Banned Books Week is Sept. 30 to Oct. 6. Intellectual freedom – the freedom to access information and express ideas, even if the information and ideas might be considered unorthodox or unpopular – provides the foundation for Banned Books Week.

This week stresses the importance of ensuring the availability of unorthodox or unpopular viewpoints for all who wish to read and access them. Come see the Syracuse Public Library’s display of books that have been popular targets for banishment in the past, and find out why each of them was targeted. Exercise your right to intellectual freedom – read a banned book this week!

Storytime Is Back
Children’s Storytime starts at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct 1. Come on either Mondays or Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. for stories, songs, play and fun. Please call the children’s department with any questions.

Halloween 2012
On Halloween night the books come to life! Join SPL on Halloween night from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for a fun-filled evening of your favorite book characters coming to life!

Enjoy live scenes from books like Peter Pan, Robin Hood, Winnie the Pooh and Harry Potter with games and candy for the kids. Free admission and all ages welcome! Check out SPL website for more information.