Banned Books Week 2026 runs from October 4–10, bringing together readers, librarians, teachers, and publishers to stand against censorship and celebrate the freedom to read.
The Friends proudly stand with the Troy Public Library and the American Library Association in fully endorsing the freedom of individuals to choose what they want to read or leave sitting on the shelf.
We respect differing viewpoints and encourage open and respectful conversations about the importance of intellectual freedom.
According to the American Library Association, a banned book is one that has been completely removed from a library collection, school shelf, or curriculum — and this year’s display highlights just how powerful these stories remain.
Our Center Table is overflowing with banned and challenged books, leaving almost no empty space! Stop by and explore
🔹 Some of the Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2025 like Sold and The Perks of Being a Wallflower, titles that continue to spark conversation and connection.
🔹 Frequently Challenged Youth & Teen Books like The Hate U Give, Looking for Alaska, Flamer and Thirteen Reasons Why, beloved by young readers and often targeted for removal.
🔹 Classic Titles Long Considered Among the Most Banned in the U.S. like enduring works such as 1984, Animal Farm, To Kill A Mockingbird and A Clockwork Orange — books that have shaped generations and still provoke thought today.
Whether you’re revisiting a favorite or discovering a challenged title for the first time, this week is all about celebrating the right to read freely.
📍 Visit the Friends Bookshop this weekend and take home a book that someone, somewhere, tried to silence.
Our bookshop is located on the lower level of the Troy Public Library and open every Saturday from 10am to 1pm and Sunday from 1pm to 4pm.
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