'The Librarians' Documentary Screening & Discussion

Celebrate Alberta Public Libraries Day of Action and the start of Canadian Library Month with a special screening of The Librarians, an Emmy-award winning documentary that is not yet available on streaming services. Libraries across Alberta will be coming together to screen the documentary at the same time, followed by a live-streamed panel discussion featuring special guests (to be announced). Choose from two screening times at Red Deer Public Library: 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Screening 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. - Discussion 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - Screening 7:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. - Discussion Popcorn provided! The Librarians is recommended for viewers 14+ due to strong language and mature subject matter. Come watch, connect, and join the conversation about the vital role libraries play in our communities. Enter to win VIP seats and a Freedom to Read Prize Pack! Tickets are free for everyone, but there's still a chance to win! For each screening, we'll have two pairs of front row VIP comfy seats up for grabs, plus a Freedom to Read prize pack! Register for the event by Tuesday, September 29 at noon for a chance to win! Winners will be notified before the event. About the film: 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 extremism 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. Watch the Official Trailer To learn more about Intellectual Freedom and why it matters, visit rdpl.org/intellectual-freedom