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AI Book Club: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury In-Person
Censorship. Technology. Resistance. Let’s talk about it, with a little AI help.
Bradbury’s classic novel about book burning and information control remains frequently challenged. How does it illuminate our contemporary debates about digital censorship and algorithmic regulation?
Copies available at the front desk.
You’ll learn how to:
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Analyze censorship themes using AI tools
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Compare mid-century fears with 21st-century realities
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Explore media framing and cultural reception
Why it’s banned: political themes, language, and perceived anti-authority tone.
Credible links:
Marshall University Libraries: https://www.marshall.edu/library/bannedbooks/fahrenheit-451
ACLU Maine: https://www.aclumaine.org/news/banned-book-pick-farenheit-451-one-greatest-novels-and-clearly-greatest-irony-banned-books-week/
Falvey Memorial Library, Villanova University: https://blog.library.villanova.edu/compass/147.html
This is an interactive book club, so please bring a laptop or tablet to participate in the exercises. This session includes a casual guided discussion, AI exploration, and room for deep conversation. And as always, please bring curiosity and an open mind.
- Date:
- Wednesday, August 5, 2026
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- 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 holds a Master of 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 to use AI tools thoughtfully and responsibly.
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