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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
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 9:00PM

Mon, Mar 10 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Mar 11 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Mar 12 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Mar 13 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Mar 14 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 15 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Mar 16 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Upcoming events

Pueblo Brain Injury Art Show
Wed, Mar 12, All day
Pueblo Brain Injury, LLC & Re-Inspired Minds non-profit mission is... more
Pueblo Brain Injury, LLC & Re-Inspired Minds non-profit mission is to continue advocating, educating, and strengthening survivors to support each other as peers and spread awareness of brain injury.
Young Child Art Show
Wed, Mar 12, All day
Children are amazing artists! Enter your child's art to be a part... more
Children are amazing artists! Enter your child's art to be a part of the Young Child Art Show.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Mar 12, 10:00am - 10:20am
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, Mar 12, 10:30am - 10:55am
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.
Bilingual Storytime - Cuentos Bilingüe
Wed, Mar 12, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Rawlings Youth Program Room
Join us for stories and songs told in English and Spanish! ¡Ven... more
Join us for stories and songs told in English and Spanish! ¡Ven con nosotros para cuentas y canciones contadas en inglés y español!
Pueblo Brain Injury Art Show
Thu, Mar 13, All day
Pueblo Brain Injury, LLC & Re-Inspired Minds non-profit mission is... more
Pueblo Brain Injury, LLC & Re-Inspired Minds non-profit mission is to continue advocating, educating, and strengthening survivors to support each other as peers and spread awareness of brain injury.
Young Child Art Show
Thu, Mar 13, All day
Children are amazing artists! Enter your child's art to be a part... more
Children are amazing artists! Enter your child's art to be a part of the Young Child Art Show.
Pueblo Brain Injury Art Show
Fri, Mar 14, All day
Pueblo Brain Injury, LLC & Re-Inspired Minds non-profit mission is... more
Pueblo Brain Injury, LLC & Re-Inspired Minds non-profit mission is to continue advocating, educating, and strengthening survivors to support each other as peers and spread awareness of brain injury.
Young Child Art Show
Fri, Mar 14, All day
Children are amazing artists! Enter your child's art to be a part... more
Children are amazing artists! Enter your child's art to be a part of the Young Child Art Show.
Preschool Storytime
Fri, Mar 14, 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. Best for ages 3 - 5.
Women in the Arts Series
Fri, Mar 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace Lab
The Women in the Arts series offers a vibrant, hands-on learning... more
The Women in the Arts series offers a vibrant, hands-on learning experience for young children, where they can explore the world of art through the lens of influential women artists.
Young Child Art Show
Sat, Mar 15, All day
Children are amazing artists! Enter your child's art to be a part... more
Children are amazing artists! Enter your child's art to be a part of the Young Child Art Show.
Pueblo Brain Injury Art Show
Sat, Mar 15, All day
Pueblo Brain Injury, LLC & Re-Inspired Minds non-profit mission is... more
Pueblo Brain Injury, LLC & Re-Inspired Minds non-profit mission is to continue advocating, educating, and strengthening survivors to support each other as peers and spread awareness of brain injury.
Family Storytime
Sat, Mar 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Rawlings Youth Program Room
Children and their favorite adults can come read books and sing... more
Children and their favorite adults can come read books and sing songs at the library! This program is designed to support early literacy skills, while encouraging the love of books at an early age.
LEGO Club
Sat, Mar 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Try your hand at our challenges or build your own! Legos provided.... more
Try your hand at our challenges or build your own! Legos provided. Lego fun every Saturday afternoon.
Young Child Art Show
Sun, Mar 16, All day
Children are amazing artists! Enter your child's art to be a part... more
Children are amazing artists! Enter your child's art to be a part of the Young Child Art Show.
Pueblo Brain Injury Art Show
Sun, Mar 16, All day
Pueblo Brain Injury, LLC & Re-Inspired Minds non-profit mission is... more
Pueblo Brain Injury, LLC & Re-Inspired Minds non-profit mission is to continue advocating, educating, and strengthening survivors to support each other as peers and spread awareness of brain injury.
Pueblo Brain Injury Art Show
Mon, Mar 17, All day
Pueblo Brain Injury, LLC & Re-Inspired Minds non-profit mission is... more
Pueblo Brain Injury, LLC & Re-Inspired Minds non-profit mission is to continue advocating, educating, and strengthening survivors to support each other as peers and spread awareness of brain injury.
Young Child Art Show
Mon, Mar 17, All day
Children are amazing artists! Enter your child's art to be a part... more
Children are amazing artists! Enter your child's art to be a part of the Young Child Art Show.
Pueblo Stamp Club
Mon, Mar 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Rawlings Thurston Room
Learn about the hobby of stamp collecting.
Young Child Art Show
Tue, Mar 18, All day
Children are amazing artists! Enter your child's art to be a part... more
Children are amazing artists! Enter your child's art to be a part of the Young Child Art Show.
Pueblo Brain Injury Art Show
Tue, Mar 18, All day
Pueblo Brain Injury, LLC & Re-Inspired Minds non-profit mission is... more
Pueblo Brain Injury, LLC & Re-Inspired Minds non-profit mission is to continue advocating, educating, and strengthening survivors to support each other as peers and spread awareness of brain injury.
Young Child Art Show
Wed, Mar 19, All day
Children are amazing artists! Enter your child's art to be a part... more
Children are amazing artists! Enter your child's art to be a part of the Young Child Art Show.
Pueblo Brain Injury Art Show
Wed, Mar 19, All day
Pueblo Brain Injury, LLC & Re-Inspired Minds non-profit mission is... more
Pueblo Brain Injury, LLC & Re-Inspired Minds non-profit mission is to continue advocating, educating, and strengthening survivors to support each other as peers and spread awareness of brain injury.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Mar 19, 10:00am - 10:20am
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, Mar 19, 10:30am - 10:55am
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.
Bilingual Storytime - Cuentos Bilingüe
Wed, Mar 19, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Rawlings Youth Program Room
Join us for stories and songs told in English and Spanish! ¡Ven... more
Join us for stories and songs told in English and Spanish! ¡Ven con nosotros para cuentas y canciones contadas en inglés y español!
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