Celebrate Your Right to Read
Freedom to Read Week (Feb 24 - Mar 1) raises awareness about book bans and promoting intellectual freedom. Richmond Hill Public Library is an advocate for access to diverse perspectives and a champion of free expression.
Get involved by learning about intellectual freedom and the importance of your freedom to read. Explore staff recommendations, check out an upcoming event, and find more resources on the Freedom to Read website.
Facts about Freedom to Read Week
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Freedom to Read Week is an annual national event led by Library and Archives Canada, the Canadian Urban Libraries Council, and the Ontario Library Association in partnership with the Book and Periodical Council.
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Libraries play a key role in ensuring open access to diverse content and perspectives
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Libraries also facilitate expressions of knowledge, creativity and discussions
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Libraries help to protect intellectual freedom. Learn more about libraries and intellectual freedom:
Schools, Libraries and Intellectual Freedom
The Centre for Free Expression (CFED) supports libraries and promotes intellectual freedom through public education, staff training, research, and more. It also assists libraries in dealing with challenges to items in their collections, programs and community services.
Don't miss this exciting virtual event this week with author Ira Wells in conversation with CFED Director James L. Turk to discuss intellectual freedom and the future of censorship in schools and libraries.
Event Details: Feb. 26 from 7-8:30 p.m. (EST). This is a free online event and no registration is required.
Intellectual Freedom and Access to Library Resources
Seek, borrow and discover books and other materials at RHPL. Uncover recommended reads on challenged books for adults through the library catalogue and featured collections below. Plus, explore our staff list of frequently challenged books for kids. This list draws attention to literary censorship but only provides a snapshot of book challenges. You can also access a variety of information resources available for free through our digital resources page.
