Fall 2026: Banned Books

The Fall 2026 Friends of the Moultonborough Library Literature Discussion Series continues to invite us to explore literature that has faced censorship and criticism. Each of the three sessions is a chance to critically examine the themes, characters, and ideas that have sparked controversy, and to understand the historical and social context behind these literary battles. Join us as we celebrate the power of these books to challenge, inspire, and endure.

Print copies of all books will be available in the library to borrow. Registration is highly encouraged. Click on the blue hyperlinks for each date to register. If you do not register, you will not receive reminders for the events or, in the case of a Zoom discussion, a link to the meeting.

All discussions are from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm.

On Thursday, September 10, scholar Will Spears will lead a discussion on The Scarlet Letter, by Nathaniel Hawthorne.

On Thursday, October 29, scholar Will Speers returns to lead the discussion on George Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath.

On Wednesday, December 2, scholar Susan Merrifield will lead the discussion via Zoom on The Chocolate War, by Robert Comier. The Zoom link will be sent out 48 hours in advance to registered participants.