Sept. 18-24 marks Banned Books Week. The annual event celebrates our freedom to read and spotlights current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools. In 2021, the American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom tracked 729 challenges to library, school and university materials and services, resulting in more than 1,597 individual book … [Read more...] about Celebrate your right to read during Banned Books Week
Sept. 15 kicks off Latino/a/x Heritage Month, and we’ve compiled a list of books that share the stories and experiences of the Latino/a/x community. Add one or more to your reading list – all are available for checkout at Meyer Library. Book Recommendations “Mexican Gothic,” by Silvia Moreno-Garcia “Mexican Gothic” is a feminist Gothic novel by Mexican writer Silvia … [Read more...] about University Libraries book recommendations for Latino/a/x Heritage Month and beyond
It’s official. The Smithsonian Institution announced dates for the 2023 Smithsonian Folklife Festival. The annual event, which draws hundreds of thousands of visitors to the National Mall in Washington, D.C., will be held June 28 through July 9. The 2023 Smithsonian Folklife Festival will feature two programs: Creative Encounters: Living Religions in the U.S. The … [Read more...] about Save the date for the 2023 Smithsonian Folklife Festival
The Ozarks Studies Institute will host a free and open-to-the-public discussion with author Todd Parnell as part of its ongoing author talk series. The event will be held at 4 p.m. July 7 in the Ozarks Room (302) of the Duane G. Meyer Library on the MSU Springfield Campus. During the talk, Parnell will discuss two of his recently published books: “The Posse: A Story of Love … [Read more...] about OSI to host author talk with Todd Parnell
June is Pride Month – a time to commemorate the trials and triumphs of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) community. We’ve hand picked a list of library resources and materials that uplift LGBTQ+ voices – join us in reading and sharing their stories. Book Recommendations: “All Boys Aren’t Blue,” by George M. Johnson Recommended by Paige Harp, … [Read more...] about University Libraries picks for Pride Month and beyond