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October 1st, 2026 · Books Unbanned

1 million checkouts and counting

As Banned Books Week 2026 (Oct. 4–10) approaches, The Seattle Public Library (SPL) Books Unbanned program has reached a remarkable milestone: more than 1 million e-book checkouts by teens and young adults.  Since SPL launched the program in 2023, youth from all 50 states have checked out 1.1 million e-books and e-audiobooks using the SPL … Continued

  • 1 million checkouts and counting

    · Books Unbanned

    As Banned Books Week 2026 (Oct. 4–10) approaches, The Seattle Public Library (SPL) Books Unbanned program has reached a remarkable milestone: more than 1 million e-book checkouts by teens and young adults.  Since SPL launched the program in 2023, youth from all 50 states have checked out 1.1 million e-books and e-audiobooks using the SPL … Continued

    October 1st, 2026  · 5 min read