The University Libraries are sponsoring a series of events for Banned Book Week, September 23-30, 2000.
All events are free of charge and open to the public.
The Harry Potter series, wildly popular, widely banned. A program of readings by 7th and 8th graders from Oneida Middle School, who will read selections from the popular Harry Potter series. Students will lead a discussion on attempts to ban these and other books from schools and libraries. University administrators, faculty and students will read selections from favorite banned books and discuss the importance of the book they chose. A panel discussion on the importance of reading and the freedom to read.