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MDPLS Online Event: Stronger Together Despite Book Challenges

  • 1.  MDPLS Online Event: Stronger Together Despite Book Challenges

    Posted 09-12-2022 16:18
    Online Event: Stronger Together Despite Book Challenges

    Did you know that challenges to books and other materials have increased across the country in recent years? In recognition of Banned Books Week, join an online panel of Miami-Dade Public Library System staff and other education professionals as they discuss current events, the impacts of book challenges on readers, and ways to ensure the freedom to read for everyone. Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. Ages 8 yrs.+

    To request materials in accessible format, sign language interpreters, and/or any accommodation to participate in any Miami-Dade Public Library System sponsored program or meeting, please call Monica Martinez at 305-375-5094 or email programs@mdpls.org five days in advance to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service).

    Banned Books Week is the annual celebration of the freedom to read, taking place this year from September 18 - 24.



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    Brock Peoples
    Executive Director
    SEFLIN (Southeast Florida Library Information Network)
    Boca Raton FL
    (561) 208-0984
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