Banned Books Week: Freedom of Speech - Ideals & Realities

As a warm-up for Banned Books Week, this program will give an overview of several facets of freedom of speech and intellectual freedom. After a brief look at the sometimes messy history of these concepts, be prepared to discuss contemporary case studies that have tested our ideals.

Looking for more Banned Books Week activities in the community?

Staged Reading: The Metal Children
Tuesday, 9/25, 7:30 PM, Pump House

Join us at the Pump House Regional Arts Center on Tuesday, September 25 for a staged reading of The Metal Children presented by The "Alternative Truth" Project.

UW-La Crosse Read Out
Wednesday, 9/26, 11:30 AM-1:30 PM

The UW-La Crosse Murphy Library will be hosting their annual Banned Books Week "Read Out" on Wednesday, September 26 from 11:30 AM-1:30 PM at the UW-La Crosse Student Union. Stop by to hear local readers share selections from historically banned, censored, or challenged books, or join in the "Read Out" with a reading of your own. Click here to sign up to read during the Read Out.