BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Warner Pacific University Library - ECPv6.17.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://library.warnerpacific.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Warner Pacific University Library REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260913T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260917T233000 DTSTAMP:20260916T213758Z CREATED:20240917T184618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T213758Z UID:1753-1789286400-1789687800@library.warnerpacific.edu SUMMARY:Constitution Day - Sept. 17 DESCRIPTION: To celebrate Constitution Day\, stop by the Otto F. Linn Library and pick up a free copy of the Constitution in Spanish or English.Constitution Day(September 17) \n\nI have lived\, Sir\, a long time and the longer I live\, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth — that God governs in the affairs of men. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without [H]is notice\, is it probable that an empire can rise without [H]is aid? We have been assured\, Sir\, in the sacred writings that “except the Lord build the House they labor in vain that build it.” I firmly believe this; and I also believe that without [H]is concurring aid we shall succeed in this political building no better than the Builders of Babel: We shall be divided by our little partial local interests; our projects will be confounded\, and we ourselves shall be become a reproach and a bye word down to future age. And what is worse\, mankind may hereafter from this unfortunate instance\, despair of establishing Governments by Human Wisdom\, and leave it to chance\, war\, and conquest.— Benjamin Franklin\, Constitutional Convention\, June 28\, 1787\n \nPrior to ratifying the Constitution\, America was governed by the Articles of Confederation. On May 25\, 1787\, a conversation was started in Philadelphia to replace the Articles of Confederation with a new Constitution of the United States. The Constitutional delegates were strongly divided on several issues\, and on June 28\, 1787\, Benjamin Franklin made his famous motion to request that clergy pray every morning for the assistance of Heaven and its blessings on their deliberations. \nFollowing his motion for daily prayer\, Ben Franklin wrote\, “The convention\, except three or four persons\, thought prayer unnecessary.” Although the motion was not approved\, the Constitutional delegates did not “become a reproach and a bye word down to the future age” as Ben Franklin predicted. Instead\, 39 of the 55 delegates signed the Constitution of the United States on September 17\, 1787. Today\, that document which established three branches of government (Executive\, Legislative\, and Judicial) along with a system of checks and balances\, is the oldest written national framework for government in the world. \nIn Historical Context: The Survival of the US Constitution\, Steven Mintz wrote: \n\nAt the end of the twentieth century\, there were about 159 other national constitutions in the world\, and 101 had been adopted since 1970. While the United States has been governed by a single framework of government for over two centuries\, France\, in contrast\, has had 10 separate and distinct constitutional orders (including five republics\, two empires\, a monarchy\, and two dictatorships). The country of El Salvador has had 36 constitutions since 1824.\n \n Additional Information:Constitution of the United States of America (Library of Congress)The Constitution of the United StatesThe Bill of Rights: Amendments 1-10The Constitution: Amendments 11-27Religion and the Founding of the American RepublicThe Finger of God on the Constitutional ConventionFranklin’s Appeal for Prayer at the Constitutional ConventionFranklin’s Closing Speech at the Constitutional Convention URL:https://library.warnerpacific.edu/event/constitution-day/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261004T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261010T233000 DTSTAMP:20260921T171642Z CREATED:20240930T192318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T171642Z UID:1769-1791100800-1791675000@library.warnerpacific.edu SUMMARY:Banned Book Week (October 4-10\, 2026) DESCRIPTION:BANNED\n BOOKS\n WEEK\n \n\n Celebrating the Freedom to Read\n \n\n READ • THINK • EXPLORE\n \n\n \n\n\n What Is Banned Books Week?\n \n\n Banned Books Week is an annual celebration of the\n freedom to read. It brings together librarians\,\n educators\, students\, authors\, publishers\, and readers\n to recognize the importance of access to information\n and the freedom to explore different ideas.\n \n\n Throughout history\, books have been challenged or\n removed from schools and libraries because of their\n content\, viewpoints\, or subject matter.\n \n\n Banned Books Week encourages readers to explore\n diverse perspectives\, engage in thoughtful discussion\,\n and recognize the important role libraries play in\n providing access to knowledge.\n \n\n\n Every book offers an opportunity to discover\n something new\, consider another perspective\,\n and expand our understanding of the world.\n \n \n\n \n\n\n Why Does the Freedom to Read Matter?\n \n\n Libraries provide access to a broad range of\n information\, experiences\, and perspectives.\n This access supports education\, intellectual\n curiosity\, independent thinking\, and lifelong learning.\n \n\n The freedom to read allows individuals to explore\n ideas\, ask questions\, evaluate information\, and\n form their own conclusions.\n \n\n Banned Books Week provides an opportunity to\n reflect on intellectual freedom and the role\n libraries play in supporting open inquiry.\n \n\n \n\n\n How Can You Participate?\n \n\n There are many ways to participate in Banned Books\n Week and explore the importance of intellectual freedom.\n \n \n\n\n 📚 Read a Challenged Book\n \n\n Explore a book that has been challenged\n or restricted in a school or library.\n Consider its themes\, historical context\,\n and the perspectives it presents.\n \n \n \n\n\n 💬 Start a Conversation\n \n\n Discuss intellectual freedom\, censorship\,\n and the importance of access to information\n with classmates\, friends\, or colleagues.\n \n \n \n\n\n 🔎 Explore New Perspectives\n \n\n Discover authors\, experiences\, and viewpoints\n that are different from your own.\n Reading widely can deepen understanding\n and encourage thoughtful dialogue.\n \n \n\n \n\n\n Discover Something New at Your Library\n \n\n Your library is a place to explore ideas\,\n discover new authors\, and engage with\n information from a variety of perspectives.\n \n\n During Banned Books Week\, we invite you to\n visit the library\, browse our collections\,\n and discover a book that challenges you\n to think in a new way.\n \n\n\n Your next great read might be a book\n you’ve never considered before.\n \n \n\n \n\n\n Learn More About Banned Books Week\n \n\n Explore these resources to learn more about\n intellectual freedom\, book challenges\,\n and the history of Banned Books Week.\n \n\n \n Official Banned Books Week Website\n \n \n\n \n American Library Association:\n Banned & Challenged Books\n \n \n\n \n\n\n Celebrate the Freedom to Read.\n Discover New Ideas.\n Explore Different Perspectives. 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