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Longwood Public Library
800 Middle Country Road
Middle Island, NY 11953
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon: 9:30am-9:00pm

Tue: 9:30am-9:00pm

Wed: 9:30am-9:00pm

Thu: 9:30am-9:00pm

Fri: 9:30am-9:00pm

Sat: 9:30am-5:00pm

Freedom to Read: Understanding Book Censorship

Name: Freedom to Read: Understanding Book Censorship
Start: 2026-05-04T18:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-05-04T20:00:00-04:00
Location: Longwood Public Library

Program Type:

Outreach

Age Group:

Adult

Event Description

From classics to contemporary novels, book bans and censorship are on the rise and impacting education and the community. Stop by the Gallery to learn about frequently challenged titles, the difference between "filtering," "challenged," and "banning," and how you can support literary freedom.

Presented by the Suffolk County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc

No registration required.

Borrowing Guidelines

Valid Adult Longwood Public Library Card in good standing.
A maximum of three items from this collection may be borrowed at a time.
Equipment & Gadgets are available at the Adult Reference Desk and must be returned to the Circulation Desk. Gadgets placed on hold may be checked out at the Circulation Desk when ready for pickup. Equipment & Gadgets may not be returned to the book drop.
If any item is lost or damaged, the full value of the item will be charged to the patron account.
The library has a limited number of items in the collection; if the item comes back late or is lost, the library may not be able to honor reservations.
The use of some items may require precertification or training; if there are any precertification requirements, there will be a link in the item description to the required training.