Protect the Freedom to Read!

Who decides what you get to read? Is intellectual freedom a basic human right? How does reading diversity help represent voices that are important to hear? What were the most challenges books of 2024?

Visit the library to browse our print book display on challenged and banned books! Explore this interactive map of challenged books and free libraries. Check out the library's Banned Books research guide for links to related books in our collection and the American Library Association's Banned Books page for more information about current censorship, data on challenged books, and related activities. Amnesty International also discusses the history and current status of banned books across the globe. Exercise your freedom to READ!!