Banned Books Week is October 4–10, 2026. This year’s theme is LET BOOKS BE — Protect the Freedom to Read.
This annual event highlights the value of free and open access to information and brings together the entire book community — librarians, educators, authors, publishers, booksellers, and readers of all types — in shared support of the freedom to seek and to express ideas.
Banned Books Week draws national attention to the harms of censorship. The ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom compiles lists of challenged books as reported in the media and submitted by librarians and teachers across the country.
The most common justifications for censorship provided by complainants were false claims of illegal obscenity for minors; inclusion of LGBTQIA+ characters or themes; and covering topics of race, racism, equity, and social justice.
Learn more at https://bannedbooksweek.org/about/
Stop by to see our book displays of banned and challenged adult and youth materials, available for checkout.
Celebrate your freedom to READ!
