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UNBANNED: Exploring Censorship in Books, Art, & Media
Friday, May 16, 2025 - 9:00 AM
to Monday, June 02, 2025 - 7:00 PM
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM See all dates and Times
Visiting the Park is free and open to the public—no registration is required to explore and enjoy the daily programming.
Registration is encouraged for the featured events listed below.
More info: http://www.fdrfourfreedomspark.org/unbanned
The event is to celebrate the right to read freely, encourage public discourse, and offer community-centered programming on the topic of censorship.
Ongoing Activities:
1. A Banned Book Library open daily with curated titles for all ages
2. Interactive events including talks, readings, and art-focused discussions
3. Free book giveaways of frequently challenged titles
4. Volunteer opportunities for community members
Event Highlights (Registration Encouraged):
1. Art Censorship in America, May 17 at 1:00 p.m. Elizabeth Larison (Director, Arts & Culture Advocacy, NCAC) leads a discussion on how art censorship impacts creativity and expression in the U.S.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-censorship-in-america-tickets-1320122334439
2. Censorship and the First Amendment, May 22 at 5:00 p.m. NCAC Executive Director Lee Rowland explores the contours of the First Amendment and today's threats to free expression.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/censorship-and-the-first-amendment-q-a-tickets-1320134049479
3. Read in Resistance with Mike Curato, June 1 at 12:00 p.m. Join author Mike Curato for readings from banned books, followed by an open afternoon of reading in the Park as an act of resistance.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/read-in-resistance-with-mike-curato-tickets-1320144520799
Event Links
Booking: https://go.evvnt.com/3018066-0
