[Libs-Or] IFC Tuesday Topics: Banned Books Recap

Tue Nov 25 11:46:07 PST 2025

Hi all,

For November Tuesday Topics, provided to you by the Intellectual Freedom
Committee, we share with you the following Banned Books Week Recap:

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*NOVEMBER 2025*

Welcome to Tuesday Topics, a monthly series covering topics with
intellectual freedom implications for libraries of all types. Each message
is prepared by a member of OLA's Intellectual Freedom Committee or a guest
writer. Questions can be directed to the author of the topic or to the IFC
Committee.

*BANNED BOOKS WEEK 2025 “SHOW-AND-TELL”*

Every year, libraries across the country and Oregon celebrate Banned Books
Week.  In these celebrations, we put forth time, energy and effort to
celebrate the freedom to read.  We put forth weeks, sometimes months in
preparation and marketing to make these events a success.  For this month’s
Tuesday Topics, we want to honor and celebrate these efforts and take a
moment to say “thank you” for supporting intellectual freedom across the
state.  Below are just a handful of the highlights from the week.

>From the IFC, THANK YOU for celebrating!

*Linfield University’s Nicholson Library *staff created displays and
scattered stickers and bookmarks promoting BBW throughout the library.
Their promotion of BBW even made the *Linfield Review*
<https://thelinfieldreview.com/35233/news/banned-books-week-censorship-is-so-1984/>
*!*

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*[image: A table with cards on it AI-generated content may be
incorrect.][image: A group of books on a table AI-generated content may be
incorrect.]*

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incorrect.]

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*Umatilla Public Library *created some amazing displays! Arianna Strong in
Teen Services said the displays “definitely sparked conversation with
people who didn't know about BBW!”

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https://www.facebook.com/umatillapubliclibrary/posts/pfbid02YCi8h88DcPfdjLYrRae68niSMMpcngss1F97ZvNV7TWxB3NDjcqAPSY9t5imnZLVl

*[image: Books on shelves in a library AI-generated content may be
incorrect.]*

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incorrect.]*

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incorrect.]*

*Newport Public Library* celebrated BBW with artistic flair, which included
a ribbon cutting ceremony for a related mural on stairs. They also had a
raffle to win a set of the Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2024!

Here’s a video of the mural! https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19jQ69YaCY/

*[image: A close-up of a book staircase AI-generated content may be
incorrect.]*
https://www.facebook.com/newportlibrary/posts/pfbid027afo16n5d2rBNk6BoE3cBht4W8djmwNaxMprfnKnScisYysUMfURHvS3es9kXakZl

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*McMinnville Public Library* staff celebrated the freedom to read, and the
library had a BBW contest to win a free copy of *1984*!

*[image: A group of people holding books AI-generated content may be
incorrect.]*

https://www.facebook.com/mcmlibrary/posts/pfbid02tFuRmZcGUkcACfsiNpXQodDZKmzRWkAPXePvee16oGMy7ehVXvjgbngXia

*[image: A screenshot of a book AI-generated content may be incorrect.]*

https://www.facebook.com/mcmlibrary/posts/pfbid0F6kUvh6Eb3emJot75VA18g7ddkUnVrYcvQbjJ75WASAq2tWxgjNUQ3HhQVj4UDsDl

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*Ione Library District* got in on the action by offering to help patrons
find banned books!

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https://www.facebook.com/ionepubliclibrary/posts/pfbid02FPrmN9DBYUbvzG13paLyq7tRpC1fU7FTUQU51fHStHBJ3HVqRJ5UFRNjRvja5Abl

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*Scappoose Public Library *created an awesome display for Banned Books Week
to raise awareness about censorship and to celebrate the freedom to read!
Their Facebook post got a lot of positive comments!

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https://www.facebook.com/scappooselib/posts/pfbid02qz64iweHwJnWfbVj6PYMfk8oKPKUtJMajJGVMy41ycckFGYJmzt9mR7iNbf2fQNCl

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*Sherwood Public Library *got creative with BBW puzzles!

*[image: A screenshot of a book AI-generated content may be incorrect.]*

https://www.facebook.com/sherwoodpubliclibrary/posts/pfbid02G6XP1KvZ9BuCxKFT22pnBLuD4ZnWgYzc17F5pKdZWQ9JY2ytSV9yMHuzYF7u9f3Pl

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*OSU’s Valley Library *made a fun video to amplify the right to read!

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https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1BSx8PReAJ/

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*Baker County Library *was in the news about their Banned Books Week plans,
which include giving away copies of *1984*! The library’s Let Freedom Read
celebration was featured in the Baker City Herald
<https://bakercityherald.com/2025/09/22/baker-county-library-gives-away-copies-of-orwells-1984-as-part-of-anti-censorship-campaign/>
 and the book giveaway was shared by Elkhorn Media Group
<https://elkhornmediagroup.com/let-freedom-read-baker-county-library-to-give-away-copies-of-1984/>
!

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“The library will have a public discussion Oct. 9 at 6 p.m. to discuss what
inspired Orwell, an English author, to write the dystopian novel about a
totalitarian state. … The Oct. 9 public event is part of the library’s Let
Freedom Read celebration Oct. 5-11, aligning with a national campaign
opposing censorship and book bans. The 2025 theme reflects Orwell’s novel —
Censorship Is So 1984: Read For Your Rights.”

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*Deschutes Public Library *made an awesome “Read What You Want” video
and spotlighted
the issue of censorship during Banned Books Week. They even made the local
TV news
<https://www.centraloregondaily.com/news/local/banned-books-week-deschutes-public-library/article_ab7361d4-f7de-4cbc-ba7d-3f322ab90035.html>
!

 Video -  https://www.facebook.com/share/r/17YHvUPH1h/

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*Gilliam County Public Library *created a fabulous BBW display!

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incorrect.]*

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0u46zmvbheagwDutiYDqbugx6ddppB9SY88ywizrvrsWTgQCgeXi5BBsePuse4BrEl&id=100064845781940

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*Rainier City Library *created a display to remind everyone that
“Censorship closes minds. Reading opens them!”

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https://www.facebook.com/RainierCityLibraryOregon/posts/pfbid02BJ3MTwBrqVuT3r7V1VVRNDfVwBSfj1b5jGJGheq3mNQwmHRtKozikmJqcr2Ufrx3l

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*Cornelius Public Library *highlighted the Top Ten Most Challenged Books of
2024!

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may be incorrect.]*

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=796993406419478&set=a.162503349868490

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*Harney County Library *reminded everyone it was officially Banned Books
Week!

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https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1EsLWr9XLA/

*Aloha Community Library *wished everyone “joyous and unrestricted” reading!

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https://www.facebook.com/AlohaLibrary/posts/pfbid0BSfmJhS1vwqS57i5B9VHtQ24rJPmUUyRB6rYmZ8N4rzb6PCQ4s95KKcC2LQXMSy3l

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*Klamath County Library *celebrated the Freedom to Read, and they got a
little help from their amazing Friends of the Library group!

*[image: A cupcake on a book shelf AI-generated content may be incorrect.]*

https://www.facebook.com/KlamathCountyLibrary/posts/pfbid0LceEGLEc3tSoEBgHCdrootEKhEBsKJGuypcazmPXi7UzAygQimNWN7ihdEjHwNGUl

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https://www.facebook.com/share/v/14M6q6X7njX/

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*Springfield Public Library *reminded us all to “practice our Right to
Read.”

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incorrect.]*

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/14M6q6X7njX/

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*Corvallis-Benton County Public Library *amplified the message that “the
right to read belongs to all of us!”

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https://www.facebook.com/cbcpl/posts/pfbid0UFojoZ6mBPcMHqdVZop3qLB3aCfwyShgueCHBszgpeMCV1rwovd8FstQLiFTMhTvl

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*Creswell Library *wanted to know about your favorite banned books!

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incorrect.]*

https://www.facebook.com/Creswell.Library/posts/pfbid034VzreuJ2Lj1cYapXLWNLELjDMZEEGEgFyBfy5HJqsr7hFSCEkraQxa2kjHgxPeRxl

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*Lake Oswego Public Library *had a “Dear Banned Author” event!

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incorrect.]*

https://www.facebook.com/lakeoswegopubliclibrary/posts/pfbid02NfZhhj9dydxyEhhko7QWBBnKBriRefCr8NjRxfrArLX37VWSUgN2ARsXQWMMjNZJl

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*Clackamas Community College *took a stand to protect access to banned
books and made *The Clackamas Print*
<https://www.theclackamasprint.net/featured/no-book-left-behind-cccs-stand-against-banned-books/>
!

*[image: A book shelf with books on it AI-generated content may be
incorrect.]*

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-- 
Chair - ifc.chair at olaweb.org
Intellectual Freedom Committee https://www.olaweb.org/if-home
Oregon Library Association https://www.olaweb.org/

Disclaimer: all information provided by the IFC is intended for
informational purposes only.  This is not to be considered legal advice.
Should you need legal advice, we recommend contacting a practicing attorney
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