Event Overview

Summary

Unlock Minds, Embrace Voices coincides

with Banned Books Week (held in

October), celebrates the freedom to read

and is designed to have fun, build

community, educate, and showcase

libraries’ commitment to diverse

backgrounds, beliefs, and lifestyles. What

books are challenged? What happens

when individuals challenge books? What

can students do to support the freedom

to read? The event includes activities

focused on methodology for tweens,

teens, and their families to respond to

the practice

Marketing

Libraries should use resources to promote this

event, including newsletters, social media, paper

flyers, and listings in library and community

events outlets. The program is drop-in, and no

advanced registration is required.

Advanced Planning

Planning for this event should start

approximately two months ahead of time to

market the event and purchase the supplies

needed.

Event Space

The large community room in the library is the

ideal space to hold this event.