Come out and READ OUT on September 30!

The Library on the all three campuses will sponsor an INDOOR banned books READ OUT on September 30 at lunchtime:

Dundalk: 11:00am - 12:30pm -- Student Lounge

Catonsville: 11:30am - 1pm -- Cafeteria

Essex: 12:00 - 1:30pm -- A Building Lobby

Just look for the podium and microphone for your chance to read a few pages from your favorite banned or challenged book. Librarians will have books available or bring your own!

Freedom to Read?

The notoriously banned book, Fahrenheit 451, tells the story of a society in which watching television and absorbing trivial information is valued over reading books and discussing ideas.

Is this happening today? Discuss!

Then go to the Library and check out a banned book. Hurry, before Guy Montag arrives at your door.

120 Banned Books

Can a group tell you NOT to read a book?

This book presents censorship accounts of books that have been banned throughout history for political, religious, sexual, and social reasons in the United States.

You probably shouldn't read it.

Librarians defend your First Amendment rights!

How should you celebrate Banned Books Week (Sept. 25-Oct. 2)?
1. Read and respond to the Baltimore Sun's letter to the editor thanking Librarians for fighting censorship!
2. Read a banned book -- there are plenty at the library!
3. Watch for other events to celebrate your First Amendment rights!