Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read and the importance of the First Amendment. It was established in order to celebrate the freedom to choose and the freedom to express one’s opinion, even if that opinion might be considered unpopular or unorthodox.

The following books are excellent examples of great literature that has been banned or challenged in an attempt to shield the public from what some see as inappropriate ~ 50 Banned Books That Everyone Should Read. See how many you of these 'bad' books you have read. We made it easy for you to check these books out -- just stop by the displays in the Adult and Young Adult sections of the library.