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AI Book Club: Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo In-Person
Identity. History. Love. Let’s talk about it, with a little AI help.
Malinda Lo’s National Book Award–winning novel has been challenged in multiple states for its LGBTQ+ themes. Set in 1950s Chinatown, it offers a powerful look at identity, belonging, and courage. AI tools allow us to examine how historical narratives are represented—and sometimes distorted—by algorithms.
Copies available at the front desk.
You’ll learn how to:
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Compare AI-generated historical depictions to real sources
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Explore intersectional identity in AI outputs
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Analyze tone, place, and narrative voice
Why it’s banned: LGBTQ+ themes, romantic content, “inappropriate for age group” claims.
Credible links:
- Malinda Lo's Website: https://www.malindalo.com/blog/2023/10/3/book-banning-2023
- Foley Library, Gonzaga University: https://researchguides.gonzaga.edu/BannedBooksWeek/LastNightAtTheTelegraphClub
- NPR: https://www.npr.org/2021/12/15/1064386027/lo-makes-national-book-award-history-with-last-night-at-the-telegraph-club
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, December 2, 2026
- 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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