Campus Connection

Events to include re-out, selfies, pizza

Public readings, pizza, and selfie stations are all planned by area libraries during Banned Books Week, Sept. 25-Oct. 1. Banned Books Week is a national celebration that promotes the freedom of choice and the freedom of expression, even if that choice or opinion might be considered unorthodox or unpopular. UW-La Crosse’s Murphy Library and the La Crosse Public Library are joining forces to observe the week. UWL Murphy Library — Events at Murphy Library include the fourth annual “Freedom to Read-Read Out” and a brown bag discussion on the topic of banned books. A brown bag lunch discussion on the topic of banned books is from noon-12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28. The discussion will be led and moderated by UWL faculty and librarians from the La Crosse Public Library and will cover topics such as why and how books are banned, ethical implications, reader and institution responsibilities, and more. The Freedom to Read-Read Out runs from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, on the first-floor landing of Murphy Library’s central staircase. The public is invited to drop by during the event and listen to the readings. Participants and audience members may enter a drawing for banned book mugs. The library is looking for volunteers to read short passages (no more than five minutes) at the event. Those interested in reading for the program should complete the Volunteer to Read Form or contact Marc Manke, Murphy Library, at mmanke@uwlax.edu. La Crosse Public Library — The La Crosse Public Library will host a Banned Books Week Pizza Family Read-In and a selfie station where people can take a picture with a banned book, part of their “I Read Banned Books” promotional campaign featuring community leaders and readers. The Banned Books Week Pizza Family Read-In takes place from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept 28, in the La Crosse Public Library Children’s Room. The public is invited to unplug and read together from a selection of books that have been challenged or banned over the past several years. Pizza will be served. During Banned Books Week, Sept. 25-Oct. 1, the La Crosse Public Library will have a Banned Book Selfie Station at the main branch where people can take their own picture with banned or challenged books and email it or have it posted in the library to publicly support the freedom to read. All events are free and open to the public. For more details visit: http://librarynews.uwlax.edu/bannedbooks2016 If you go —  What: Murphy Library brown bag lunch discussion of banned books Where: 121 Murphy Library, 1631 Pine St. When: noon-12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28 Admission: Free What: Freedom to Read-Read Out at Murphy Library Where: First floor stair landing, Murphy Library, 1631 Pine St. When: 12:30-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28 Admission: Free What: Banned Books Week Pizza Family Read-In Where: La Crosse Public Library Children’s Room, 800 Main St. When: 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept 28 Admission: Free What: Banned Book Selfie Stations —take a selfie photo with a banned book Where: Various locations in the La Crosse Public Library, 800 Main St. When: Throughout Banned Books Week, Sunday, Sept 25-Saturday, Oct 1. Admission: Free