What do Madonna and Mark Twain Have In Common?
September 18, 2006

At one time or another, their books have been banned somewhere in the United States.

The Guilderland Public Library marks the 25th observation of Banned Books Week with a display that runs the last week of September.

Celebrating the freedom to choose or the freedom to express one’s opinion (even if it’s unpopular or controversial), Banned Books Week emphasizes the importance of ensuring access to these opinions to all who wish to read them.

“Throughout history, there always have been a few people who don’t want information to be freely available. And this is still true," said American Library Association President Leslie Burger. "The reason more books aren’t banned is because community residents - with librarians, teachers and journalists - stand up and speak out for their freedom to read. Banned Books Week reminds us that we must remain vigilant."

The display is available for view in the Guilderland Public Library’s lobby; it will run September 23 through September 30.

For more information, contact Mark Curiale, Public Information Specialist, Guilderland Public Library, at 456-2400 x 12. E-mail: curialem@uhls.lib.ny.us

All library programming is free (unless otherwise noted) and open to the public. The Guilderland Public Library is located at 2228 Western Avenue, Guilderland. For information, call 456-2400 or visit www.GuilderlandPublic.info.