It's Banned Books Week!

Banned Books Week happens every September and is celebrated in libraries all over the country and world.  There are many popular books that have been challenged over the years for various reasons, such as being "unsuited to the age group," "sexuality," "inappropriate language," and more.  We at Parkland Library believe that people should be free to choose what they want to read.  We encourage reading and discussion of thematic elements and issues found in any books.  For more information on Banned Books Week you can check out the ALA Banned Books page.

 

A team of individuals in the Library decided to get creative this year and produce a series of short videos to promote Banned Books Week.  We wanted to get people in our community talking about it, and encourage them to explore new titles in our Library.  Check out the links below to watch our masterpiece!

See the individual promos here

Full length UNCENSORED

Another fun fact about these videos is that they were produced by Library staff using equipment available to students, faculty, and staff.  We have camcorders that check out for a week, and a DIY Media Space ready for editing with a variety of audio and video software.

Happy Banned Books Week everyone!  Be sure to celebrate your freedom to read!