Banned Books Week


Header image showing birds flying with books in the background. 
 Text stating "Celebrate Banned Books Week September 18-24, 2022". Logo for the American Library Association.

Banned Books Week began in the 1980s and is an annual event where all booklovers celebrate the freedom to read. The American Library Association is one of several organizations that promotes Banned Books Week.


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"Read Banned Books on Libby" with images of three book covers.  "The Handmaid's Tale", "The Hate U Give", and "George".

Visit our Banned Books Collection in Libby and start reading right now!

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Visit the ALA’s Banned Books Week page for more information.