Banned Books Week at Spelled Ink: Let Books Be
Wed, Oct 7, 2026 at 10:00am EST
Spelled Ink, Washington, DC
132 W Main St.Orange, VA 22960
Free
Event Description
Celebrate Banned Books Week at Spelled Ink with a week of free activities including a Read-In, craft, scavenger hunt, character day & Bingo!
Celebrate the freedom to read all week long at Spelled Ink!
Banned Books Week 2026 takes place October 4–10, and we're celebrating with a full week of free activities for readers, book lovers, families, and anyone who believes that people should be able to discover their own stories.
Join us at Spelled Ink throughout the week for a little reading, a little creativity, a little friendly competition, and plenty of opportunities to celebrate books that have been challenged or banned.
This year's Banned Books Week theme is “Let Books Be. Protect the Freedom to Read.”
You don't have to attend every event — come to one, come to several, or stop by whenever you can!
📚 THIS WEEK AT SPELLED INK
🎧 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6
Banned Book Read-In 4:00–6:00 PM
Bring a banned or challenged book you're currently reading, choose one from our shelves, or simply come settle in and read with us.
As a special bonus, everyone who participates will receive a FREE audiobook, compliments of Libro.fm.
Bring your favorite banned book. Bring a friend. Bring a comfy reading mood.
We'll provide the cozy bookstore atmosphere — you provide the story.
✂️ WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7
Decorate Your Own Banned Book Trading Cards Free • While Supplies Last
Get creative with a free Banned Books Week craft!
Design and decorate your own set of Banned Book Trading Cards inspired by books that have been challenged or banned.
All supplies are provided.
This activity is free and available while supplies last, so don't wait too long to stop in!
🔎 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8
Banned Book Scavenger Hunt 12:00–4:00 PM
The books are hiding… and it's your job to find them!
Explore the store and put your book knowledge to the test with our Banned Book Scavenger Hunt.
Follow the clues, search the shelves, and see if you can track them all down.
It's free to participate, and you never know what you might discover along the way.
🎭 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9
Dress as Your Favorite Banned Book Character All Day
Have a favorite character from a banned or challenged book?
Come dressed as them!
Anyone who participates by dressing as a banned book character will receive 25% OFF their purchase that day.
Discount does not apply to local author books.
Costumes can be elaborate, simple, subtle, or completely over-the-top. If your outfit celebrates a character from a banned or challenged book, you're invited!
🎲 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10
Banned Book Bingo 12:00–4:00 PM
Finish out Banned Books Week with a little friendly competition!
Grab a bingo card and see how many banned and challenged books you recognize. You might discover a familiar favorite — or add something new to your reading list.
Come play, browse, and celebrate the freedom to read!
❤️ COME FOR ONE. COME FOR ALL.
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