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We're celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at the library! Join us for stories, songs, movie screening, crafts and so much more at BPL branches across the borough:

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Democracy isn’t given, it’s fought for. Join us on Saturday, October 10 from 7–11pm at Central Library for UPRISING/DOWNFALL: Repression and Resistance in the Making of Democracy. RSVP:

UPRISING/DOWNFALL: Repression and Resistance in the Making of Democracy | Brooklyn Public Library On October 10, come to Central Library for a late-night teach-in about political resilience and hope, featuring music, performances and refreshments. Join us for conversations, readings and debates looking back on the U.S.'s major democratic movements and Americans’ continuous struggles for equity...

Watch a movie with us at Saratoga Library in honor of on Friday, October 9. The ABC's of Book Banning is a 30-minute documentary about the history and importance of the freedom to read! All are welcome:

Movies @ the Library : The ABC's of Book Banning | Brooklyn Public Library Watch a movie with us at Saratoga Library. The ABC's of Book Banning is a documentary about the importance of the freedom to read! Runtime is 30 minutes, so we will have the film playing on a loop. Rated PG, recommended for ages 3 and up.

Let books be! Brooklyn Public Library stands for the right to read today, tomorrow, and always.

To honor , join us October 4-10 to participate in read-ins, book discussions and hands-on activities at branches across the borough: https://bklynlib.org/47ic2wG

There are so many ways to support the . Access resources like petitions, talking points, and way to stay up-to-date on the latest news on intellectual freedom. Learn more: https://booksunbanned.com

Let the wild rumpus start! Come celebrate and enjoy a movie at Leonard Library! We'll be screening Where the Wild Things Are (2009) on October 8 starting at 3:30pm. See you there:

Banned Books Week - Movies @ the Library: Where the Wild Things Are | Brooklyn Public Library Let the wild rumpus start! Come celebrate Banned Books Week and enjoy a movie at our library: Where the Wild Things Are (2009). The movie is rated PG but the book by Maurice Sendak is recommended for all ages.

Join the Maurer Foundation and BPL as we save lives through breast health education. This interactive in-person workshop on October 8 focuses on cancer prevention, early detection, learning how to do a proper breast self-exam. RSVP:

Breast Health & Wellness Workshop | Brooklyn Public Library Join the Maurer Foundation and Brooklyn Public Library as we save lives through breast health education. This interactive in-person workshop will be led by a certified breast health educator and focus on cancer prevention, early detection, learning how to do a proper breast self-exam, risk reduction...

fights the growing movement to remove diverse books from library shelves. This , to champion the right to read and defend literary freedom. https://shop.bklynlibrary.org