Maxwell Nosbisch, manager of Visitor Experiences at the First Amendment Museum at the Gannett House in Augusta, plans to give a talk, “The First Amendment: 21st Century Edition,” at 5:30 p.m. Monday, July 18, in Callahan Hall at Lewiston Public Library at 200 Lisbon St. in Lewiston.

This free program will have virtual participation options available on Zoom and Facebook.

The First Amendment to the Constitution protects Americans’ rights to religion, press, speech, assembly and petition. In the changing political and cultural climate, it is not always clear what actions and statements are protected and which are considered censorship, hate speech, or illegal gatherings and forms of redress, according to a news release from the library.

Nosbisch will guide the audience through the First Amendment and what it means in these modern times. An interactive discussion with participants will follow.

The First Amendment Museum is a relatively new, nonpartisan, nonprofit dedicated to promoting the understanding and use of the First Amendment in order to advance democracy so that all may reap the benefits.

Registration is required for Zoom participation only. The event also will be livestreamed to Facebook.

For more information about the lecture, contact the library at 207-513-3135 or [email protected].