More info on Banned Books Week:
- American Civil Liberties Union
- 15 Most Banned Books in US Schools
- BBW at NY Public Library
- George Takei speaks out against censorship
- A Library Should Have Something for Everyone
Month: October 2025
“The Librarians”
A new documentary explores how public school librarians are standing up for our rights in the fight against book bans and the rise of fascism.
Librarians emerge as first responders in the fight for democracy and our First Amendment Rights. As they well know, controlling the flow of ideas means control over communities.
“In Texas, the Krause List targets 850 books focused on race and LGBTQia+ stories – triggering sweeping book bans across the U.S. at an unprecedented rate. As tensions escalate, librarians connect the dots from heated school and library board meetings nationwide to lay bare the underpinnings of extremism fueling the censorship efforts. Despite facing harassment, threats, and laws aimed at criminalizing their work – the librarians’ rallying cry for freedom to read is a chilling cautionary tale. ” (thelibrariansfilm.com)
Find out more about the documentary film “The Librarians”
The fight against book bans by public school librarians shown in new documentary. Check out this story from PBS News.
October 5-11 is Banned Books Week
October is Canadian Library Month
October is International School Library Month
Banned Books Week
October 5-11 is the ALA’s “Banned Books Week.” Censorship and book banning is alive and well, and we need to fight it. In Canada, and other nations that claim to embrace democracy and freedom, fascism no longer just lurking in the shadows– it is here, out in the open, and seizing power where it can. Fascists seek to control information as a means of controlling the population, and the censorship of books and other reading materials is one prong in that attack.
In Canada we observe the similar “Freedom to Read Week” in the new year. However, we can also join with our American neighbours in recognizing Banned Books Week and the attacks on freedom and democracy that are posed by the massively sharp rise of book banning. The US has seen an especially concerted attack on books for teens about marginalized communities. We are not immune from such fascist tactics in Canada, as book challenges have risen in step with the rise of far right propaganda, and in most cases are centered on schools, classrooms and school libraries.
Find out more about Banned Books Week.
World Teachers’ Day
From UNESCO:
“On this World Teachers’ Day, UNESCO, ILO, UNICEF and Education International call on governments, partners and the international community to make a collective commitment to ensuring that collaboration is recognized as a norm within the teaching profession – because it is only through effective cooperation at all levels that we can build truly inclusive, equitable and resilient education systems worldwide.”
Happy World Teachers’ Day!
International School Library Month
School Libraries are worth celebrating every single day of the year, but every October we dedicate the month for a chance to learn more about the joy and value of the School Library.
Sometimes known as the Learning Commons, the School Library is an integral component of public education and the welfare of children throughout the world. This October we invite you to visit us, in person, or online, to learn more.
October is Library Month
October is AWESOME. International School Library Month. Canadian Library Month. BC School Library Day and the Drop Everything and Read Challenge on October 27. Canadian Library Workers Day on October 17. Canadian School Library Day.
And much, much more…
Celebrate the joy and the power of libraries. Visit us at your School Library to celebrate all month long!
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