Cole Library observes Banned Books Week with a display of banned or challenged books on the third floor of the library. Celebrate your freedom to “Read what you choose and choose what you read.”  The American Library Association has more information at http://www.ala.org/ala/issuesadvocacy/banned/bannedbooksweek/index.cfm.

Amnesty International is also involved in Banned Books Week, advocating for those who have been persecuted throughout the world for writing, reading, and distributing materials. For more information on their efforts, go to http://www.amnestyusa.org/events/banned-books-week/page.do?id=1101492.

Diane Ackerman, author of The Zookeeper’s Wife, is scheduled to be on the Cornell campus Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009, for the following events which are free and open to the public.

• Convocation Lecture, King Chapel, 11:00 AM
• Evening Reading, Hedges Conference Room, The Commons, 7:30 PM
• Reception and Book Signing, Shaw Lounge, The Commons 8:30 PM

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