CAMDEN, N.J., Oct. 5 -- Camden County issued the following news release:
Over the centuries,some of themostcritically acclaimed books have been banned from the shelves of libraries.The Camden County Library System is celebrating the freedom to read on Monday with a display ofpreviouslybanned books at the entrance of the library underscoring their importance to our society and democracy.Thelibrary system is following the theme of theAmerican Library Association and Banned Books Week Coalition for Banned Books Week 2026: "Let Books Be. Protect the Freedom to Read."Banned Books Week will take place October fourth through the tenth.
"Books and having the freedom to read is what keeps a democracy thriving and provides a lesson ...