9/25/13 - It is National Banned Book Week, and the Hartland Cromaine District Library will hold its annual Banned Book Week Read-Out this weekend. The week is observed nationwide as a way to celebrate the nationâs freedom to read despite attempts at censoring content and viewpoints in books. Library Director Ceci Marlow says books have been challenged in the past for a wide variety of reasons, including offensive language, sexual or violent content, one-sided perspectives, or cultural depictions that some people do not want to influence their communities. The list of books that have been challenged in America includes the Bible, The Hunger Games, Harry Potter, To Kill A Mockingbird, and even childrenâs picture books. On Saturday, September 28th, volunteers at the Cromaine Library will publicly read aloud from their favorite banned books for anyone who wants to stop and listen. The event will take place from 10am to 2pm on the first floor of the library. Volunteer readers are still being sought, and would only have to read for about 15 minutes apiece. For more information, contact the Cromaine District Library at 1-810-632-5200. (TD/JK)
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