Banned Books Week - Oregon Trail Library District

Banned Books Week

October 4-10

Oregon Intellectual Freedom Clearinghouse (OIFC): What's Been Challenged click here to access the annual report.

Banned Books Week Latest News click here to visit the Banned Books Week organization.

Click here to visit the ALA Banned Books Week website.

The image presents data on censorship challenges in libraries: 51% in public libraries, 37% in school libraries, 8% in curricula, 3% in higher ed.

The image highlights the sources of book censorship in 2025, showing 31% from elected officials, 40% from boards, and 21% from pressure groups.

The image presents data on censorship, showing a rise to 92% of total titles targeted in 2025, with historical percentages from 2001-2025.

In 2025, 713 censorship incidents were tracked: 68% books, 13% access issues, and smaller percentages for displays, programs, and more.