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The Power and Necessity of the Freedom to Read
Books help us see the world through others’ eyes. Penguin Random House champions diverse stories and the freedom to read for all.
October 6, 2025
Term: Intellectual Freedom
Good news-bad news for libraries from 89th Legislative Session
This session, Texans faced bills that made it easier to ban books in schools and attempted to take away the freedom to read in public libraries.
June 23, 2025
Term: Intellectual Freedom
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Libraries are the Great Equalizer
President Trump has dismissed Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden just one year before the end of her term. Her recent remarks—”Libraries are the great equalizer”—during National Library Week underscore what’s
May 12, 2025
Term: Intellectual Freedom
Free for All: A Celebration of Libraries and the Power of Public Access
Celebrate the power of rural libraries! Host a screening of Free for All and spark conversations about their vital role in your community.
February 13, 2025
Term: Intellectual Freedom
READCON: Empowering Library Workers for Today’s Challenges
READCON is a free skill-building program that helps library workers develop soft skills for navigating challenges, covering topics like censorship and crisis communication.
January 9, 2025
Term: Intellectual Freedom
How to report censored books and materials
ALA provides confidential support against censorship to promote intellectual freedom.
March 15, 2024
Term: Intellectual Freedom
What’s a book sanctuary?
Chicago Public Library establishes themselves as a book sanctuary and invites others to join.
November 17, 2023
Term: Intellectual Freedom
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Rise against censorship
Libraries: Defenders of Rights & Community Pillars
November 14, 2023
Term: Intellectual Freedom
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Book ban movement
November 14, 2023
Term: Intellectual Freedom
Share books not hate
A simple infographic on the benefits of sharing books not hate.
October 16, 2023
Term: Intellectual Freedom