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Book Tasting- Frequently Challenged Teen Books
2022-09-26 19:00:00 2022-09-26 20:00:00 America/New_York Book Tasting- Frequently Challenged Teen Books Join library staff for a "Book Tasting" to sample a variety of frequently challenged and banned young adult books. Memorial Hall Library - Roof Deck

Monday, September 26
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-09-26 19:00:00 2022-09-26 20:00:00 America/New_York Book Tasting- Frequently Challenged Teen Books Join library staff for a "Book Tasting" to sample a variety of frequently challenged and banned young adult books. Memorial Hall Library - Roof Deck

Join library staff for a "Book Tasting" to sample a variety of frequently challenged and banned young adult books.

What is a book tasting? It’s an event where people come and “taste” different books and genres as if they are sampling from a literary buffet. At this event, staff will guide you through a tasting menu of 9 frequently challenged young adult books.

We hope to pique your appetite for a good read with a great discussion! Come with an open mind and be ready to expand your reading palate.

This event is one of three book tastings for an adult audience focusing on the freedom to read. A similar program for a teen audience will be held on Wednesday, September 28 at 7:00 pm.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Library Program--Adults |

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