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Books Under Fire: Celebrating the Freedom to Read In-Person
For adults. Registration required.
Join us as we stand up for the right to access diverse voices and ideas! Together, we'll explore the impact of book bans, the stories behind them, and what we can do to protect the freedom to read.
The fight for intellectual freedom is more critical than ever. In the 2020s, the number of books challenged or removed from schools and libraries across the U.S. has surged dramatically, with a staggering 65% rise between 2022 and 2023, according to the American Library Association.
Program presenter: Library Assistant, Lauren Gruen
Program contact: laureng@eastonpl.org and sarap@eastonpl.org
- Date:
- Saturday, October 19, 2024
- Time:
- 2:00pm - 3:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Main: Friends Room
- Location:
- Main Library
- Audience:
- Adult
- Categories:
- History Other Skills Development
JOIN US ON OCTOBER 19 TO PROTECT THE FREEDOM TO READ!
The freedom to read is an American value that must be protected. Book bans and challenges in the U.S. reached an all-time high in 2023 and continue to happen at an alarming rate. It's more important than ever to show support for local libraries and the freedom to read.
On Saturday, October 19, 2024, libraries, bookstores, readers, and other partners nationwide are hosting rallies and community events to unite against book bans and demonstrate our shared commitment to this fundamental freedom.
