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Celebrate Banned Books Week with MGPL
Come check out a banned book, attend a program, and watch a video starring the MGPL staff!
Banned Books Week is September 25-October 1. Come celebrate the freedom to read and the importance of the First Amendment with MGPL. You can find out more about Banned Books Week from the American Library Association and be sure to check out our Banned Books Week Virtual Read-Out: A reading from To Kill A Mockingbird video, starring some of your favorite staff members.
Banned Books Week Kickoff
Wed., Sept. 21, 7 pm
Books like Twilight, My Sister's Keeper, and even the dictionary have all been challenged. Learn about the history of banned books, why banning occurs, and why it is important to have equal access. Celebrate the freedom to read with the Morton Grove Public Library!
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Read Like a Teen: Banned Books Edition
Wed., Sept. 28, 7 pm
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Ever wonder what teens are reading? Come to the first meeting of Read Like a Teen, a book club that will read young adult books, open to all ages. Parents, teens, and adults interested in YA literature are all welcome to join us. We will also have a special discussion for Banned Books Week. Before the meeting, pick up a list of reading suggestions on our display or at the Reference Desk. We hope to see you there!
