To mark Banned Books Week it plans a Kennewick reading marathon from some of the books that have been banned elsewhere but remain in its collection. Reading aloud from a banned book highlights the shared support of the freedom to seek and express ideas, says Mid-Columbia Libraries information about the event. But materials should not be excluded from the collection because of the origin, background or views of those creating them, she said.
There are so many materials to choose from in the Mid-Columbia Libraries, that staff will always try to point people to something they enjoy rather than removing something that another person may want, she said. Library members also can help shape the collection by suggesting specific books or types of books that should be purchased, Cole said.
Neither the Mid-Columbia Libraries or Richland Public Library were immediately able to provide information on what books each has had challenged and the outcome of challenges. Any child under 13 is automatically issued a juvenile rather than a regular library card at Mid-Columbia Libraries. Mid-Columbia shares some of the books in its collection that have been banned elsewhere at midcolumbialibraries. To suggest a book to purchase, go to midcolumbialibraries. The Banned Books Reading Marathon will be 10 a.
Saturday, Sept. Union St. Sign up to be a reader at midcolumbialibraries. Annette Cary. September 19, at PM. The American Library Association sponsors the annual Banned Books Week to honor the principles of intellectual freedom. Saturday to celebrate the freedom to read. In Other News Finance Finance. Yahoo Finance. Investors await new inflation data amid tariff concerns: What to know this week.
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