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May 21, 2026
On Thursday, May 21st at 10:30am MT, we're excited to have special guests Emilia Jury and Trina Erickson from McIntosh Memorial Library in Viroqua, Wisconsin joining us to share their very own twist on Books UnBanned, a program for teens founded by Brooklyn Public Library in 2022 which continues to spread nationwide. Details including registrations links are below. The presentation will be recorded and sent to everyone who registers.
Talking Teen Services: Books UnBanned - The Freedom to Read
Thursday, May 21st - 10:30-11:30amMT
Are you responsible for youth programming or intellectual freedom advocacy in your library? You’ll leave this session with practical strategies to empower teens as leaders in the fight against censorship. From the perspective of a small rural library, our team will share how to design meaningful, youth-led initiatives that build community support for the freedom to read—from book displays and school outreach to author events and book giveaways. Drawing on our yearlong Books UnBanned campaign, you’ll gain replicable tools for teen engagement, partnerships, and resilience against book challenges. Registration is now open!