Library Displays

BANNED BOOKS WEEK 2023

Sunday through Saturday, October 1 – 7
Del Mar College Observance of Banned Books Week 2023: “Let Freedom Read”
 

Join DMC Libraries for the 2023 celebration of the right to read! Banned Books Week, which takes place Oct. 1-7 this year, is an annual event that launched in 1982 in response to a sudden surge in the number of challenges to books in schools, bookstores and libraries. This year’s theme is “Let Freedom Read.” In light of a greatly increased number of challenges of books and other library materials, it’s even more important to celebrate Banned Books Week and learn the value of free and open access to information.

• The DMC Libraries’ Banned Book Week virtual display is available at: libguides.delmar.edu/bbw23.
• Current students, faculty and staff are encouraged to stop by DMC Libraries locations to view physical displays, get brochures, bookmarks and stickers (while supplies last): delmar.edu/library/library-hours-by-location.html.
• Questions or want more information? Contact Kathleen Westergren, Outreach and Programming Librarian, at kwestergren@delmar.edu.