Syosset Public Library celebrates banned books
The Readers' Services Department at the Syosset Public Library has two events on the calendar during Banned Books Week, both focusing on George Orwell's ‘1984’.
The first event, on September 27, is a discussion of the novel. The Readers' Services librarian Jean Simpson will lead the discussion, which will take place at 1:30 pm. All are welcome to attend the free event and no registration or advanced RSVP are necessary.
Shortly after, on September 30, the library will show the film version of ‘1984’ at 2:00 pm. The film was made, appropriately, in 1984 and stars Richard Burton and John Hurt. Although the screening is free and open to the public, parents should note that the movie is rated R.
Throughout the years, community groups have attempted to ban books for a variety of reasons, mainly dealing with concerns about content. Banned Books Week was created in 1982 in the midst of what seemed at the time like a sharp increase in the number of books that libraries or schools were asked to ban. Today, it has become an annual event that encourages people to celebrate their "freedom to read". Libraries and other organizations can use newsletter printing to let people know about the week and promote any special events scheduled during it.
Throughout the rest of Banned Books week, the library will have a number of previously banned books on display, available for patrons to check out.
The first event, on September 27, is a discussion of the novel. The Readers' Services librarian Jean Simpson will lead the discussion, which will take place at 1:30 pm. All are welcome to attend the free event and no registration or advanced RSVP are necessary.
Shortly after, on September 30, the library will show the film version of ‘1984’ at 2:00 pm. The film was made, appropriately, in 1984 and stars Richard Burton and John Hurt. Although the screening is free and open to the public, parents should note that the movie is rated R.
Throughout the years, community groups have attempted to ban books for a variety of reasons, mainly dealing with concerns about content. Banned Books Week was created in 1982 in the midst of what seemed at the time like a sharp increase in the number of books that libraries or schools were asked to ban. Today, it has become an annual event that encourages people to celebrate their "freedom to read". Libraries and other organizations can use newsletter printing to let people know about the week and promote any special events scheduled during it.
Throughout the rest of Banned Books week, the library will have a number of previously banned books on display, available for patrons to check out.