Rhode Island ACLU Holding '1984' Banned Book Discussion

CRANSTON, RI — The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island is holding a discussion of George Orwell's "1984" as part of Banned Books Week.

"A speaker will read excerpts from the novel, we will have a group discussion of the common themes between the book and current threats to our rights, and then ACLU staff will explain ways you can help protect our freedoms in Rhode Island," according to the event details.

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The ACLU also said attendees will be provided with a "packet of resources and tools to take action!"

The event is Monday, Oct. 6, from 6-7:15 p.m. at the James T. Giles Community Room in Cranston Library.

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This event is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Cranston Public Library, the ACLU noted.

Banned Books Week this year runs from Oct. 5 through Oct. 11. The ACLU called "1984" a "historically-banned book."

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