Designed exclusively for the daring and curious, Banned Book Club is a safe and inclusive space for readers to explore literature that has challenged norms, defied censorship, and sparked important conversations throughout history. This book club is intergenerational; adults and high schoolers (Grade 9+) are invited to join. The goal of Banned Book Club is to encourage critical thinking, free expression, and a love for the written word.

This month we are reading Crank by Ellen Hopkins. Hopkins chronicles the turbulent and often disturbing relationship between Kristina, a character based on her own daughter, and the "monster," the highly addictive drug crystal meth, or "crank." Kristina is introduced to the drug while visiting her largely absent and ne'er-do-well father. While under the influence of the monster, Kristina discovers her alter-ego, Bree: "there is no perfect daughter, no gifted high school junior, no Kristina Georgia Snow. There is only Bree." Bree will do all the things good girl Kristina won't, including attracting the attention of dangerous boys who can provide her with a steady flow of crank. Limited copies of the book are available. Please inquire at the front desk.