In this months episode, Beth, Brittany, and Stephanie interview our newest Information Services librarian and the Midwest Writing Center's Sarah Elgatian about their upcoming Banned Book Read-In on September 24th. Banned Books Week will occur at the end of September, so tune in to hear our librarians discuss the top challenged books of 2023.
Some upcoming programs:
Adults: Voter Registration - Tuesday, Sept. 17th | All 3 Branches
Tweens/Teens: Fantasy Maps - Monday, Sept. 16th @ 1pm | Main
Kids: Dog Man Party - Sept. 21st @ 2pm | Eastern
Additional events:
Banned Books Read-In
Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024 @ 5:30-7:30pm
Watts-Midtown Community Room at the Watts-Midtown Branch of the Rock Island Library
To find out what books were mentioned in this episode, visit our Checked In LibGuide!
Helpful links from our discussion:
Video Games LibGuide - The Library's Video Game collection guide
Mango Languages
LinkedIn Learning
ALA's Banned Book Week - 2024 theme is "Freed Between the Lines"
Threadless Store - Buy custom designed Library Merch
LULAC - Council 10, Davenport, Iowa
Library Links:
Library Social Worker - Do you need help navigating government benefits, affordable housing, or unemployment? Are you wondering what resources are available for you and your family? The Library Social Worker can work with you to navigate these challenges.
Calendar of Events - Learn more about the events discussed in this episode and about what is coming up at the Library!
Library Catalog - Place holds on all of the books discussed today!
Beanstack - Sign up to participate in our reading challenges!
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