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Banned Book Club - Maus

calendar_today Sat April 11th at 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
location_on Leavenworth Public Library
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Join us for curious and respectful conversations about books that have been banned or challenged across the decades. We'll discuss why the books have been banned, what we think about them, and what they have to tell us about the time in which they were banned and their relevance today. What you need to know: Meetings will take place on the second Saturday of the month, January through May, 10-11am. No long-term commitment required! Just sign up for the books you are interested in reading. Register and stop by the library during the month prior for your copy of the book. Monthly picks: April 11th - Maus by Art Spiegelman (register below) May 9th - Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo

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This month's book: Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo. Pick up a copy in April from the library to be prepared for the meeting! Join us for curious and respectful conversations about books that have been banned or challenged across the decades. We'll discuss why the books have been banned, what we think about them, and what they have to tell us about the time in which they were banned and their relevance today. What you need to know: - Meetings will take place on the second Saturday of the month, January through May, 10-11am. - No long-term commitment required! Just sign up for the books you are interested in reading. - Register and stop by the library during the month prior for your copy of the book.

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