Banned Books Week, from October 1-7, celebrates the freedom to read and spotlights current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools. Redwood City Public Library stands against book banning. We center our service priorities around inclusive programs, services and books that lead to equitable outcomes for members of the highly diverse community we serve. Below are a few ways you can participate in Banned Books Week.

1. Enjoy a banned book! We’ve compiled a list of the Top Banned Books of 2023 and the American Library Association lists the top 100 of the last decade here

2. Join the discussion at a Library Book Group:

Teen Book Club

THU OCT 19, 5:30pm

Discussing Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson

Adults Book Club

TUE OCT 31, 12pm

Discussing Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye

3. Attend Redwood City Library Foundation’s Upscale Pub Crawl on October 11 from 5-9pm to learn about banned books and have some fun while supporting the Library Foundation. Get your tickets here

Got something broken at home, at school, or at work? Repair is possible! We'll provide the workspace, specialty tools, and guidance to help YOU disassemble, troubleshoot, and repair broken items. Learn skills to prolong the life of your belongings and reduce waste at our next Fixit Clinic event on Wednesday, September 27 at 6:30pm! 

Ready to get involved? Register an item online at https://bit.ly/itemcheckin. Register to become a Fixit Coach at http://bit.ly/inpersoncoachsignup.

This our last Fixit Clinic for 2023. We are planning something exciting for January 2024!