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Books on the Chopping Block
2024-09-24 19:00:00 2024-09-24 20:00:00 America/Chicago Books on the Chopping Block Live readings by professional actors of short excerpts taken from the top 10 most frequently challenged books in the US in 2023. Performed by City Lit Theater Company. Northbrook Public Library - Pollak Room AB - First Floor

Tuesday, September 24
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-24 19:00:00 2024-09-24 20:00:00 America/Chicago Books on the Chopping Block Live readings by professional actors of short excerpts taken from the top 10 most frequently challenged books in the US in 2023. Performed by City Lit Theater Company. Northbrook Public Library - Pollak Room AB - First Floor

Northbrook Public Library

Pollak Room AB - First Floor

Live readings by professional actors of short excerpts taken from the top 10 most frequently challenged books in the US in 2023. Performed by City Lit Theater Company.

This year's list can be found here.

Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read and the importance of the First Amendment.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts & Entertainment | Adult Learning |

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