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Banned Books Week Live Reading and Discussion
2026-10-10 11:00:00 2026-10-10 12:30:00 America/Chicago Banned Books Week Live Reading and Discussion Join us for a live reading of selections from books that are current targets of challenges and bans, followed by a discussion about the freedom to read freely. Advanced Learning Library - Allison Dondlinger Children's Gallery AND Reading Theatre

Saturday, October 10
11:00am - 12:30pm

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Advanced Learning Library

Allison Dondlinger Children's Gallery AND Reading Theatre

Join us for a live reading of selections from books that are current targets of challenges and bans, followed by a discussion about the freedom to read freely.

To wrap up Banned Books Week 2026, join us for a live reading of selections from books that are current targets of challenges and bans, followed by a discussion about the freedom to read freely.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

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

Advanced Learning Library
Phone: (316) 261-8500
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We're open 10:00AM to 8:00PM

Mon, Sep 07 Closed
Tue, Sep 08 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 09 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 10 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 11 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 12 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Sep 13 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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