TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — George Orwell’s classic warning about fascism and other frequently banned books will be part of a big month of events at the Vigo County Public Library.
First up in October is National Banned Books Week on October 5 through October 11 and the library has themed this year’s event after the George Orwell classic “1984”. The library is planning a Banned Books Scavenger Hunt in which participants will find hidden posters at all three branches featuring books that are often a topic of challenge in the United States. Each time you complete a hunt at one of the three branches, you will receive a ticket to be entered in a drawing for a special prize pack filled with banned book–themed treasures. The hunt will run through the end of the month.
Another big event the library is holding in October is its Halloween Book Giveaway from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on October 24. This event will be a part of the much larger Haunted Haute event going on through Terre Haute. Residents downtown, enjoying the festivities, can stop by the library’s main branch to choose a scary book to take home. Families can also visit the selfie station to take photos with their new books. Costumes are not required but are encouraged.
Other highlights on the library’s October event schedule include:
- Wicked Sing-Along
- Saturday, October 11, 12:00 – 4:30 p.m., Main Branch. Costumes are encouraged!
- West Branch Trunk or Treat
- Saturday, October 25, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m., West Vigo Community Center
- Family-Friendly Trick-or-Treating
- Wednesday, October 29, 6:30 –8:30 p.m., 12 Points Branch
- Friends of the Library Week
- October 19–25 Celebrate and support the Friends of the Vigo County Public Library by attending programs they make possible, like: Halloween Book Giveaway and
- Terror Tales. The next installment of this YouTube series debuts on October 30.
- October 19–25 Celebrate and support the Friends of the Vigo County Public Library by attending programs they make possible, like: Halloween Book Giveaway and
For a full list of all the events at each of the Vigo County Public Library’s three branches, click here. The library added that residents also should keep around those Halloween costumes for an event to be announced for November.
