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Books on the Chopping Block

Celebrating the Freedom to Read
2025-10-07 18:30:00 2025-10-07 19:30:00 America/Chicago Books on the Chopping Block Live readings by professional actors of short excerpts taken from the top 10 most frequently challenged books in the US in 2024. Performed by City Lit Theater Company. Wilmette Public Library - Auditorium

Tuesday, October 07
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-07 18:30:00 2025-10-07 19:30:00 America/Chicago Books on the Chopping Block Live readings by professional actors of short excerpts taken from the top 10 most frequently challenged books in the US in 2024. Performed by City Lit Theater Company. Wilmette Public Library - Auditorium

Live readings by professional actors of short excerpts taken from the top 10 most frequently challenged books in the US in 2024. Performed by City Lit Theater Company.

The most recent challenged book list can be found here.

Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read and the importance of the First Amendment.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Presentation |

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