Banned Books and the Role of Public Libraries—Nick Higgins, Misty Jones and Skye Patrick @RanchoMirageWritersFestival
Banned Books and the Role of Public Libraries—Nick Higgins, Misty Jones and Skye Patrick  @RanchoMirageWritersFestival
Uploaded March 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In a world where ideas, knowledge and freedom of expression are cherished, book banning has become a contentious issue that challenges these fundamental values. Join librarians Nick Higgins, Misty Jones and Skye Patrick for an important discussion as they delve into the complex dynamics surrounding book censorship and the crucial role libraries and librarians play in preserving the public’s fundamental right to access information, services and resources that preserve our intellectual freedom.
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Banned Books and the Role of Public Libraries—Nick Higgins, Misty Jones and Skye Patrick

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