Reading Dangerously invites educational professionals, parents, and members of the community to discuss challenged/banned books and their impact on society. Registration is required.
This conversation is informational. Participants are encouraged, but not expected, to have read the book or be up-to-date on the conversations beforehand. Moderators and panelists' opinions and statements are their own and do not represent the views and values of the sponsoring organizations.
Register for the conversation here.
The conversation will begin with a presentation by Dr. Crystal Rudds of the University of Utah. The presentation will provide background for Utah's sex education laws and context for the censorship of books by perspectives across the political spectrum. This presentation will lead into a panel discussion with:
The conversation will then transition to a Q&A conversation with the public.
This event is made possible with support from the Tanner Humanities Center at the University of Utah, The Rape Recovery Center, Pen America - Utah Chapter, and Utah Humanities.
EVENT TYPE: | Local Issues | Cultures & Diversity | Conversations | Books & Reading |
The Glendale Branch of the Salt Lake City Public Library system, designed by Architectural Nexus and opened in February of 2015, offers approximately 20,000 square feet of space, making it the largest City Library branch. The branch houses 40,000 circulating materials, public computers, a lounge area, a green screen room, and a grand piano donated through the Mundi Project.
The floor plan of the branch offers open views across the building while creating designated spaces for children's, teen, and adult Library collections. An enclosed activity room easily accommodates various Library programming, and a designated teen space offers a place for young adults to gather, study, and access Library resources and services.
Built with the Glendale neighborhood in mind, the building shape includes a curved form that reaches out and embraces the community while creating an outdoor plaza. Special colored concrete and landscaped designs represent the geographic area along the Jordan River, while the design scheme of interior signage incorporates colors and forms that represent the many ethnic backgrounds of Glendale neighborhood residents.
The branch is easily accessible to area students, being located just one block from Glendale Middle School, Mountain View Elementary School, and the Salt Lake City School District's Community Learning Center.
The diversity of building materials, finishes, and colors of the Glendale Branch reflect the diversity of the Glendale neighborhood, which is one of the most diverse communities in Salt Lake City.
