Meg Utangi-Matzos

Join Ira Wells, a journalist and author, Lita Berry, CEO of Burlington Public Library, and Meg Utangi-Matzos, Director of Service Design and Innovation at the same library, as they tackle the urgent issue of censorship in public libraries. They discuss the vital role libraries play in upholding democracy and intellectual freedom, particularly in the face of rising book bans. The trio explores the balance between community needs and diverse perspectives while emphasizing libraries as hubs for empathy and engagement in today’s contentious climate.