Freedom to Read: Scavenger Hunt

Ages 5–10Free

Fri, Oct 9, 2026

12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Celebrate Banned Books Week with two fun scavenger hunts! Kids can explore the Children’s Room to uncover clues about challenged favorites, while teens and adults can test their knowledge with a banned book quest of their own. Discover stories once silenced—and the joy of finding them again. This event is part of our annual Banned Books Week celebration . Request ADA accommodations for this event.

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