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Banned Book Club: The Classics PM

Name: Banned Book Club: The Classics PM
Start: 2025-09-16T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-09-16T20:00:00-05:00
Location: Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC

Preteen (10-13), Teen (14-17), Adults (18+), Seniors (65+)

Sep 16, 2025 7:00 – 8:00 pm

Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC

A classic coming-of-age novel that follows teenage Holden Caulfield as he navigates alienation, identity, and rebellion in postwar America. Frequently banned for its language and themes, it remains a powerful exploration of adolescent angst.

Banned Book Club
Teens & adults ages 14+
Facilitator: Reva Fox
Location: Reading Room at the JCC
Explore books that spark conversation, challenge ideas, and sometimes… get banned! Our Banned Book Club meets twice per month with daytime and evening sessions available – choose the time that best fits your schedule, and join us for meaningful, thought-provoking discussions about literature and the reasons certain books have faced bans.
This program is presented in partnership with the Milwaukee Jewish Federation.

Tuesdays
September 16 – December 16 • 1:00-2:00 PM or 7:00-8:00 PM
Members | $10 for the year
Community | $20 for the year

The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
Tuesday, September 16 • 1:00 PM or 7:00 PM
A classic coming-of-age novel that follows teenage Holden Caulfield as he navigates alienation, identity, and rebellion in postwar America. Frequently banned for its language and themes, it remains a powerful exploration of adolescent angst.

Questions? Contact Reva Fox, Arts & Culture Director.

Banned Book Club: The Classics PM

Banned Book Club: The Classics AM