October Challenges

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 October is an exciting time at the library! We have a number of fun events and two reading challenges planned for this month.

Sign up online to join in on the fun!  You can also download the Beanstack app and search for El Paso Public Libraries to find the challenges.

Our first reading challenge is *just for teens* in honor of TeenTober, a yearly celebration of teen library services. This challenge encourages teens to stay connected to the library during their fall intercession! Earn virtual badges for reading books, attending library events, and participating in activities (take a "shelfie" of yourself at the library, make a playlist for your favorite book, etc.) We have a lot of fun events for teens every Thursday from 4:30-6:30PM at the Westside library at 125 Belvidere. We also have TeenToberfest this month on Saturday, October 14 at the Judge Marquez Library at 610 N Yarbrough from 11 AM-4 PM. 

Our second reading challenge is for Banned Books Week! This challenge is open to all ages. You are encouraged to read banned book titles, particularly those that amplify marginalized voices, which are often are silenced by book bans. We have a list of resources in the app to help you find the perfect book! 

With censorship on the rise, it's important to raise our voices in support of libraries and the librarians who work hard to create collections for EVERYONE living in the community. 

This graphic from the Office of Intellectual Freedom within the American Library Association (ALA), shows how serious this problem is becoming:



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