Observed since 1982, Banned Books Week celebrates the freedom to choose
or the freedom to express one's opinion even if that opinion might be considered unorthodox or unpopular.
Viewing of the film
Fahrenheit 451
September 30, 7:00 p.m.
Fahrenheit 451 is based on Ray Bradbury's novel of a totalitarian future where books are
illegal. Oskar Werner stars as Guy Montag, a fireman whose job is to burn any books that are found.
Julie Christie plays his wife, Linda, who spends her days in a stupor
watching government approved news and entertainment on a large screen. She also plays
Clarisse, a woman Guy meets on the monorail who looks very much like his wife - but her eyes
suggest that she has an active mind. She is a subversive, hoarding books, and Guy learns from her
why books are so dangerous they have to be burned.
Readings from banned books.
October 1, 7:00 p.m.
Join a panel of invited readers as they share excerpts from a variety of banned books. The history of each book will be discussed
briefly.
The readers will be:
Allen O'Neal, Newport City Manager
Janet Webster, director of the Guin Library at the Hatfield Marine Science Center
John Harrington, retired Newport High School English teacher
Jeff Ingram, library staff
Patti Littlehales, retired teacher and Newport Library Foundation member
John Baker, author and president of Northwest Management Specialists, Inc.
