DoomsdaysCW<p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/PortlandME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PortlandME</span></a> - This Thursday! Open to the public!</p><p>"Dear USM Community,</p><p>The Office of Student Engagement and Belonging invites you to our <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BannedBookFair" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BannedBookFair</span></a> on Thursday, March 13, from 2–3:30 PM in the McGoldrick Center, 2nd floor lobby.</p><p>In partnership with <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/USMLibraries" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>USMLibraries</span></a>, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WomenAndGenderStudies" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WomenAndGenderStudies</span></a>, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MaineTransNet" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MaineTransNet</span></a>, and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BooksAMillion" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BooksAMillion</span></a>, this event highlights the power of books that have been challenged or banned. </p><p>You’ll find:</p><p> - Tables of commonly banned books: explore their impact, purchase a copy from <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BAM" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BAM</span></a>, or learn how to check them out through our <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/libraries" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>libraries</span></a>.<br> - MaineTransNet will be offering resources and information on supporting <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LGBTQ" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>LGBTQ</span></a>+ communities.<br> - Lecha Bubble Tea will be selling their iconic drinks, including their famous Thai Iced Tea.</p><p>Join us in celebrating the freedom to read and engage in meaningful conversations about <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/censorship" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>censorship</span></a> and representation. </p><p>We look forward to seeing you there!" </p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MaineStandsAgainstHate" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MaineStandsAgainstHate</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BannedBooks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BannedBooks</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/TransRightsAreHumanRights" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>TransRightsAreHumanRights</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NoRoomForHateInOurState" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NoRoomForHateInOurState</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Maine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Maine</span></a></p>