Banned Books Week • Oct. 4–10
Let Books Be.
📚 The reasons might not be what you expect.
👀 Books have been challenged or restricted in schools and libraries for all kinds of reasons — and sometimes the stories behind those challenges are surprising.
▶️ Watch the video to learn more.
📖 Explore the Banned Books Week display on the main floor. Then consider picking up a book that makes you curious, asks difficult questions, or gives you a perspective you haven't considered before.
Ask a Librarian Chat
👀Plot twist: Ask a Librarian Chat has a real person on the other end.
Yep—when you chat with Archer Library, you're talking to a real person, not a bot.
💡Need research help?
📖 Can't find a source?
🤔 Not sure where to start?
💬 Ask a librarian!
Chat Hours:
🕘 Monday–Friday | 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
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"The Ohio Book Awards, presented by the Ohioana Library, are the second oldest, and among the most prestigious, state literary prizes in the nation. Nearly every notable Ohio writer of the past 78 years has been honored. Originally called the Ohioana Book Award, the first award, presented in 1942, was given in the category of nonfiction to James Reston’s Prelude to Victory. "
"Choose to Read Ohio (CTRO) spotlights Ohio authors and illustrators and promotes reading across Ohio. The CTRO booklists are selected by Ohio librarians and educators. Each annual booklist highlights 20 notable titles by Ohio authors and illustrators. Categories include books for young children, middle grades/tweens, teens, and adults."
"The Buckeye Children’s and Teen Book Award program is designed to encourage students in Ohio to read literature critically, to promote teacher and librarian involvement in young adult literature programs, and to commend authors of such literature. "
"The Norman A. Sugarman Children’s Biography Award was established in 1998 to honor excellence in the field of biography for children. The Sugarman Award is given biennially to a writer and/or illustrator of a new biography for children in kindergarten through 8th grades. The award recipient is chosen by a committee appointed by Cleveland Public Library."
"The Nancy Dasher Award, given by the College English Association of Ohio (CEAO), recognizes outstanding publications by faculty members from a CEAO-member department at an Ohio college or university. The award is given in one of three categories each year: professional and pedagogical issues, creative writing, and literary scholarship and criticism."
"Awarded annually, the Thurber Prize for American Humor is prestigious honor for humor writing in the United States. The Thurber Prize returned to its roots in 2018 and is now presented each year in James Thurber’s hometown of Columbus."
"Inaugurated in 2006, the Dayton Literary Peace Prize is the first and only annual U.S. literary award recognizing the power of the written word to promote peace. The Dayton Literary Peace Prize recognizes adult fiction and nonfiction books that have led readers to a better understanding of other cultures, peoples, religions, and political points of view. "
"The Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards recognize books that have made important contributions to our understanding of racism and human diversity. Presented by the Cleveland Foundation, it remains the only American book prize focusing on works that address racism and diversity. Categories include Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, and Lifetime and Landmark."
Library Hours Update
Archer Library will be closed, Monday, May 25th, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Our summer hours schedule resumes on Tuesday, May 26th. A complete listing of library hours and updates is available on our website.
Finals Week Affirmations
Look how far you have come! We are proud of you #EagleNation. Here are a few finals week affirmations:
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