Banned Books Week 2024
Schedule
Mon Sep 23 2024 at 08:00 am to Fri Sep 27 2024 at 04:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
5230 W Highway 98, Panama City, FL, United States, Florida 32401 | Panama City, FL
Join us for an exciting celebration of Banned Books Week with a series of fun and educational events! Here's what's happening:
🍻 Monday, Sept. 23 | 11am-1pm | Library Lobby
Kick off the week with Banned Books and Butterbeer! Enjoy a delicious butterbeer while exploring banned books and taking part in themed activities. Our library team will be on hand to help you find your next favorite banned read!
đź“– Thursday, Sept. 26 | 12:30pm-1:30pm | Library 1st Floor
Don’t miss the Banned Books Week Readout! Join the Language & Literature Department as students select a banned book, share why it was banned, and read an excerpt. Plus, snacks will be provided!
🎨 Throughout the Week | Student Union Breezeway
Watch Professor Marinuzzi’s drawing class create sidewalk art inspired by banned book covers! The artwork will be on display all week for everyone to enjoy.
🎟️ Banned Books Raffle
The Writing and Reading Lab is hosting three raffles:
In-person student raffle (at the lab).
In-person faculty & staff raffle (at the lab).
Instagram raffle: Post a Banned Books Week-themed photo, use #gcscbannedbooks, and tag @gcsc_warl to enter!
Winners will be announced on Friday, October 6th.
🔍 Guess the Banned Book Contest
Check out our mystery jars filled with the shredded remains of two banned books! Submit your guesses for a chance to win a fresh copy of the book if you guess correctly. Winners announced Friday, October 6th!
Where is it happening?
5230 W Highway 98, Panama City, FL, United States, Florida 32401Event Location & Nearby Stays: