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!

FALL HOURS!

The following are the Library's hours for FALL Semester, beginning August 30:

Monday - Thursday -- 8:00- 9:00
Friday -- 8:00 - 4:30
Saturday -- 10:00 - 3:00
Sun -- Closed

Summer hours are:
Monday - Thursday -- 8:30 - 7:30
Friday -- 8:30 - 4:30
Saturday & Sun -- Closed

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HOLIDAY & WINTER HOURS!

The following are the Library's hours for December & January:

December 21 - 23 -- 8:30 - 4:30
December 24 - January 3 -- Closed

January 4 - January 31:
Monday - Thursday -- 8:30- 7:30
Friday -- 8:30 - 4:30
Sat & Sun -- Closed

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