Fall is a great time to cozy up with a good book and get some quality reading in. Do you like spooky, spine tingling stories? Whether it's zombies, ghosts, vampires, or serial killers, we've got you covered! Here's a list to get you started, but you might just want to search our print book and ebook libraries. Maybe romance, mystery, or adventure is more your cup of tea? Whether you like sports or superheroes, history or fantasy, our library has something for everyone. Check out our online resources or drop by the library and see Ms. Wheaton for a personalized recommendation. We'd love to see you in the library this fall!
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Every year during the last week of September, libraries across America celebrate our freedom to read and the importance of the First Amendment by highlighting Banned Books Week.
The American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) documented 1,247 demands to censor library books and resources in 2023. The number of titles targeted for censorship surged 65% in 2023 compared to 2022, reaching the highest levels ever documented by OIF in more than 20 years of tracking: 4,240 unique book titles were targeted for removal from schools and libraries in the United States. |
See the video below to find out which ten books were most challenged in schools and libraries last year. Then come to the CHS Library and exercise you freedom to read by checking out a great book today!
Want to know even more about banned books? Watch the video below to learn about the history of book bans and challenges.
September 15th to October 15th is National Hispanic Heritage Month. During this month, we celebrate the many generations of Hispanic Americans who have enriched our country and have had a positive impact on our society.
We have many amazing library books and ebooks that celebrate the diversity of Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Stop by and check on out today! |
August
CHS Book Club
CHS Book Club is back again for a new school year! Do you like to read and talk about books? Do you like snacks, hanging out, making crafts, writing, and pontificating about anything and everything (but especially about books, movies, shows, graphic novels, and webcomics)? If so, the CHS Book Club might be the place for you. Come meet kindred book-loving spirits. We meet Wednesdays at 3:15 to 5:00 (or whenever you want to leave if you don't ride the bus). Email Ms. Wheaton for details at [email protected]. We haven't picked our first book of the year yet, so come help us decide what to read. Also, I give away a prize (usually a book) at each meeting -- but you must be present to win!