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Books on the Chopping Block
2026-10-07 19:00:00 2026-10-07 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 2025. Performed by City Lit Theater Company. Northbrook Public Library - Pollak Room AB - First Floor

Wednesday, October 07
7:00pm - 8:00pm

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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 2025. 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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