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Authors for the Freedom to Read
September 23 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
FREE!
Join the Pleasanton Library and Towne Center Books for a special event during Banned Books Week.
Along with Assembly Member Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, authors Maggie Takuda-Hall, Lisa Ramee, and Joanna Ho will come together for a panel discussion about protecting our freedom to read.
There have been over 4000 book challenges in the U.S. this year. Learn about book bans, Assembly Bill 1825, and why protecting our Freedom to Read is important. This free event is presented by Towne Center Books, The Pleasanton Library, and Authors against Book Bans. It is an opportunity to voice censorship concerns and celebrate free expression. Books challenged in the U.S. and related merchandise will be available to purchase.
AGENDA
- Introduction by Towne Center Books
- Assembly Member Rebecca Bauer-Kahan will present AB 1825 The Freedom to Read Act.
- Panel presentation by authors Maggie Takuda-Hall, Lisa Ramee, and Joanna Ho
- Audience Q&A
- Opportunity to purchase challenged books and relevant merchandise
This is a FREE event, but tickets are required. Register here for your free tickets.
General Ticket Information:
- Beginning on January 1, 2025, all credit and debit card transactions made to the City of Pleasanton will be charged a 2.5% convenience fee. Payments made by cash and checks will not be charged a convenience fee.
- To purchase tickets with cash or check, visit the Firehouse Box Office; the Box Office is open two hours before any ticketed performance. Patrons may also pay with cash or check at the Pleasanton Library (10 AM - 5 PM, Monday – Friday).
- All tickets include a $3 processing fee.
- Regardless of age, everyone, including children, MUST have their own ticket to enter the theater.
- All ticket sales are final. Refunds or exchanges only if the show is canceled.
- 15% discount for purchases of 10 or more tickets for most shows. Some exclusions apply, contact the box office at 925-931-4848 for more information.
