Banned Books Read-In
with Pearl's Books
Sunday, October 04
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Fayetteville Public Library
Ziegler Reception Room (1st Floor)Celebrate your freedom to read this Banned Books Week! Bring your own frequently challenged book, check one out or purchase a new favorite from Pearl's Books.
We’re teaming up with Pearl's Books Silent Book Club and Libro.fm to host a Banned Books Read-In to protest book censorship. Join us as we read and take action to fight book bans! Attendees will receive a free audio copy of either Banned Together: Our Fight for Readers' Rights by Ashley Hope Pérez or How to Defend Books and Why: Book Bans and How We Fight Them by Danny Caine.
About Banned Books Week
Banned Books Week is a national yearly celebration of the freedom to read; it highlights works that have been banned or challenged in schools, libraries and communities. It is sponsored by several organizations, including the American Library Association, American Society of Journalists and Authors, Freedom to Read Foundation, and more. It is endorsed by the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress. This year’s celebration is October 4 - 10.
For disability accommodations, call 479.856.7250 or email questions@faylib.org 2-3 weekdays before a program. Plan your visit by viewing our building map and details on accessibility services.
Fayetteville Public Library
Since 1916, Fayetteville Public Library has been committed to its vision to be powerfully relevant and completely accessible while strengthen our community and empower citizens through free and public access to knowledge.