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SUMMARY:March 2025 Banned Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us each month for thought-provoking discussions in the Banned Book Club\, where we will explore the powerful stories and ideas that have been silenced by book bans across America. Every month\, we’ll dive into either a book currently banned or one that examines the culture of censorship and its impact on society. Together\, we’ll challenge the limits of free expression\, reflect on the importance of diverse voices\, and discuss why certain books are under attack. Whether you’re reading for pleasure or actively seeking ideas outside your comfort zone\, each meeting offers a space for open dialogue\, critical thinking\, and a deeper understanding of the books that shape our world. Come ready to read\, reflect\, and resist! \nOur March Selection is That Librarian by Amanda Jones! \nPart memoir\, part manifesto\, the inspiring story of a Louisiana librarian advocating for inclusivity on the front lines of our vicious culture wars. \nOne of the things small town librarian Amanda Jones values most about books is how they can affirm a young person’s sense of self. So in 2022\, when she caught wind of a local public hearing that would discuss “book content\,” she knew what was at stake. Schools and libraries nationwide have been bombarded by demands for books with LGTBQ+ references\, discussions of racism\, and more to be purged from the shelves. Amanda would be damned if her community were to ban stories representing minority groups. She spoke out that night at the meeting. Days later\, she woke up to a nightmare that is still ongoing. \nAmanda Jones has been called a groomer\, a pedo\, and a porn-pusher; she has faced death threats and attacks from strangers and friends alike. Her decision to support a collection of books with diverse perspectives made her a target for extremists using book banning campaigns-funded by dark money organizations and advanced by hard right politicians-in a crusade to make America more white\, straight\, and “Christian.” But Amanda Jones wouldn’t give up without a fight: she sued her harassers for defamation and urged others to join her in the resistance. \nMapping the book banning crisis occurring all across the nation\, That Librarian draws the battle lines in the war against equity and inclusion\, calling book lovers everywhere to rise in defense of our readers.
URL:https://www.lfy-cac.org/event/banned-book-club/
LOCATION:Cavalier House Books\, 302 A Jefferson St\, Lafayette\, LA\, 70501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,LCAC Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Lafayette Citizens Against Censorship":MAILTO:lafcitizensagainstcensorship@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Dr. Robert Mann
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a thought-provoking evening as former LSU professor Dr. Robert Mann engages in an insightful conversation with UL’s own Dr. Philip Auter. Together\, they will explore the vital role of libraries\, intellectual freedom\, and the power of diverse discourse in enriching our communities. This conversation will delve into the challenges and opportunities in ensuring access to knowledge\, fostering open dialogue\, and protecting the freedom of thought. Whether you’re passionate about education\, community engagement\, or the future of information access\, this discussion promises to inspire and ignite new perspectives on the value of these essential pillars of society. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of an important conversation about the heart of intellectual growth and freedom. \nRobert Mann is the author of ten books on U.S. and Louisiana political history. He was a senior aide to US senators Russell Long and John Breaux and Louisiana governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco. He served on the faculty of LSU’s Manship School of Mass Communication for eighteen years before retiring in 2024. He lives in Baton Rouge. \nDr. Philip J. Auter holds the Hubert Bourgeois Endowed Professorship in Communication\, and is the graduate coordinator for the UL Department of Communication. He currently serves as the UL Lafayette Faculty Senate President\, and is an active member of the Association of Louisiana Faculty Senates as well as the American Association of University Professors Louisiana Conference executive committee.  He is past executive director of the American Communication Association.
URL:https://www.lfy-cac.org/event/an-evening-with-dr-robert-mann/
LOCATION:ULL Student Union – Bayou Bijou Room\, 620 McKinley St\, Lafayette\, LA\, 70503\, United States
CATEGORIES:LCAC Events,Speaker Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lafayette Citizens Against Censorship":MAILTO:lafcitizensagainstcensorship@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:March 2025 LPL Board of Control Regular Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Regular monthly meeting of the board. Agenda HERE.
URL:https://www.lfy-cac.org/event/march-2025-lpl-board-of-control-regular-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:Lafayette Public Library – Main\, 301 W. Congress St\, Lafayette\, LA\, 70501\, United States
CATEGORIES:BoC,Public Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T000041
CREATED:20250220T203206Z
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SUMMARY:**Cancelled** March NE Library Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly meeting of the NE Library Citizens Committee. Agenda will be posted when released.
URL:https://www.lfy-cac.org/event/march-ne-library-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Lafayette Public Library – Main\, 301 W. Congress St\, Lafayette\, LA\, 70501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
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SUMMARY:February 2025 LPL Board of Control Regular Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.lfy-cac.org/event/february-2025-regular-board-meeting/
LOCATION:Lafayette Public Library – Main\, 301 W. Congress St\, Lafayette\, LA\, 70501\, United States
CATEGORIES:BoC,Public Meeting
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SUMMARY:February NE Library Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Committee will hear a presentation from the architect at 720 design about different options for the size and scope of the project\, including various options for amenities. \nAgenda HERE. \nProposal HERE. \nDemographic Study HERE.
URL:https://www.lfy-cac.org/event/ne-library-community-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Lafayette Public Library – Main\, 301 W. Congress St\, Lafayette\, LA\, 70501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
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SUMMARY:January 2025 LPL Board of Control Regular Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Regular monthly meeting of the board. Will update with agenda when available.
URL:https://www.lfy-cac.org/event/january-2025-lpl-board-of-control-regular-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:Lafayette Public Library – Main\, 301 W. Congress St\, Lafayette\, LA\, 70501\, United States
CATEGORIES:BoC,Public Meeting
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250109T140000
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SUMMARY:January NE Library Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly meeting of the NE Library Citizens Committee. Agenda will be posted when released.
URL:https://www.lfy-cac.org/event/january-ne-library-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Lafayette Public Library – Main\, 301 W. Congress St\, Lafayette\, LA\, 70501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
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