Documentary Screening: The Librarians, a film by Kim A. Snyder
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Location: Harry Dutcher Community Room
In recognition of Banned Book Week, join us for a special film screening as we come together to enjoy the engaging, thought-provoking, and Emmy Award Winning documentary, The Librarians.
Following the film, attendees will have an opportunity to stay for informal discussion and reflection. This free program is open to all community members and offers a welcoming space to explore ideas, stories, and perspectives through film.
Light refreshments may be provided. Please register online.
Summary From Kanopy:
“Librarians emerge as first responders in the fight for democracy and our First Amendment Rights. As they well know, controlling the flow of ideas means control over communities.
In Texas, the Krause List targets 850 books focused on race and LGBTQIA+ stories – triggering sweeping book bans across the U.S. at an unprecedented rate. As tensions escalate, librarians connect the dots from heated school and library board meetings nationwide to lay bare the underpinnings of a large-scale coordinated extremist movement fueling the censorship efforts. Despite facing harassment, threats, and laws aimed at criminalizing their work – the librarians’ rallying cry for freedom to read is a chilling cautionary tale.”
