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Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

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Banned Books

Free Speech Weekend Blooms on Roosevelt Island

Four Freedoms Park is hosting free events this weekend, including the Banned Book Library on Friday, showcasing challenged titles and free expression, followed by the Imagination Playground and an Art Censorship talk on Saturday. Activities run from May 16 to June 2, offering family-friendly fun and engaging discussions on creativity and censorship.

Freedom Fight: Roosevelt Island Hosts Banned Books Talk. You’re Invited.

On Thursday, May 16th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., you’re invited to a banned books panel discussion at FDR Four Freedoms State Park. The discussion will be led by Katrina vanden Heuvel, legendary editorial director and publisher of The Nation….