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A showcase of some banned books

Library open house celebrates Banned Books Week

The library staff at Penn State Worthington Scranton held an Open House event on the first day of national Banned Books Week, honoring both the resources that the PSWS campus library offers today's students, as well as celebrating people's right to read whatever books they choose.
Students select books from a display of 'banned' reading material

Students look through banned books available for check out

Students look through a selection of "banned" books available for check out at the PSWS library. The display featured books that have historically been banned in libraries or schools across the country. Library staff covered the books in brown paper and wrote clues on the covers hinting at the content. Meant to encourage students to expand their reading repertoire, it was part of the PSWS Library's series of events celebrating national Banned Books Week.

Comedian Dave Coulier performs his comedy act.

Dave Coulier a hit at Penn State Worthington Scranton

Comedian Dave Coulier wows a crowd of several hundred during his appearance Sept. 27 at Penn State Worthington Scranton, receiving a standing ovation and then taking time after his performance to meet with students and give a personal interview.
Dave Coulier performs at PSWS

Dave Coulier performance

Actor and comedian Dave Coulier performs at Penn State Worthington Scranton last Friday. The comedian entertained a crowd of several hundred people, including PSWS students, staff, faculty and community residents.

Town Hall

Town Hall September 2016

The University will hold a Town Hall meeting 3-5 p.m. Sept. 28 in the Pavilion Theatre at University Park. The meeting will be livestreamed and available for all Penn State campuses to view.

Comedian and actor Dave Coulier

Dave Coulier

Comedian Dave Coulier, best known for his role as Uncle Joey on the TV series Full House and Fuller House, will perform his stand-up comedy act Friday, Sept. 23 at Penn State Worthington Scranton.