Grab a book and a chair in the library's Johnson Auditorium for Let Freedom Read, a statewide read-in to celebrate the freedom to read! Drop in at any time during the event to read for as long or as short as you like. Digital participation is also welcomed by downloading an eBook or audiobook through Libby or hoopla. A display of challenged books will be available to browse.

According to the American Library Association, there were 45 book challenges in Massachusetts in 2022 affecting 57 titles. That’s more than the past 9 years (2013-2021) combined which totaled 38 challenges. Nationwide, ALA reported 1,270 book challenges in 2022, up significantly from 350 in 2019.