After Hours Read-In
Sunday, October 4
6:00 pm to 12:00 am, Grand Reading Room
For all ages. 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Kick off a week of celebrating your right to read at this after-hours night at the Library. Challenged books, activities, and snacks provided. Registration required.

Banned Books Week Scavenger Hunt
October 5 – 11,
All Week
Start at the Reference Desk, follow the clues, explore the library, and win a prize at the end!

Banned Together: The Fight Against Censorship
Sunday, October 5,
2:00 to 4:00 pm, Auditorium
Join us for this documentary.

Movie Marathon Monday
Monday, October 6,
9:30 am to 8:30 pm, Auditorium
Drop in for popcorn and films based on banned or challenged books.
9:30am The Lorax (PG, 1hr 34 min)
11:15am James and the Giant Peach (PG, 1hr 20 min)
1:00pm The Book Thief (PG-13, 2hrs 10 min)
3:30pm The Hate U Give (PG-13, 2hr 9min)
6:30pm 1984 (R, 1hr 53 min)

History of Book Challenges
Tuesday, October 7,
7:00 to 8:00 pm, Auditorium
Assistant Professor & Librarian at Tri-C, John Rasel presents Challenged, Banned, or Burned: Reactions to Controversial Books, Then & Now, an overview of censorship from antiquity to the present day.

Black Authors Book Discussion: The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison
Wednesday, October 8,
7:00 to 8:00 pm, Green Room
For Banned Books Week, we’ll discuss Morrison’s debut novel about the devastating effects of racism on young African-American girls in 1940s Lorain, Ohio.

Zine Making 101
Thursday, October 9,
7:00 to 8:30 pm, Auditorium
Artist Em Poor will explain the history and purpose of zines, and guide participants as they create their own.

Freedom to Read Friday
Friday, October 10,
10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Community Room
Read with us in the Library! You choose your book, we’ll provide snacks.

Banned Book Nooks
Saturday, October 11,
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Auditorium
Come create a book nook! Book nooks are miniature scenes that are perfect additions to your bookshelf. We’ll have tiny versions of Banned Books and lots of bookish inspiration. Registration required.

ESL FOR ADULT LEARNERS
Every Thursday, 6:30 to 7:30 pm
Looking to improve your English in a conversation class? Join us for our Conversational or Instructional Classes for English as a Second Language at the Library, led by an ESL trainer. Learn more here: ESL Resources Registration required.

Computer Breakfast Series
Wednesdays, 10:00 to 11:30 am, Auditorium or Zoom
Join us in the Auditorium once a month to explore technology topics and enjoy a bite and a beverage with us! Registration required for Zoom.

Microsoft Copilot
September 17
Learn how to harness Microsoft Copilot to boost productivity, streamline tasks, and enhance creativity using AI-powered tools across Microsoft 365 apps. Zoom will not be offered as a way to attend.

Dispelling AI Myths
October 15
Curious about artificial intelligence? Join us for this special program with guest speaker Tak Sato, President and co-founder of Center for Aging in the Digital World.

Holiday Buying Guide
November 19
Join us for an annual breakfast series tradition: a fun and sometimes funny look at the best holiday tech gifts across a wide range of budgets.