Who Do Book Bans Target?
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 & the Freedom To Read
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
Choosing To Participate
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
The Mind’s Paintbrush
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
Meet Your Librarians!
What is the best way to get to know a librarian? By getting them to talk about books, of course! This month, we are very happy to introduce you to the new Library Director, Ms. Shawna Egan. We asked Ms. … Continued