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Banned Book Sale and Display

Recycle Read Repeat 208 CHERRY ST, NORRISTOWN, PA, United States

Stop by Recycle Read Repeat in Norristown, Pennsylvania, located at 208 Cherry St. We are an independent used bookstore, women-owned and located in our home town! Stop in to see our display and get discounts on all banned books we have in stock! We are open Saturdays 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays ... Read More

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Banned Books Week at Redbird Books

Redbird Books 2210 N NAVARRO, VICTORIA, TX, United States

Join us as we celebrate Banned Books Week at Redbird Books! We are located in Victoria, Texas, at 2210 N Navarro (Between Airline & Red River). We are a women-owned independent used book store that carries over 60,000 used books. Stop by to see our banned books display and say hello to our bookstore cats, ... Read More

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NYC Day Of Action: Protect The Freedom To Read!

Virtual Event

2023 has seen a steep rise in book bans and censorship in classrooms and school libraries across the United States. Queens Public Library, Brooklyn Public Library, and the New York Public Library are dedicated to free and open access to information and knowledge—a mission that is directly opposed to censorship. On Wednesday, October 4, during ... Read More

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Banned Books Week and Enchanted Books

Enchanted Books 532 MAINE ST, QUINCY,, United States

Stop in and shop, grab some swag, and get 15% off all banned books! Check out our display, read the conversation cards and shelf talkers and let us know what you think!

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We’re With the Banned

UAA Literacy Lounge 2533 Providence Dr, Anchorage, AK, United States

Help the UAA School of Education spotlight censorship this Banned Books Week! Join us in the UAA Literacy Lounge (PSB 102) from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. October 2-6 to hear campus community members read from their favorite banned books.

Let Freedom Read: A Conversation On The Power Of Books

Arapahoe Community College 5900 S Santa Fe Dr, Littleton, CO, United States

Join us for a panel discussion on books, censorship, and intellectual freedom with indie bookseller Nicole Sullivan and library director Dennis Quinn. This is a hybrid event; attend in-person at Arapahoe Community College Littleton Campus or virtually via Zoom at https://arapahoe-edu.zoom.us/j/82762544445 Nicole Sullivan is the owner of The Bookies bookstore and BookBar Press. She is ... Read More

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Banned Books Week Reception: Little Library Launch

Commons South Patio Lawn 18th Ave S & Horton Ave, Nashville, TN, United States

Join us for the kickoff of Banned Books Week, an annual celebration of the freedom to read, draws attention to banned and challenged books, and highlights persecuted individuals. We will launch the opening of our own campus "little banned books library," with a discussion of how reading banned books can be a form of advocacy and activism. ... Read More

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Banned Books Giveaway

University of Michigan Library 913 S. University Ave., Ann Arbor, MI, United States

Stop by for a free book! To mark Banned Books Week, we're giving away copies of some recently published books that have been banned or challenged because they address sexuality, race, gender, and other topics. All are welcome. Join us on the Diag in front of the Hatcher Library at the University of Michigan, Ann ... Read More

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Wednesdays of Wonder – Banned Books Week

Cambridge Public Library - O'Neill Branch 70 Rindge Ave, Cambridge, MA, United States

Come to the library for games and a different activity each week! Kids of all ages can hang out and do crafts or STEAM activities. No registration required. On 10/4 we'll be celebrating Banned Books Week, an annual event celebrating the freedom to read! There will be crafts, giveaways, and trivia!

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Banned Books Week Read-Out

Bird Library, Syracuse University 222 Waverly Ave, Syracuse, NY, United States

A coalition of departments at Syracuse University is hosting "Banned Books Week Read-Out," during which students, faculty, and community members can come and read from their favorite banned books. Sponsors include Syracuse University Libraries, College of Arts and Sciences Department of English, Department of Languages and Linguistics, Department of Writing Studies, Rhetoric and Composition, Department ... Read More

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Banned Book Week Event

Karpeled Manuscript Library Museum 115 International Pkwy #101, Lake Mary, FL, United States

We invite you to come shop, learn, support, and socialize with fellow book lovers at the Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum in Lake Mary, Florida, for this one-of-a-kind event! Writer's Block Bookstore has partnered with the Karpeles Museum to help spread awareness and education on banned books, why they are banned, which books are being challenged ... Read More

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Defending Access: Librarian Perspectives on Banned Books

Bernath Auditorium, Wayne State University 5155 Gullen Mall, Detroit, MI, United States +1 more

When intellectual freedom is at risk, librarians are often on the front lines of protecting communities’ access to information. Hear from alumni librarians about their experiences and what they’re doing to defend our right to read. Join Wayne State University’s School of Information Sciences’ Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Program Planning Committee for the panel ... Read More

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Drag Bingo @ Stolen Sun Brewery

Stolen Sun Brewery 342 N. Pottstown Pike Suite B, Exton, PA, United States

Kick-off BANNED BOOK WEEK with the Friends of the Henrietta Hankin Branch Library with Drag Queen Bingo featuring the beautiful and talented Lucy Moth! Join us Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Stolen Sun Brewery, 342 N. Pottstown Pike Suite B, Exton, PA. Must be 18 years or older to play. Complete info and tix sales ... Read More

$15.00

Banned Books Week Teen Event

Stirling Road Branch Library 26.0483656, Hollywood, FL, United States

Join the Teen Advisory Board of the Stirling Road Branch Library for a Banned Books Week event. Create bookmarks, write to your favorite author, and enjoy refreshments and light bites. Plus, the first 20 teens to arrive will receive a free copy of a banned book.

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We Will Not Be Erased: A Banned Books Event

VAE Raleigh 228 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, United States

WE WILL NOT BE ERASED: A BANNED BOOKS WEEK EVENT This year has seen a significant rise in the number of books facing challenges and bans, with a notable focus on works authored by Black and LGBTQ+ writers, as reported by PEN America. Adding to these challenges, North Carolina is contending with increased censorship and ... Read More

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Defending Democracy

Lynn City Hall Auditorium 3 City Hall Square, Lynn, MA, United States

Join Lynn Museum/LynnArts and the Grand Army of the Republic Museum for a special program at the Lynn Auditorium on Wednesday, October 4th, at 6 p.m. This event is free, and all are welcome to attend! Hear from community members and experts as they discuss economic inequality, book banning, voter suppression, and the marginalization of Black ... Read More

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Banned Book Sale and Display

Recycle Read Repeat 208 CHERRY ST, NORRISTOWN, PA, United States

Stop by Recycle Read Repeat in Norristown, Pennsylvania, located at 208 Cherry St. We are an independent used bookstore, women-owned and located in our home town! Stop in to see our display and get discounts on all banned books we have in stock! We are open Saturdays 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays ... Read More

Banned Books Initiative: Panel Discussion

Central Library Community Room 419 21st Avenue South, Nashville, TN, United States

Book bans and censorship affect the entire community -- from librarians, authors, and journalists to teachers, community leaders, and readers of all types. This panel discussion, part of Banned Books Week, will focus on the affect of banned and challenged books on the community, as well as touch on the role of advocacy in fighting these ... Read More

Arweave Archives: An Uncensorable Repository for Banned Books

Virtual Event

About the event: In an age where digital information is increasingly controlled and even erased, the value of preserving data cannot be overstated. This talk emerges as a potent event aimed at illuminating the promise of blockchain technology, particularly Arweave, in preserving the content that might otherwise be lost to censorship. Hosted by Andrew Nielsen ... Read More

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Banned Books Week at Redbird Books

Redbird Books 2210 N NAVARRO, VICTORIA, TX, United States

Join us as we celebrate Banned Books Week at Redbird Books! We are located in Victoria, Texas, at 2210 N Navarro (Between Airline & Red River). We are a women-owned independent used book store that carries over 60,000 used books. Stop by to see our banned books display and say hello to our bookstore cats, ... Read More

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Banned Books Week and Enchanted Books

Enchanted Books 532 MAINE ST, QUINCY,, United States

Stop in and shop, grab some swag, and get 15% off all banned books! Check out our display, read the conversation cards and shelf talkers and let us know what you think!

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We’re With the Banned

UAA Literacy Lounge 2533 Providence Dr, Anchorage, AK, United States

Help the UAA School of Education spotlight censorship this Banned Books Week! Join us in the UAA Literacy Lounge (PSB 102) from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. October 2-6 to hear campus community members read from their favorite banned books.

Twitter Space: Why We Need More (Not Less) Complex Racial and Ethnic Representation in Grade School Books

Virtual Event

Now more than ever, we need more — not less — authentic racial and ethnic representation in our school texts. To push back against this growing censorship movement, Ed Trust is hosting a conversation, Why We Need More (Not Less) Complex Racial and Ethnic Representation in Grade School Books, to discuss the challenges of the ... Read More

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Banned Books Giveaway

University of Michigan Library 913 S. University Ave., Ann Arbor, MI, United States

Stop by for a free book! To mark Banned Books Week, we're giving away copies of some recently published books that have been banned or challenged because they address sexuality, race, gender, and other topics. All are welcome. Join us on the Diag in front of the Hatcher Library at the University of Michigan, Ann ... Read More

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Join Award-Winning Author Isabel Quintero Live on Instagram

Virtual Event

Join us! We're celebrating Banned Books week with an Instagram Live on Thursday, October 5th at 3 PM EST / 12 PM PST. Author Isabel Quintero will be joining us to chat about her Morris Award-winning book, GABI, A GIRL IN PIECES, plus all things banned books. You won't want to miss it.

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Students Protecting Education

Buffalo & Erie County Public Library, Central Library 1 Lafayette Square, BUFFALO, NY, United States

Come join Jillian Yarnes & Luke Lippitt, co-founders of the local Students Protecting Education chapter, as they discuss how they formed the group at Orchard Park High School, ways to empower students, and the danger of book bans. Gay & Lesbian Youth Services of Western New York will also be on hand to discuss the ... Read More

How do we keep talking with our neighbors?

Virtual Event

How do we keep talking with our neighbors, even about book banning? …even when they have ideas that frighten us? …even when we live really different lives? …even when it’s difficult? Join us for an online panel discussion with a group of extraordinary people who work with and in Maine’s libraries, ready to share how ... Read More

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“Why your voice matters, even as censorship increases”

Virtual Event

As censorship continues to grow and evolve across the United States, what should we, the people, know? What can we do to ensure that our public resources, including libraries, remain places of intellectual freedom? We'll talk about perceptions of the public library, book bans, and the movement to push back. Join noted experts Kelly Jensen from Book Riot and John Chrastka from EveryLibrary ... Read More

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How They Did It: Community-Based Efforts to Defend Public Libraries

Virtual Event

How They Did It Thursday, October 5th, 2023 (6:00PM - 7:30PM Eastern) Join For the People Leftist Library Project for a dynamic how-to session focused on local organizer efforts to strengthen and defend public libraries. We'll hear firsthand accounts from the Hennepin County Library Patrons Union and Louisiana Citizens Against Censorship. Discover how these organizations threw themselves into the struggle, ... Read More

Caffè Lena Presents 60 Years of Banned Books

Saratoga Springs Public Library 49 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, United States +1 more

Caffè Lena and the Saratoga Springs Public Library join together to celebrate Banned Books Week. On October 5, enjoy music from Reese Fulmer and Dan Berggren, as well as local authors who will share readings from titles that have been banned or challenged in the past 60 years. This in-person event will be streamed via Zoom. ... Read More

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Banned Books Week Trivia Night

Quincy Hall 4001 Fairfax Dr.,, 22203, Arlington, VA, United States

Test your literary knowledge against other players and celebrate Banned Books Week with a night of trivia at Quincy Hall! Our expert trivia host, Jessica Sprigings, will present a trivia challenge for anyone who would like to participate and award prizes for the winners! Come early for Quincy Hall’s 3-day fermented pizza dough or stay ... Read More

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Banned Books Panel Discussion at River Bookshop

Virtual Event +1 more

In recognition of Banned Books Week, River Bookshop is hosting a Banned Books panel discussion on Thursday, October 5th, at 6:30PM, in the Hole in the Wall event space above River Bookshop, 67 Richmond St, Amherstburg, ON. Featuring: Adam Craig, Chief Librarian, Essex County Library Vicki Houston, Director, Greater Essex County District School Board Dr ... Read More

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Banned Books Week Trivia

Random Row Brewery 608 Preston Ave # A, Charlottesville, VA, United States

Will your team be the trivia champions? Join JMRL for Banned Books Week Trivia Night at Random Row Brewery for chances to win prizes based on your team’s knowledge of banned books. Teams of up to four can work together. E-mail kfarrell@jmrl.org for more info or to register.

Let Freedom Read: A Banned Books Week Panel Discussion

Flintridge Bookstore 858 Foothill Blvd., La Canada Flintridge, CA, United States

Flintridge Bookstore hosts LET FREEDOM READ: A Banned Books Week Panel, led by moderator and writer/educator Benin Lemus. She is joined by Flintridge Bookstore manager/book buyer Robert Gibbs, children’s book author Andrea Loney, and La Cañada Flintridge Public Library manager Mark Totten. From their unique perspectives, panelists will explore this polarizing issue and discuss, among ... Read More

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Banned Books Book Club

Virtual Event

Book to be reviewed Ruby Bridges’s This is Your Time, New York Times bestseller and CBC Kid’s Book Choice Award Winner. Also: banned book. This is Your Time will electrify people of all ages as the struggles for liberty and justice for all continues and the powerful legacy of Ruby Bridges endures.

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Banned Book Sale and Display

Recycle Read Repeat 208 CHERRY ST, NORRISTOWN, PA, United States

Stop by Recycle Read Repeat in Norristown, Pennsylvania, located at 208 Cherry St. We are an independent used bookstore, women-owned and located in our home town! Stop in to see our display and get discounts on all banned books we have in stock! We are open Saturdays 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays ... Read More

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Banned Books Week at Redbird Books

Redbird Books 2210 N NAVARRO, VICTORIA, TX, United States

Join us as we celebrate Banned Books Week at Redbird Books! We are located in Victoria, Texas, at 2210 N Navarro (Between Airline & Red River). We are a women-owned independent used book store that carries over 60,000 used books. Stop by to see our banned books display and say hello to our bookstore cats, ... Read More

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Banned Books Week and Enchanted Books

Enchanted Books 532 MAINE ST, QUINCY,, United States

Stop in and shop, grab some swag, and get 15% off all banned books! Check out our display, read the conversation cards and shelf talkers and let us know what you think!

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We’re With the Banned

UAA Literacy Lounge 2533 Providence Dr, Anchorage, AK, United States

Help the UAA School of Education spotlight censorship this Banned Books Week! Join us in the UAA Literacy Lounge (PSB 102) from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. October 2-6 to hear campus community members read from their favorite banned books.

Lunch & Learn: Banned Books

Virtual Event +1 more

Join us for our Banned Books Lunch and Learn on October 6th at 12 p.m. We will be discussing the Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How of Banned Books  This event is available in person and on Zoom. To register for Zoom go to bit.ly/vplbanned

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Author Series: Lydia Conklin & Rainbow, Rainbow

Alumni Hall Reading Room Nashville, TN, United States

For an encore event in our Trans & Nonbinary Author Series, LGBTQI Life will host Lydia Conklin for a read from and celebrate the paperback release of Rainbow, Rainbow and a Q&A followed by mixer. Student readers include undergraduate Sawyer Sussner and MFA candidates Kumari Devarajan and Lela Ni.  Lydia Conklin has received a Stegner Fellowship, a Rona Jaffe Foundation Writer’s ... Read More

Freedom to Read: NYC Library Leaders on Censorship & Photographs by Kimberly Butler

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), 7th Floor Event Center 455 5th Ave, New York, United States

Join The New York Public Library during Banned Books Week for a discussion about censorship in literature and the pivotal role public libraries play in championing the right to access a range of perspectives and ideas. Plus, discover photographs by Kimberly Butler, whose work explores censorship and banned books through visual media. This event will take ... Read More

Banned Book Movie: BELOVED

Joyce's House Education Center 5601 W. North Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Join us for a night of literary rebellion at Joyce's House Education Center with @nichebookbarllc! We're hosting a Banned Book Movie Night on Friday, October 6th, 2023, at 6pm. Our featured film is the powerful and thought-provoking adaptation of Toni Morrison's Beloved. To kick off the night, we'll have a banned book trivia game with ... Read More

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Let Freedom Read: A Celebration of Banned Books

Cherry Street Books 503 Broadway, Alexandria, MN, United States

For the the first time, Banned Books Week, a campaign launched in 1982 in response to increased numbers of challenges to books in schools, libraries and bookstores, will include Alexandria-area  writers and readers at a new local event titled “Let Freedom Read: A Celebration of Banned Books.”  The celebration will include short readings from books ... Read More

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Banned Books Week TRIVIA

Hygge House Books 57 East Main St., Westborough, MA, United States

We are celebrating our freedom to read with Banned Books Trivia in the store on Friday, October 6! Grab a group of free-minded souls to test your knowledge of history, culture, and censorship as it pertains to banned and challenged books. Teams will spread out throughout the store and take part in 5 rounds of ... Read More

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Banned Books & Birthday Bones Bash at Dungeon’s Gate!

Dungeon's Gate 2525 N Ankeny Blvd, Ste 101, Ankeny, IA, United States

Join us at Dungeon's Gate Saturday October 7, from 10-10 & help us celebrate Banned Books Week *AND* Olive's 4th Birthday at our Banned Books & Birthday Bones Bash!!! Enjoy Birthday Bone Treats! Join Olive for a Banned Books Read-In, at 1 PM & at 4 PM, featuring banned picture books: Red, A Crayon's Story ... Read More

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Banned Book Sale and Display

Recycle Read Repeat 208 CHERRY ST, NORRISTOWN, PA, United States

Stop by Recycle Read Repeat in Norristown, Pennsylvania, located at 208 Cherry St. We are an independent used bookstore, women-owned and located in our home town! Stop in to see our display and get discounts on all banned books we have in stock! We are open Saturdays 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays ... Read More

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Book Giveaway!

Sidecar Home Market 100 S Woodland Blvd, DeLand, DeLand, FL, United States

In response to book bans throughout Florida and the United States, local pride organizations, nonprofits, and businesses in DeLand, Florida, are coming together to hold a book giveaway for all ages at Sidecar Home Market in Downtown DeLand. Special thanks to Sidecar Home Market, The DeLand Quakers, The West Volusia Beacon, The Muse Bookshop, The ... Read More

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Banned Books Week Celebration at Bookish Emporium

Bookish Emporium of Arkansas 513 W Main Street, Heber Springs, AR, United States

Come out and celebrate the Freedom to Read! All week long we will be promoting and celebrating books that others deem unworthy for all because they didn't like it. We will be hosting a Read Out from 12-2 pm. What is a banned read out? It's a gathering of people who stand with the banned ... Read More

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Banned Books Week and Enchanted Books

Enchanted Books 532 MAINE ST, QUINCY,, United States

Stop in and shop, grab some swag, and get 15% off all banned books! Check out our display, read the conversation cards and shelf talkers and let us know what you think!

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Banned Books Week at Redbird Books

Redbird Books 2210 N NAVARRO, VICTORIA, TX, United States

Join us as we celebrate Banned Books Week at Redbird Books! We are located in Victoria, Texas, at 2210 N Navarro (Between Airline & Red River). We are a women-owned independent used book store that carries over 60,000 used books. Stop by to see our banned books display and say hello to our bookstore cats, ... Read More

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Freedom to Read Storytime

Blue Island Public Library 2433 York Street, Blue Island, IL, United States

Celebrate the freedom to read by joining us for a free event at the Blue Island Public Library! Local children's author Jarrett Dapier will read his picture book, Mr. Watson's Chickens, which has been the subject of challenges and bans. A chicken-themed craft is to follow. Local independent bookstore Bookie's will be selling copies of the ... Read More

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Banned Books Week at KD’s

KD's Books 241 SE Main St, Lee's Summit, MO, United States

We will be sharing resources to educate the public about the dangers of censorship, as well as how to fight book challenges, both online and in store this week. Come in anytime to check out our Banned Books displays, and be sure to join us for the BBW National Day of Action on Saturday, Oct. ... Read More

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Banned Books Brunch

Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice 12 Stockton St., Princeton, NJ, United States

The BRCSJ Defenders of the Right to Read invite you to our BANNED BOOKS BRUNCH to honor Harmonica Sunbeam & Senator Andrew Zwicker!

$20.00

Boozy Banned Books Fair

Teresa's Cafe 124 N. Wayne Ave, Wayne, PA, United States

Main Point Books and partner Teresa's Cafe present our 2nd Boozy Banned Books Fair! All the magic of childhood along with the magic of happy hour, at Teresa's Cafe.

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LCAC Family Fun Day & Read-In

Lafayette Public Library 301 W. Congress St, Lafayette, LA, United States

Come celebrate FREADom with us at this family-friendly event! Dress up as your favorite character from a banned or challenged book. We'll have door prizes, games, and readings from challenged books from across Louisiana!

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Free to Belong: An Author Afternoon

Dayton Metro Library: Main Library Forum 215 East Third Street, Dayton, OH, United States

Spend the afternoon with three different authors: Leah Johnson (1:00), K. Ancrum (2:00), and Julian Winters (3:00). Learn from the authors about their process, their books, and their thoughts on banning books. This program will kick off a series of programs centering around intellectual freedom, because Dayton Metro Library, now a Book Sanctuary, is proud ... Read More

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Let Freedom Read: Banned Books Week 2023

Riverhead Free Library 330 Court Street, Riverhead, NY, United States

Book challenges and censorship in both public and school libraries has increased exponentially. The presenter will help us understand why this is happening and what we can do about it.

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Ormond Art Walk

Novel Tea Book Shop 150 Tomoka Ave, Ormond Beach, FL, United States

We will be highlighting banned books during our monthly Art Walk on October 7.  We will have books available for purchase and will have some giveaways for those who answer some Banned Books Trivia!

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Banned Books Reading and Celebration

Wheatgrass Books 120 North Main Street, Livingston, MT, United States

Wheatgrass Books in Livingston, Montana, will host its 2nd annual banned books celebration. An array of community members -- local writers, students, librarians, policy makers, and more -- will gather together to read passages of their favorite banned book.

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On Let Freedom Read Day, Stand Up for Trans Youth

A Seat at the Table Bookstore 9257 Laguna Springs Dr. Suite 130, Elk Grove, California, United States

Extremist right wingers are terrorizing trans and queer youth by proposing and passing school board policies that require school staff to report them. These same people are attempting to stop students' access to literature that has 2SLGBTQIAA+ and racial themes. Our Town Hall will feature an opportunity to speak back to the extremist agenda and ... Read More

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Freedom Readers Book Club of Champaign Urbana

Champaign Public Library 200 West Greet Street, Champaign, IL, United States

"...Because we adults must continue to learn to pass the information on..." ---Nicole Anderson Cobb, PhD, Convener, Freedom Readers Book Club of Champaign Urbana *** "Freadom" image provided from African American Policy Forum Summer School 2023*** ------------------------------------------------------- Greetings from Nicole Anderson Cobb, PhD, Convener, Freedom Readers Book Club of Champaign-Urbana! I have launched this book ... Read More

Florida’s War on Books

Delray Beach Public Library 100 W Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL, United States

A talk by educator Dr. Margery Marcus on the history of censorship and book banning in Floridas schools and libraries. Sponsored by the South Florida chapter of the Women’s National Book Association and Delray Beach Public Library.

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A Story Like Mine: A Webinar About Inclusive Books

Virtual Event

Books are one of the first tools kids use to learn about the world around them. In honor of National Book Month and Banned Books Week, you’re invited to join children's literacy nonprofit SMART Reading and some special guests for a free webinar about why getting inclusive books into the hands and homes of children ... Read More

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Banned Books Reading & Book Swap

Rose Wagner Theater SLC, UT 138 W Broadway, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

Under the Umbrella Bookstore (UTU) is doing something about book bans. As a special event for Damn These Heels Film Fest, UTU is putting on a Banned Books Reading and Book Swap Oct. 14 to educate about the dangers of book bans and how to push back against them. Participants are encouraged to bring a ... Read More

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(un)BANNED Art Exhibition

Arion Press Gallery 1802 Hays Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

If you are in the San Francisco Bay Area, please join us for the opening of Arion’s final exhibition of 2023: (un)BANNED. Ten premier local artists will present a diverse array of work celebrating the power of books to expand imaginations, open paths to empathy, and act as bulwarks against fear and misunderstanding. The dramatic ... Read More

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Silent Book Club – Banned Books

Loutit District Library 407 Columbus Avenue, Grand Haven, MI, United States

Silent Book Club is a unique and relaxing social gathering that combines the joy of reading with the pleasure of shared company. Participants come together to read silently, followed by lively discussions (if they choose) about the books they've read. It's the perfect blend of solitude and social interaction for book enthusiasts of all kinds. ... Read More

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The BookFest Fall 2023

Virtual Event

The BookFest Fall 2023 draws readers, writers, and the literary community together October 21-22, 2023, for its eighth biannual virtual event. The BookFest is a driving force in delivering vital conversations and experiences for the writing and reading communities. Day One features programming for readers, while Day Two is designed for writers. Panel discussions, conversations, ... Read More

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