Banned Books Week: Don't Let This Happen to YOU!

Banned Books Week!!!

Happy Banned Books Week! Banned Books Week 2010 started on September 25 and continues until October 2. What's your favorite banned or challenged book?

If you're wondering what a banned book is, visit American Library Association's (ALA) website. They have links to what books are considered unorthodox or unpopular as well as their philosophy on being able to read what your heart desires. http://www.ala.org/ala/issuesadvocacy/banned/index.cfm


¡Feliz Semana de Libros Prohibidos! La semana de Libros Prohibidos comenzo el 25 de Septiembre y continua hasta el segundo de Octubre. Qual libro prohibido es su favorito?

Si le gustaria saber que es un libro prohibido, visita el sitio del American Library Associociation (ALA). Tienen información sobre qual libros son considerados poco ortodoxo o impopular así como su filosofía en poder leer lo que desea su corazón. http://www.ala.org/ala/issuesadvocacy/banned/index.cfm

Islam, The Holy Qur'an, and Eid ul-Fitr

To our brothers and sisters of Islam: Eid Mubarak! Cañada College Library wishes you a blessed festival!

To celebrate the end of Ramadan and to learn about Islam, here are some links that will delight and instruct all of us:


An article about Muslims in the Bay Area and the role of the moon in starting the festivities!


An electronic copy of the Holy Qur'an in 100 languages!


Another cool way to see the Qur'an in Arabic with English translations available!

"The Founding Fathers and Islam" from the Library of Congress

New Online Reference Books!

Check out Gale Virtual Reference Library, our our new collection of e-books. If you are off campus, you'll need to type in the number on the back of your Peninsula Library System library card.

Library CLOSED on Labor Day - Mon. Sept 6, 2010

The Library will be CLOSED on
LABOR DAY
Monday, September 6, 2010

The Library will RE-OPEN on

Tuesday, September 7, 2010
at 8:00 A.M.

Have a fun and safe weekend!

The Cañada College Library Staff