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Banned Books Week: October 4-10, 2026

Posted about 6 days ago by Jennifer Deuell
Protect the Freedom to Read—Let Books Be Banned Books Week, sometimes called Freedom to Read Week, began in 1982 in response to a sharp rise in book challenges in libraries, […]
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A Message From the Director: Banned Books Week 2023

Posted about 3 years ago by Scott Firestine
The Richmond Public Library (RPL) stands firmly against censorship and in support of the freedom to read. We celebrate Banned Books Week, which is held every year from October 1-7, […]
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