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What does it mean when a book is censored? Join us for an age-appropriate story time highlighting beloved books that have been banned from bookshelves. A free of copy of Derrick Barnes, "I Am Every Good Thing" will be provided for each family while supplies last. Brought to you in partnership with The East Rock Lodge & Pocahontas Temple of I.B.P.O.E. W of Elks.
Join New Haven Poet Laureate Sharmont “Influence” Little for an engaging writing workshop that invites participants to explore their identities through introspection and creative expression. This interactive session encourages attendees to reflect on who they are and share their stories through the power of words. Whether you're an experienced writer or new to the craft, this workshop offers a...
Join a discussion with our Adult and Teen Services Librarians regarding censorship and book banning, one of the themes in the NEA Big Read selection for 2025. This conversation will include discussing this year's book, Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, but also many other controversial titles. Open to ages 13 and up, including adults. Pizza will be provided.
This event is part of the 2025 NEA...
Come join us the in our book discussion every fourth Wednesday. It’s a fun way to get connected, make new friends, and read more books! New members welcomed; books available for loan in advance of the discussion. Copies are first come, first served.
We'll be celebrating tough topics at storytime all of April, we will feature a book that has been a target for a book ban! As always, we'll have stories, songs, and playtime for children with parent/caregiver. Ages 0-5
Part of the 2025 NEA Big Read. NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.
Interested in activism? Looking for a way to translate your anxieties about the world into action? Join the Students for Educational Justice and learn the skills and history you need to know to make your schools, New Haven, and the country a better place.
Open to teens in grades 7–12
Celebrate your freedom to read! This week, we'll read This Book is Banned by Raj Haldar. Then, make your own book cover for one of your favorite books. Recommended for ages 5-8, with caregiver.
Join us at the Wilson Branch for a workshop designed to spark creativity through the themes of Ray Bradbury's iconic novel, Fahrenheit 451. Participants will explore the transformative power of storytelling and visual expression while reflecting on themes like censorship, individuality, and the enduring value of books. All skill levels are welcome to join this inspiring exploration of art and...
Come join us the fourth Monday of each month in our book discussion. It’s a fun way to get connected, make new friends, and read more books! New members welcomed; books available for loan in advance of the discussion. Copies are first come, first served.
Let's combine art and literacy to create a one-of-a-kind book! Your books could serve as a journal, a space for your own work of fiction, a recipe book or so much more! (Families and Children 6-12)
Join us for an engaging presentation exploring the rapidly evolving world of generative AI. From powerful tools like ChatGPT, DeepSeek, and Cursor.ai to the growing use of AI in creative fields, we'll examine how these technologies are reshaping writing, coding, design, and more.
Join the club for a discussion of Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. Bradbury’s dystopian novel presents a future American society where books are outlawed, and “firemen” burn any that are found. Copies of the book are available.
Join The Honorable Clifton Graves for an engaging introductory discussion on civics. Whether you're looking to deepen your understanding or just getting started, this discussion is a great opportunity to learn and ask questions in an open and informative setting.
"We bombard people with sensation," he said, "That substitutes for thinking." – Fahrenheit 451
Join Mercy Quaye for an insightful discussion on the overwhelming nature of mass media. In a world flooded with information, media often evokes strong emotions but doesn’t always leave room for critical thinking and deeper analysis. This conversation will explore how we process media, its impact on...
Join Juanita Sunday and New London Poet Laureate AnUrbanNerd for an insightful conversation on how science-fiction serves as a powerful tool for warning signs of potential futures. Through discussions of novels like Fahrenheit 451, Parable of the Sower, 1984, and others, they will explore how these works challenge us to confront pressing issues and shape a better, more equitable future. This...
Fahrenheit 451 is a 1966 British dystopian drama film directed by François Truffaut and starring Julie Christie, Oskar Werner, and Cyril Cusack. Based on the 1953 novel of the same name by Ray Bradbury, the film takes place in a controlled society in an oppressive future, in which the government sends out firemen to destroy all literature to prevent revolution and thinking. This was Truffaut's...
