by Compendium News Staff | Sep 2, 2020 | Academic Libraries, Library News, Resources of Interest
(JOHNSTOWN, PA.) – The Cambria County Library is a 2020 recipient of a Banned Books Weeks Grant from the Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF). This grant is offered through the Judith F. Krug Memorial Fund, honoring the FTRF founder who worked to prevent censorship and...
by Compendium News Staff | Aug 24, 2017 | Resources of Interest
Become a partner with the Office of Intellectual Freedom! Libraries are invited to join with them for the Rebel Reader Twitter Tournament during Banned Books Week (Sept. 24-30). Join and receive a digital toolkit and be entered for prizes! Learn...
by Compendium News Staff | Sep 27, 2016 | Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Library News, PA Forward, Resources of Interest
by Michelle Muro It’s that time of year again. In my humble opinion, one of the best times of the year – Banned Books Week! As librarians, we understand the importance of this annual event celebrating the freedom to read. I’d like to take a look at different...
by Compendium News Staff | Sep 13, 2016 | Children's Services, PA Forward, Resources of Interest
By Elizabeth Hess If you’ve ever browsed Pinterest, scrolled through Facebook, or used any social media platforms, you’ve probably encountered “reading challenges.” Reading challenges can serve a variety of purposes- from encouraging participants to simply read...