April 25, 2023 @ 6:15 pm - 7:45 pm Resisting Censorship: The Rise of Banned Books and the Importance of Protecting the Freedom to Read and Learn Portage County Public Library 1001 Main Street, Stevens Point, WI 54481, USA, Stevens Point, WI Recent policies and legislation across the United States have made the reading and teaching of banned books more difficult for classrooms and libraries. In 2021, the American Library Association reported 729 attempts to censor library resources, targeting 1,597 books, the highest number of attempted book bans in more than 20 years. This poses a number...
Featured Featured April 5 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Cornerstone Press 40th Anniversary Gala Dreyfus University Center - Alumni Room 1015 Reserve Street, Stevens Point, United States The UW-Stevens Point Cornerstone Press will celebrate 40 years with an anniversary gala, open to alumni, students and community members. Get your free ticket here. Established in 1984, Cornerstone Press has launched careers for students and impacted dozens of authors in its journey. Please join our authors, original and current press directors, Chancellor Thomas Gibson,... Free