Banned Books Week at Limestone Township Library District

As we observe Banned Books Week on Sunday, October 1 through Saturday, October 7, Limestone Township Library District will display books that have been banned or challenged according to reports made to the American Library Association (ALA).

In 2022, ALA documented 1,269 demands to censor library books and resources – the highest number of attempted book bans since ALA began compiling data about censorship in libraries more than 20 years ago. Most targeted books were by or about Black or LGBTQIA+ persons.

Because many book challenges are not reported to the ALA or covered by the press, the Top Most Challenged Books lists and 2022 data compiled by ALA represent only a snapshot of book challenges.

This year, beloved reading advocate, writer, and television and film star LeVar Burton will serve as this year’s Banned Books Week Honorary Chair.
 

“Books bring us together. They teach us about the world and each other. The ability to read and access books is a fundamental right and a necessity for life-long success,” said the star of PBS children’s series Reading Rainbow and LeVar Burton Reads podcast.

 For more information, call the library at 815-939-1696.

 

Check out our program calendar when you stop in.

Storytime takes place every Wednesday at 10:15 A.M. with Mr. William reading a picture book or two and leading us through a fun craft matching the theme of the book.

 

Have questions about using Word or Excel or how to get around on the World Wide Web? Come in during Drop-in Tech Help day from 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 noon on Friday, October 6 or Tuesday, October 10. Staff will do their best to help you solve your problem.

 

We invite grade-school kids to attend our Mini Planet Luminaries craft day on Saturday, October 7 at 12:00 noon. By using a ping-pong ball, some paint, and a battery-operated tea light, you can create a planet that lights up and is super cute. All supplies are provided, there is no fee for this program.

 

Please be aware that the library will be closed on Monday, October 9 in observances of Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day. The library will re-open on Tuesday, October 10 at 10:00 A.M.

 

Adult Book Club meets on Tuesday, October 10 at 6:30 P.M.  This month we are reading The Measure by Nikki Erlick. Copies of the book are available at the Front Desk.

 

Come for fun on Thursday, October 12 from 5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. for our Family Video Game Party. We will have on hand Super Smash Bothers Ultimate, Mario Kart and Guitar Hero. Feel free to bring your own Nintendo Switch and joycons! Snacks will be provided.

 

Have an Adult Craft Night Out at our Adult Craft Night which takes place on Monday, October 16 at 6:30 P.M. when we create Jack-o-lantern Planters. Space is limited so please register for this program.  All supplies are provided, there is no fee for this program.

 

Mark Saturday, October 21st on your calendar for our Annual Fall Fest that happens from 12:00 Noon - 2:00 P.M.  We are featuring spoooooky yard games, a haunted school house storytime, trunk-or-treat, and a pumpkin decorating contest in the library. Lucky will make an appearance as well. Halloween costumes are encouraged!   Sign up by stopping at the front desk or calling the library at 815-939-1696.

 

Please check our website at www.limestonelibrary.org as well as Facebook and Instagram pages for updates.
Any questions? Call us at 815-939-1696, email us at info@limestonelibrary.org, or message us at Facebook or Instagram.