Grab a book and a chair or blanket and join us on the Library Lawn to exercise your right to read!

Libraries across the state are hosting read-ins to celebrate your freedom to read during National Banned Books Week. Come together with friends and neighbors to read together as a community to celebrate our freedom to read! Bring your own book, or borrow something from the library's collection.

All readers, of any age, reading any genre, are welcome at this event. Light refreshments will be served. In the event of rain, this event will be held inside the Library. 

“Libraries across the nation and in Massachusetts have experienced a surge in book challenges,” said James Lonergan, Director of the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. “We may not agree on what to read, but hopefully we can all agree that the freedom to choose what we want to read is a vital part of a democratic society. Libraries across the Commonwealth develop collections that meet the diverse needs of the communities they serve. Everyone is welcome to find a good read from their library and join the celebration,” he added.

Digital participation is also welcomed. Download an eBook or audiobook and use #LetFreedomReadMA to post pictures to social media.