We’re doing something a little different this month for our Silent Book Club….

October 4-10, 2026 is the national Banned Books Week. This month, in solidarity with the American Library Association and the Banned Books Week Coalition, The Dogeared Page will be leading a “read-in” on the steps of Danville’s City Hall, located at 427 Patton Street. Our rallying call will be the 2026 Banned Books Week theme: “Let Books Be. Protect the Freedom to Read.”

A "read-in" is a peaceful community gathering where people sit together and read books that have been banned, challenged, or removed from schools and libraries. These events raise awareness about censorship and celebrate the freedom to read.

We encourage you to bring your own book (or audiobook!) selection from PEN America’s banned books list found here. Please also be sure to bring appropriate clothing and hydration since this will be an OUTDOORS event. We’ll follow our usual cadence of 10-15 minutes of casual conversation and book recommendations, giving you a chance to meet new friends and discover your next great read, followed by 45 minutes of quiet, uninterrupted reading time together.

Help us remind people that reading is a vital personal right. Let’s celebrate that right by reading together and protecting the freedom to read.