At the Reading Public Library, celebrate your freedom to read during Banned Books Week!
Reading Public Library (RPL), Reading, MA—Catcher in the Rye, Of Mice and Men, Harry Potter, and Captain Underpants are just a few examples of books that have faced attempts to be banned. Celebrate your freedom to read with the Reading Public Library during Banned Books Week.
Since its inception in 1982, Banned Books Week has reminded us that while not every book is intended for every reader, each of us has the right to decide for ourselves what to read, listen to, or view. Thousands of colleges, schools, libraries and bookstores across the country are celebrating the freedom to read by participating in special events, exhibits, and read-outs that showcase books that have been banned or threatened. At the Reading Public Library over the next week, you may find books wrapped in brown paper on our shelves or on display – these are books that were banned, and you’ll see the reasons for the ban listed on each one.
American libraries are the cornerstones of our democracy. Libraries are for everyone, everywhere. Because libraries provide free access to a world of information, they bring opportunity to all people. Now, more than ever, celebrate the freedom to read at your library!
