Inaugural Annual Competitive Fundraiser

In the spirit of all cut-throat, die-hard trivia events, The Reading Room Pittsburgh is proud to present our first-ever Banned Book Trivia Night!

This isn’t your average trivia night. It’s a battle of wits, strategy, and just a little bit of sabotage—all in the name of literacy! Gather your sharpest friends, form a team, and prepare for a night of competitive fun as we dive into the world of banned books, rebellious authors, and literary controversies.

But be warned: This isn’t just about being the smartest in the room. If the questions get too tough, you can pass them to your rivals—for a price. And if you’re falling behind on the leaderboard, you can buy extra points to stay in the game. At the end of the night, even the winners aren’t safe—because the trophy can be bought right out from under them!

It’s competitive. It’s ruthless. It’s all for a good cause.

Ticket Pricing:

$25 Individual Tickets
$50 Couples Tickets
$80 Teams of 4

Gameplay Add-Ons:

Pass a Question: $20 to pass a tough question to another team
Extra Points: $15 each to stay competitive
Buy the Trophy: $1,000 to ‘kneecap’ the winners and steal victory!

All proceeds go to The Reading Room Pittsburgh, helping us empower young readers and champion educational equity.

Think you’ve got what it takes to outsmart the competition? Prove it at Banned Book Trivia Night!

Join us for a night of fierce competition, unexpected twists, and plenty of laughs—all while supporting a great cause.

A few words from our emcee, Liz Q. Trivia:

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