Tri-Town Against Racism

10/11/2026

Join us for a Community Conversation on October 27, starting at 6 PM. RSVP is required.

In moments when the political landscape feels overwhelming, coming together as a community offers a powerful antidote to isolation.

A community conversation about trying political times isn't about debating policy, winning arguments, or reaching a forced consensus- it is about creating a safe, grounded space for human connection. It provides neighbors, friends, and community members the opportunity to share their lived experiences, process collective anxiety, and practice active listening.

By focusing on empathy, shared values, and mutual support, this community conversation will help remind us that even when external events feel beyond our control, we can still build strength, understanding, and resilience right where we live.

In moments when the political landscape feels overwhelming, coming together as a community offers a powerful antidote to isolation.

10/11/2026

📚 Sunday Shelfie
📍 Rochester, MA
#️⃣ Little Free Diverse Library Charter #167746

As Banned Books Week comes to a close, we’re reflecting on the importance of keeping books—and the many voices and perspectives they hold—accessible to everyone.

Tomorrow, we celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day—a chance to recognize Indigenous communities and make space for Indigenous voices and stories.

Let Books Be. Protect the Freedom to Read. 📚

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10/09/2026

As Hispanic and Latine Heritage Month comes to a close, let’s celebrate this amazing bulletin board created by TTAR member Kate Excellent for Sippican Elementary, honoring Hispanic and Latine trailblazers. What a work of art! 🎨📚

10/07/2026

When a library book is censored based upon the identity of its author or one of its characters, or because someone disapproves of the views expressed within it, a voice is silenced antidemocratically and a community is deprived of the opportunity to learn from a differing perspective.

In 2025, the American Library Association documented the second highest level of book censorship attempts ever and the continuation of an organized effort to systematically suppress voices and ideas that began in 2021.

Last year, 4,235 unique titles were challenged, only five titles short of the highest number ever documented by ALA (2023) and significantly exceeding the annual average of 273 unique titles over the period from 2001–2020.

10/05/2026

During National Library Week 2026 (April 19–25), the American Library Association released data documenting attempts to censor books and materials in public, school, and academic libraries during 2025.

Of the unique titles challenged in 2025, 1,671 (39%) represent the lived experiences of LGBTQIA+ people and people of color.

In 2025, 92% of all book challenges were initiated by pressure groups, government officials and decision makers, up from 72% in 2024. Less than 3% of challenges originated from individual parents.

What books are you reading for Banned Books Week?

10/04/2026

📚Sunday Shelfie
📍Mattapoisett Ma
#⃣Charter # 131130

We are still celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month through October 15 and kicking off Banned Books Week (October 4–10). Our little free library has books by Hispanic and Latine authors, including banned and challenged titles. Take a book, share a story, and celebrate the freedom to read.

10/03/2026

During National Library Week 2026 (April 19–25), the American Library Association released data documenting attempts to censor books and materials in public, school, and academic libraries during 2025.

ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) tracked 4,235 unique titles challenged in 2025, the second highest ever documented by ALA. The highest ever documented was 4,240 in 2023.

The Office for Intellectual Freedom compiles data on book challenges from reports by library professionals in the field and from news stories published throughout the United States. Because many book challenges are not reported to the ALA or covered by the press, the data compiled by ALA represents only a snapshot of book censorship throughout the year.

More information can be found at ala.org

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10/01/2026

Banned Books week 2026 takes place Oct 4th through Oct 10th.

Let Freedom Read Day is scheduled for Oct 10th.

Our Little Free Diverse Libraries also feature Challenged and Banned Books. Schedule a visit to pickup your next read!

09/30/2026

September 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. It’s also a day to recognize the lasting impact of Indian boarding schools on Indigenous children in the United States.

Learning is one way to honor the children, survivors, families, and communities affected. Consider reading:

📚 Medicine River: A Story of Survival and the Legacy of Indian Boarding Schools by Mary Annette Pember—a powerful blend of investigative reporting and personal memoir about the multigenerational trauma caused by U.S. Indian boarding schools.

📚 Sugar Falls: A Residential School Story by David A. Robertson and Scott B. Henderson—a moving graphic novel based on Elder Betty Ross’s story of strength, resilience, and survival.

📚 Orange Shirt Day: Every Child Matters by Phyllis Webstad and the Orange Shirt Society—a look at the origins of the movement, the path toward reconciliation, and ways to take part.

Every child matters.

09/29/2026

Some great reading recommendations for Hispanic Heritage Month from Riley Grix !