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Banned Books Week Live Reading and Discussion
2025-10-11 14:00:00 2025-10-11 15:30:00 America/Chicago Banned Books Week Live Reading and Discussion Join us for a live reading of selections from books that have been banned or challenged, followed by a panel discussion. Advanced Learning Library - Conference Room A

Saturday, October 11
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-11 14:00:00 2025-10-11 15:30:00 America/Chicago Banned Books Week Live Reading and Discussion Join us for a live reading of selections from books that have been banned or challenged, followed by a panel discussion. Advanced Learning Library - Conference Room A

Advanced Learning Library

Conference Room A

Join us for a live reading of selections from books that have been banned or challenged, followed by a panel discussion.

To wrap up Banned Books Week 2025, join us for a live reading of selections from books that have been banned or challenged, followed by a panel discussion with our readers about the importance of the freedom to read freely.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Banned Books Week | Adult Literacy | Adult |

Advanced Learning Library
Phone: (316) 261-8500
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 10:00AM to 8:00PM

Mon, Sep 08 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 09 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 10 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 11 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 12 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Sep 14 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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The Advanced Learning Library, located centrally in the historic Delano neighborhood, has many specialty services and collections including the Maker Space and AV Studio, local history and genealogy collections, and the Friends of the Wichita Public Library used bookstore.

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