The Book Sanctuary
The Book Sanctuary
West Bays
480 minsVisit the Book Sanctuary at TIFA 2023, in partnership with the Toronto Public Library (TPL). TPL’s Book Sanctuary Collection represents books that have been challenged, censored or removed from a public library or school in North America. The 50 adult, teen and children’s books in the collection are available for browsing at the Festival. Explore the collection in the West Bays to learn more about why these books were challenged.
How to attend
This FREE event is open to the public.
Visit the Book Sanctuary at TIFA 2023, in partnership with the Toronto Public Library (TPL). TPL’s Book Sanctuary Collection represents books that have been challenged, censored or removed from a public library or school in North America. The 50 adult, teen and children’s books in the collection are available for browsing at the Festival. Explore the collection in the West Bays to learn more about why these books were challenged.
How to attend
This FREE event is open to the public
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