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Learn about Banned Books Week
2023-10-06 10:00:00 2023-10-06 12:00:00 America/Chicago Learn about Banned Books Week Learn about the American Library Association's Banned Books Week. Discuss the importance of the freedom to read with staff, do a craft, and pick up some small giveaways. Skokie Public Library - East Entrance

Friday, October 06
10:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-10-06 10:00:00 2023-10-06 12:00:00 America/Chicago Learn about Banned Books Week Learn about the American Library Association's Banned Books Week. Discuss the importance of the freedom to read with staff, do a craft, and pick up some small giveaways. Skokie Public Library - East Entrance

Skokie Public Library

East Entrance

Learn about the American Library Association's Banned Books Week. Discuss the importance of the freedom to read with staff, do a craft, and pick up some small giveaways.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Social Gathering |

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