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Banned Books: A Panel Discussion

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Banned Books: A Panel Discussion

When

April 17, 2025    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Where

Spellman Museum of Stamps and Postal History
241 Wellesley St, Weston, MA, 02493-2621

Event Type

Topics such as censorship vs the free exchange of ideas in an open society have impacted nations for generations. Join us for a panel discussion about banned books and delve into what made them controversial, and the impact that attempts to ban literature have had in the United States and abroad. This discussion will be supplemented with a philatelic exhibit focusing on banned titles and authors.
Our panelists are:
~Jennifer Warner, Library Director — Weston Public Library
~Bridget Parmenter, School Librarian — Summit Montessori School
~Lorna Ruby, Book Buyer — Wellesley Books
Interested in attending? Please RSVP to smahaney@spellmanmuseum.org

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