Attleboro Encourages Residents To Discover The Joy Of Reading

ATTLEBORO, MA — North Attleborough is bringing the community together later this month to celebrate the freedom to read.

On Wednesday, Oct. 28, the town will host its Free to Read event at Richards Memorial Library, 118 N. Washington St., from 2:30 to 7:30 p.m.

This year's event will celebrate the enactment of the Act Regarding Free Expression, recently signed into law by Gov. Maura Healey. The legislation aims to protect access to library materials and safeguard against politically motivated book bans.

The celebration will feature activities for all ages, including youth programs, banned book displays and a documentary screening.

Attendees will also have an opportunity to hear from a panel featuring Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners Commissioner Debby Conrad, state Rep. Adam Scanlon and local educator Kristin Pickering.

The event is free and open to the public, and no registration is required.

More information about the event is available online.