Laramie County Library celebrates Banned Books Week [Video]

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) – The American Library Association is recognizing Banned Book Week with the theme of “Freed Between the Lines.” Laramie County Library talks on the importance of intellectual freedom.

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“I’ve heard it said that a good library has something to affirm everyone and their community.” said Mynda Camphouse, Youth and Outreach Services Manager for Laramie County Library.

Before material is chosen to be part of the library’s selection, time is spent researching, and reading professional reviews.

“After collecting all that, it goes all to the county librarian and she assesses where it fits in our collection,” said Camphouse.

According to the American Library Association, 54% of challenges are targeted at public libraries, compared to 39% at school libraries.

“I applaud people who for stand up for their own rights and their own ideas, what we would like to see if everybody being able to decide for …