April 25, 2023 @ 6:15 pm - 7:45 pm Resisting Censorship: The Rise of Banned Books and the Importance of Protecting the Freedom to Read and Learn Portage County Public Library 1001 Main Street, Stevens Point, WI 54481, USA, Stevens Point, WI Recent policies and legislation across the United States have made the reading and teaching of banned books more difficult for classrooms and libraries. In 2021, the American Library Association reported 729 attempts to censor library resources, targeting 1,597 books, the highest number of attempted book bans in more than 20 years. This poses a number...
Featured Featured December 18, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm UWSP Libraries: Binding the Past and Future Laird Room in Dreyfus University Center 1015 Reserve St, Stevens Point, WI You're invited to join the Exhibit Opening reception of UWSP Libraries: Binding the Past and Future. The Museum Studies student-curated exhibit describes the history of UW-Stevens Point Libraries. Location: DUC Laird room Date: Monday, December 18 Time: 3:00- 6:00pm Featuring: Interactive Activities | Food and Beverages Free