All are invited to take part in a community reading of F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby," a frequently challenged or banned book published 100 years ago. Register for a time slot.
We're kicking off National Library Week 2025 by taking part in Right to Read Day, an annual event dedicated to raising awareness and taking action to protect the freedom to read and access books without censorship.
"The Great Gatsby," a frequently challenged or banned book written in 1925, will be read in its entirety starting at 11 a.m. The centennial of the novel is being commemorated with a series of events in Princeton.
All are invited and encouraged to attend — individuals, groups, teachers and students and book clubs. Drop-in readers and listeners are welcome.
Sign up for a time slot using this form or by calling the Reference Desk at (609) 924-9529, ext. 1220. We will contact you by April 1 to confirm your time slot.
Presented in partnership with Princeton University Library.
About the Great Gatsby at 100 Series:
To commemorate the centennial of the publication of “The Great Gatsby” in 2025, Princeton University Library and community partners have planned a suite of on- and off-campus programming inspired by the library’s significant Fitzgerald- and “The Great Gatsby”-related holdings. Programming includes collaborations and events with Princeton Public Library, Lewis Center for the Arts, Cotsen Children’s Library, Friends of Princeton University Library, Princeton Garden Theatre, and the Arts Council of Princeton. For a complete schedule and more information, visit this link.
EVENT TYPE: | Special Events | Humanities | *Registration Requested |
TAGS: | Gatsby100 |
