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Banned Books Week
EVENTS
WHAT: Read-A-Thon
The annual Banned Books Week Read-A-Thon will be once again held at the Central Library.
DATE: Wednesday, September 30, 2009
TIME: 9:00 AM through 5:30 PM
NOTES: Community leaders and library employees will read from their favorite banned or challenged book to celebrate the freedom to read in America.
Following the Read-A-Thon will be the Banned Books Week Reception with author Sonya Sones.
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WHAT: Banned Books Week Reception with author Sonya Sones
DATE: Wednesday, September 30, 2009
TIME: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
NOTES: Keynote speech, "Vulgarity, Filth and Me", by Sonya Sones 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM, followed by a book signing. For more information see the reception flyer. [PDF]
Read OCPL's Banned Books Week brochure for more information about Banned Books Week.
See a partial list of books that have been banned or challenged, provided by the American Library Association on the Banned or Challenged Books page.
Last updated: October 20, 2009