Banned Books Week and Freedom to Read Programs & Events

Multicolor text reads "Protect the Freedom to Read" on a black background.

Join the Library to unite against book bans and censorship! Check out our array of free programs for all ages, including book discussions, film screenings, and more. Plus—discover all the ways NYPL is protecting the Freedom to Read.

 


 

Upcoming Events

For additional events, see the full calendar of Banned Books Week and Freedom to Read events and programs.

 

Hybrid Book Discussion: Open Book Format

Wednesday, July 30, 2025, 11 AM - 12 PM
Purple and yellow text reads "Books for All" with the word "Banned" crossed out on top.

Banned Book Trivia: Banned or Not?

Tuesday, August 5, 2025, 3:30 - 4:30 PM

Hybrid Book Discussion: Open Book Format

Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 11 AM - 12 PM

Hybrid Book Discussion: Open Book Format

Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 11 AM - 12 PM

Banned Books Club! (Virtual)

Saturday, September 6, 2025, 10:30 - 11:30 AM
Purple and yellow text reads "Books for All" with the word "Banned" crossed out on top.

Banned Book Trivia: Banned or Not?

Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 3:30 - 4:30 PM

Hybrid Book Discussion: Open Book Format

Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 11 AM - 12 PM

Hybrid Book Discussion: Open Book Format

Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 11 AM - 12 PM

Hybrid Book Discussion: Open Book Format

Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 11 AM - 12 PM

Banned Books Club! (Virtual)

Saturday, October 4, 2025, 10:30 - 11:30 AM

Banned Book Week

Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 4 - 5 AM

Banned Books Trivia

Thursday, October 9, 2025, 3 - 4 PM

Hybrid Book Discussion: Open Book Format

Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 11 AM - 12 PM
Purple and yellow text reads "Books for All" with the word "Banned" crossed out on top.

Rally Against Book: Banned Book Trivia

Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 3:30 - 4:30 PM

Hybrid Book Discussion: Open Book Format

Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 11 AM - 12 PM

Banned Books Club! (Virtual)

Saturday, November 1, 2025, 10:30 - 11:30 AM

Hybrid Book Discussion: Open Book Format

Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 11 AM - 12 PM

Hybrid Book Discussion: Open Book Format

Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 11 AM - 12 PM

Banned Books Club! (Virtual)

Saturday, December 6, 2025, 10:30 - 11:30 AM

Hybrid Book Discussion: Open Book Format

Wednesday, December 24, 2025, 11 AM - 12 PM

Hybrid Book Discussion: Open Book Format

Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 11 AM - 12 PM