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Suburban Chicago libraries push back against book banning
Original: Orland Park, Tinley Park libraries decry book banning, want people to ‘read what they want’
Libraries in Orland Park and Tinley Park, Illinois, are speaking out against book banning efforts and encouraging patrons to 'read what they want'. The statement comes amid a wider national debate over attempts to remove books from library and school shelves, with librarians emphasizing free access to information and the right of readers to choose materials for themselves.
Why now: Book banning has become a prominent national controversy, and local libraries taking a public stand draws attention
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- Orland Park, Tinley Park libraries decry book banning, want people to ‘read what they want’ · Chicago Tribune
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