Book"
East Campus Library
"The Handmaid's Tale"
East Campus Library (2021)
"Slaughterhouse Five"
East Campus Library (2021)
"Catch-22"
East Campus Library (2021)
"Where's Waldo?"
East Campus Library (2021)
"Captain Underpants"
East Campus Library (2021)
"The Kite Runner"
East Campus Library (2021)
"1984"
East Campus Library (2021)
"Cujo"
Northwest Campus Library (2021)
Downtown Campus Library (2021)
Downtown Campus Library (2021)
"Saga: Book one"
Downtown Campus Library (2021)
"Lord of the Flies"
Downtown Campus Library (2021)
"Their Eyes Were Watching God"
Downtown Campus Library (2021)
"The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time"
Downtown Campus Library (2021)
"Dubliners"
Downtown Campus Library (2021)
"The Color Purple"
Downtown Campus Library (2021)
Downtown Campus Library (2021)
"Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone"
Downtown Campus Library (2021)
"Enders Game"
West Campus Library (2021)
West Campus Library (2021)
West Campus Library (2021)
East Campus Library (2022)
East Campus Library (2022)
"And Tango Makes Three"
East Campus Library (2022)
"Antiracist Baby"
East Campus Library (2022)
"It's so Amazing"
East Campus Library (2022)
"Heather has two Mommies"
East Campus Library (2022)
"To Kill a Mockingbird"
East Campus Library (2022)
"Antiracist Baby"
East Campus Library (2022)
Northwest Campus Library (2023)
Downtown Campus Library (2023)
East Campus Library (2023)
East Campus Library (2023)
East Campus Library (2023)
East Campus Library (2023)
West Campus Library (2023)
West Campus Library (2023)
