To see what River Bookshop is doing to recognize this day, please see our blog.  https://riverbookshop.com/blogs/news/national-day-for-truth-reconciliation-sept-30 To see what the Town of Amherstburg is doing, please visit their website.  https://visitamherstburg.ca/events/reconciliation/

In recognition of Banned Books Week, River Bookshop is hosting a Banned Books panel discussion on Thursday, October 5th, at 6:30PM, in the Hole in the Wall event space above River Bookshop, 67 Richmond St, Amherstburg, ON.   Featuring: Adam Craig, Chief Librarian, Essex County Library Vicki Houston, Director, Greater Essex County District School Board Dr Selinda Berg, Librarian, University of Windsor Video contribution from Vickery Bowles, City Librarian, Toronto Public Library   Come and join us for a lively discussion about the increasingly prevalent practice of banning books, why it matters, and what can be done about it.   This event is completely free to attend, but requires registration on Eventbrite. To register to watch on Zoom, please email info@riverbookshop.com instead, to be added to our virtual list.