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I'm With the Banned: Banned Books Art
2023-10-07 13:00:00 2023-10-07 14:00:00 America/Los_Angeles I'm With the Banned: Banned Books Art Banned Books Week is October 1 - 7. Which of your favorite reads have been banned across America and why? Woodcrest Library -

Saturday, October 07
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-10-07 13:00:00 2023-10-07 14:00:00 America/Los_Angeles I'm With the Banned: Banned Books Art Banned Books Week is October 1 - 7. Which of your favorite reads have been banned across America and why? Woodcrest Library -

Banned Books Week is October 1 - 7. Which of your favorite reads have been banned across America and why?

Learn about the banning of books like Drama by Reina Telgemeier and The Adventures of Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey and celebrate your freedom to read by creating art inspired by banned books.

For Ages 8 and up with their parent or caregiver. 

Attendance is limited and advance registration is required. To sign up, see library staff, or register online at Visit.LACountyLibrary.org/Events and filter by location or event date.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | History, Society, & Culture | Books, Poetry, & Writing | Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies |

TAGS: | Banned Books | Art Activity |

Woodcrest Library
Phone: 323.757.9373
Hours
Mon, Feb 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Feb 04 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Feb 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Feb 06 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Feb 07 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Feb 08 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Feb 09 Closed
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About the branch

The library was founded in 1913 and housed in the Woodcrest School. It moved to various locations in the community until the present location was opened in 1967.

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