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Banned...WHY?

Have you ever wondered why some books are banned or challenged? Explore books that have sparked controversy throughout history.

Join us to learn about the history of banned books and why it's important to protect the right to read. Explore, ask questions, and think about why we should celebrate the freedom to read all kinds of stories. As you walk through our exhibit you can discover the reasons behind book bans.

AGE GROUP: | Tween | Teen | Juvenile | Family | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Passive Program | Literacy | History | Exhibit | Cultural | Banned Books | Adult Literacy |

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Rawlings (Main Branch)
Phone: 719-562-5600
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We're open 9:00AM to 9:00PM

Mon, May 18 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, May 19 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, May 20 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, May 21 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, May 22 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 23 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 24 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Baby Storytime
Wed, May 20, 10:00am - 10:15am
For children from birth to 15 months and their parent or... more
For children from birth to 15 months and their parent or caregiver. Talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format perfect for babies. Share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, May 20, 10:30am - 10:50am
Rawlings Youth Program Room
For children from 15 months to 3 years and their favorite adults,... more
For children from 15 months to 3 years and their favorite adults, this Storytime focuses on simple books, rhymes, and songs that help develop early literacy, language skills, and social skills.
Preschool Storytime
Fri, May 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Rawlings Youth Program Room
Books come alive for children and their favorite adults while... more
Books come alive for children and their favorite adults while supporting early literacy and preschool skills.
Sewing!
Sat, May 23, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Makerspace Lab
For ages 5+. Learn basic sewing techniques by making a simple... more
For ages 5+. Learn basic sewing techniques by making a simple creation! Registration required.
La Hora de Cuentos
Tue, May 26, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Rawlings Youth Program Room
¡Ven a disfrutar de historias y canciones con nosotros en español!
Baby Storytime
Wed, May 27, 10:00am - 10:15am
For children from birth to 15 months and their parent or... more
For children from birth to 15 months and their parent or caregiver. Talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format perfect for babies. Share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, May 27, 10:30am - 10:50am
Rawlings Youth Program Room
For children from 15 months to 3 years and their favorite adults,... more
For children from 15 months to 3 years and their favorite adults, this Storytime focuses on simple books, rhymes, and songs that help develop early literacy, language skills, and social skills.
Origami Odyssey
Wed, May 27, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Rawlings Thurston Room
All ages. Origami Odyssey is for folders of all levels, from... more
All ages. Origami Odyssey is for folders of all levels, from beginning to advanced. Come and learn new models in the art of paper folding. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
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