Celebrate the power of words and the freedom to read with the UB Libraries during Banned Books Week, a national celebration of open access to information — even material that some consider to be unorthodox or unpopular.

The Banned Books Read-Out, held during Banned Books Week Sept. 23-29, will return to Lockwood Library for its fourth year.

The read-out, which will take place at 3 p.m. Sept. 26 in the second floor lobby, will allow guests to read a short selection from their favorite books to make the literary blacklist, such as “Where’s Waldo” and “Little Red Riding Hood.”

Light refreshments will be served. Participants should register in advance or visit the Lockwood Library lobby to sign up prior to the event. The first 25 people to register will receive a certificate for a free beverage from Whispers Café.

The UB Libraries will also host a film screening of the 1966 adaption of Ray Bradbury’s classic novel “Fahrenheit 451” at 6 p.m. Sept. 27 in 310 Silverman Library. The novel was banned, ironically, for depicting a future where most books were burned, including the “Bible.”

Opening remarks will be delivered by Jonathan Manes, director of the Civil Liberties and Transparency Clinic in the UB School of Law. Food will be served.

Visit the American Library Association to view a list of books which have been challenged or banned.