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Banned Book Poetry (Grades K-8)
2026-10-10 13:00:00 2026-10-10 16:00:00 America/Chicago Banned Book Poetry (Grades K-8) Banned Books Week is a week where we raise awareness of the hurtful nature of censorship and book banning. Come celebrate with us by making blackout poetry out of old book pages. St. Charles Public Library - Helen Gale Room

Saturday, October 10
1:00pm - 4:00pm

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St. Charles Public Library

Helen Gale Room

Banned Books Week is a week where we raise awareness of the hurtful nature of censorship and book banning. Come celebrate with us by making blackout poetry out of old book pages.

Words have power, so let’s celebrate them! This is a drop-in program.

While supplies last.

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St. Charles Public Library
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The award-winning St. Charles Public Library District is located in the scenic Fox River Valley, 35 miles west of Chicago. The Library serves a district population of 55,092 residents and has a staff of 101. The St. Charles Public Library is an equal opportunity employer.

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