Freedom To Read Day of Action 2024

Freedom To Read Day of Action: Banned Books Buttons!
Drop In anytime between 2:30 – 4 PM on Saturday, October 19 for a Banned Books Button making craft in our NEW makerspace, The Cranium! This is an ALL AGES program so all are welcome!

JOIN US THIS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 ANYTIME BETWEEN 2:30 – 4 PM TO CELEBRATE THE FREEDOM TO READ! We’ll be making mini banned books buttons in our NEW Makerspace, The Cranium! We’ll also have a photo booth with makerspace-made props as well! This event is for ALL AGES!

Don’t forget to TAG US IN YOUR PHOTOS THIS SATURDAY:
1. Use the hashtag #FreedomToRead
2. Tag @UniteAgainstBookBans (on Instagram and Facebook) and @UABookBans (on X)
3. Tag the Library at @TCPLQuincy on Instagram and Thomas Crane Public Library on Facebook

The freedom to read is an American value that must be protected. Book bans and challenges in the U.S. reached an all-time high in 2023 and continue to happen at an alarming rate. It’s more important than ever to show support for local libraries and the freedom to read. On Saturday, October 19, 2024, libraries, bookstores, readers, and other partners nationwide are hosting rallies and community events to unite against book bans and demonstrate our shared commitment to this fundamental freedom. Join us for this drop in event to make banned book buttons & learn more about the increase in censorship in the US.

In 2023, book banning and censorship reached an all-time high, with a record 4,240 unique book titles targeted for removal, a 65% increase over the 2,571 unique titles targeted in 2022 and a staggering 128% increase over 2021 numbers!