Freedom to Read: Scavenger Hunt

Ages 5–10Free

Sat, Oct 10, 2026

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Celebrate Banned Books Week with a fun scavenger hunt! Kids can explore the Children’s Area to uncover clues about challenged favorites. Discover stories once silenced—and the joy of finding them again. Free. No registration required. While supplies last. This takes place during our normal weekly Saturday scavenger hunt for children in the Children's Area and will be our scavenger hunt theme. This event is part of our annual Banned Books Week celebration . Request ADA accommodations for this event.

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