Banned Book Club
1984 by George Orwell
Tuesday, April 21 • 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Reading Room at the JCC
👁️ What if someone was always watching… and rewriting the truth?
Join us for Banned Book Club as we dive into 1984 by George Orwell – a novel that, even 75 years later, feels less like fiction and more like a warning.
Follow Winston Smith as he quietly rebels against a world of constant surveillance, manipulated history, and controlled thought…only to uncover just how powerful “the Party” really is.
The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck
Tuesday, May 19 • 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Reading Room at the JCC
🚗 A family forced from their home. A journey toward hope. A story that still resonates today.
Join our Banned Book Club as we explore The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck, a powerful story of resilience, family, and survival.
Travel alongside the Joad family as they leave Oklahoma during the Dust Bowl, chasing opportunity in California and confronting the harsh realities waiting for them.
Questions? Contact Reva Fox, Arts & Culture Director
