Library Programs – Ohrstrom Blog

5 Nov 2023

NaNoWriMo

by Deanna Parsi | posted in: Library Programs, Readers Advisory, Uncategorized | 0

Did you know that we have a published author working at Ohrstrom Library? It’s true! So this month, we asked Ms. Maxwell to tell us a little bit about NaNoWriMo: “This November, Ohrstrom Library is celebrating the art of fiction … Continued

22 Oct 2023

The Vanished Buildings of St. Paul’s School

by Deanna Parsi | posted in: Archives, Library Programs | 0

The first building at St. Paul’s School was the summer home of the School’s founder, Dr. George Shattuck, Jr. The building, along with a parcel of land, was deeded to the school by Dr. Shattuck in 1855. The first Rector, … Continued

6 Oct 2023

How You Can Fight Book Bans

by Deanna Parsi | posted in: Library Displays, Library Programs, Uncategorized | 0

How can we protect everyone’s freedom to read? EXERCISE your freedom to read. Check books out from the library. Read banned books and see what you think about them. EDUCATE yourself. Learn what it means to challenge and ban a … Continued

5 Oct 2023

Contemporary Challenges

by Deanna Parsi | posted in: Library Displays, Library Programs | 0

Below is an array of contemporary books that have been challenged and/or banned in recent years. How many have you read? Are you surprised to see any of the books on here? What are your thoughts on books being blocked … Continued

4 Oct 2023

Challenging the Classics

by Deanna Parsi | posted in: Library Displays, Library Programs | 0

Below is an array of classic books that have been challenged and/or banned in recent years. How many have you read? Are you surprised to see any of the books on here? What are your thoughts on books being blocked … Continued