For the second year in a row, the top banned book in the USA is Gender Queer, a graphic novel about the author’s exploration of gender. It was the most attacked book in every New England state, including New Hampshire. … Continued
Banned Books Week highlights the need for everyone to have access to a wide range of reading materials. Who do book bans target the most? An estimated 41% of book challenges and bans are against books that feature LGBTQIA+ characters. … Continued
Banned Books Week is October 1-7. Every year, libraries across the country participate in Banned Books Week to shine a light on what it means to have free, open access to information and to bring together the reading community in … Continued
This year, Ohrstrom Library is excited to begin a new endeavor of bringing rotating exhibits to our space that support the library’s mission to equip community members with the skills, resources, and experiences essential for fuller engagement with the world. … Continued
Attitude is the Mind’s Paintbrush- it Colors Everything! Ms. Flanagan just updated the bulletin board in our Wellness area. We were so interested in the idea that we asked her to write a blog post about it. She writes: “As … Continued