As part of Vermont Reads, a statewide one-book community reading program, the Greensboro Free Library will be having a book discussion of "When the Emperor Was Divine" by Julie Otsuka on October 24th at 10 am.
The book tells the story of one Japanese American family's internment in a Utah enemy alien camp during World War II. Come learn about one of the things that happened during World War II. The books are available at the library. Be sure to take one out and read it to learn about life during World War II.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Banned Books Week
Books such as "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn", "The Catcher in the Rye" and "To Kill a Mockingbird" may not be available in some libraries.
Since 1990, the American Library Association's Office of Intellectual Freedom has recorded more than 10,000 book challenges, including 513 in 2008. A challenge is a formal, written complaint requesting a book be removed from library shelves or school curriculum.
Most challenges are unsuccessful. The most challenged and/or restricted reading materials have been books for children. Challenges are an attempt to remove materials from public use, thereby restricting the access of others.
Since its inception in 1982, Banned Books Week has reminded us that while not every book in intended for every reader, each of us has the right to decide for ourselves what to read, listen to or view.
Come to the Greensboro Free Library and see our collection of books banned in 2008-2009. Borrow one and see if you agree with why it was challenged.
Since 1990, the American Library Association's Office of Intellectual Freedom has recorded more than 10,000 book challenges, including 513 in 2008. A challenge is a formal, written complaint requesting a book be removed from library shelves or school curriculum.
Most challenges are unsuccessful. The most challenged and/or restricted reading materials have been books for children. Challenges are an attempt to remove materials from public use, thereby restricting the access of others.
Since its inception in 1982, Banned Books Week has reminded us that while not every book in intended for every reader, each of us has the right to decide for ourselves what to read, listen to or view.
Come to the Greensboro Free Library and see our collection of books banned in 2008-2009. Borrow one and see if you agree with why it was challenged.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
New Books at the Library
JUNIOR NON-FICTION
"The Year I Was Grounded" by William New - "Consisting of word puzzles, a series of poems and a diary, this book will delight young readers and young adults alike." - back cover
"The Year I Was Grounded" by William New - "Consisting of word puzzles, a series of poems and a diary, this book will delight young readers and young adults alike." - back cover
Thursday, September 3, 2009
New arrivals
DVD's
"A Convenient Truth: Urban Solutions from Curitiba, Brazil" - an informative inspirational documentary aimed at sharing ideas to provoke environment-friendly and cost-effective changes in cities worldwide.
"The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American Dream" - The consequences of inaction in the face of the decline of fossil fuels are enormous. What does the Oil Peak mean for North America? As energy prices skyrocket, how will populations in suburbia react to the collapse of their dream? Are today's suburbs destined to become the slums of tomorrow?
"The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil" - Cuba survived an energy famine during the 1990's, and how it did so constitutes one of the most important and hopeful stories of the past few decades. - Richard Heinberg, author of The Party's Over, Powerdown
"King Corn: You Are What You Eat" - a fun and crusading journey into the digestive tract of our fast-food nation....King Corn shows how-and why-whenever you eat a hamburger or drink a soda, you're really consuming...corn.
"A Convenient Truth: Urban Solutions from Curitiba, Brazil" - an informative inspirational documentary aimed at sharing ideas to provoke environment-friendly and cost-effective changes in cities worldwide.
"The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American Dream" - The consequences of inaction in the face of the decline of fossil fuels are enormous. What does the Oil Peak mean for North America? As energy prices skyrocket, how will populations in suburbia react to the collapse of their dream? Are today's suburbs destined to become the slums of tomorrow?
"The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil" - Cuba survived an energy famine during the 1990's, and how it did so constitutes one of the most important and hopeful stories of the past few decades. - Richard Heinberg, author of The Party's Over, Powerdown
"King Corn: You Are What You Eat" - a fun and crusading journey into the digestive tract of our fast-food nation....King Corn shows how-and why-whenever you eat a hamburger or drink a soda, you're really consuming...corn.
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