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AI Book Club: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou In-Person
When books are banned, what questions aren’t being asked?
Join us as we read Maya Angelou’s I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, a profound and frequently challenged memoir. Together, we’ll use AI to explore key themes, identify why the book is often censored, and uncover historical context that shapes both the story and its reception.
Copies of the book are available at the front desk for checkout in advance of the session.
You’ll learn how to:
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Use AI to generate discussion prompts and uncover context
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Explore how narrative voice and personal truth are processed in large language models
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Talk about how AI can both amplify and misrepresent marginalized voices
Bring your device if you have one, but there's no technology experience required - just an open mind! This session includes a casual guided conversation, AI exploration, and plenty of room for curiosity.
- Date:
- Wednesday, November 5, 2025
- Time:
- 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Art Room
- Audience:
- Adult
- Categories:
- Book Clubs Digital Literacy Series
About the Moderator
Autumn Hassett is the Executive Director of the Cotuit Library and a graduate student in Library and Information Science. With a background in technology and a passion for intellectual freedom, Autumn leads the library’s digital literacy and AI programming initiatives. She created the AI Book Club to help readers explore big ideas, challenge assumptions, and learn how to use AI tools thoughtfully and responsibly.
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