Banned Book Read-In

Freedom to read is a fundamental pillar to upholding democracy. This Banned Books Week, join the Boston Public Library for a silent read-in and demonstrate your support in the fight against book bans!

We'll have comfortable seating in the New & Novel area of the Central Library and a large selection of banned books for you to browse, read, and check out.

Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in the "Contact Info" pane on the right. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation.

Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about supporting the Library, please visit the Boston Public Library Fund's website: https://bplfund.org/