Baldwin Public Library

10/11/2026

The library will be closed Sunday, October 11th and Monday, October 12th in observance of Columbus Day.

10/10/2026

The freedom to read is under attack — let’s do something about it!

Today, we’re asking everyone to take at least one action to help defend books from censorship and to stand up for the library staff, educators, writers, publishers, and booksellers who make them available!
Find out how at the link: https://bannedbooksweek.org/let-freedom-read-day/

10/09/2026

Children's Room renovation updates!
From left to right:

Ceiling over the area where the service desk will be
Alphabet wall covering
The relocation of the Storytime Room lets in more natural light
Lactation Room
Expanded play area
Fun, colorful lighting

For more renovation updates please go to the link in our bio.

10/08/2026

Here are the stats from .

10/07/2026

The 2025 data reported to ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) shows that the majority of book censorship attempts continue to originate from organized movements. In 2025, 92% of all book challenges were initiated by pressure groups, government officials, and decision makers, up from 72% in 2024. Less than 3% of challenges originated from individual parents.

The most common justifications for censorship provided by complainants were false claims of illegal obscenity for minors; inclusion of LGBTQIA+ characters or themes; and covering topics of race, racism, equity, and social justice.

Take a look at the full list here: https://www.ala.org/bbooks/frequentlychallengedbooks/top10

10/06/2026

Learn more about the honorary chairs here: https://bannedbooksweek.org/honorary-chairs/

10/05/2026

Adult Librarian Elly and Teen Librarian Mariel talked with the Baldwin Herald about the Fall Film Challenge to celebrate Banned Books Week. Read the article here: https://www.liherald.com/baldwin/stories/baldwin-library-film-challenge-banned-books-censorship,225380

10/04/2026

The struggle against book bans is too immense to capture in a single image. This year’s Banned Books Week campaign features three illustrations showing how libraries and access to information enrich our lives. The artwork from award-winning illustrators Hyesu Lee, Loveis Wise, and Mikey Burton embraces joy and creativity as acts of resilience, reminding our communities that a handful of people running organized censorship campaigns should not be allowed to dictate what the rest of us can read.
Learn all about Banned Books Week here: https://bannedbooksweek.org/

10/03/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to the Grand Baldwin Festival, signed up for a library card, said hi to our Assistant Director Kaysha, Carlise, Board members Carl and Shireen, and Friends of the Library President Keenya, came for a visit, and tried items from our library of things. We hope you had as much fun as we did. Til next year!

10/01/2026