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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 closed Monday February 16 due to President's Day
Mon, Feb 16 Closed
(President's Day)
Tue, Feb 17 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Feb 18 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Feb 19 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Feb 20 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Feb 21 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Feb 22 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Bilingual Storytime
Mon, Feb 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
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 cantadas en Inglés y Español!
Baby Storytime
Wed, Feb 18, 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, Feb 18, 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, Feb 20, 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.
Bilingual Storytime
Mon, Feb 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
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 cantadas en Inglés y Español!
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