The Librarians

Co-presented by OPIRG
In Partnership with Art Not Shame

Venue: Art Not Shame 
Tickets: $15/PWYW
Time: 7:00PM

Kim A Snyder  ⋅ USA ⋅ 92 min ⋅ Partial Subtitles

An unprecedented wave of book banning, largely focused on race and LGBTQ+ issues, is sparked in Texas, Florida, and beyond. Librarians, under siege, join forces and emerge as first responders in the fight for democracy, free access to information, and free speech. Controlling the flow of ideas means control over communities, and the possibilities for the world that we see. Despite facing harassment, threats, and laws aimed at criminalizing their work—the librarians’ rallying cry for the freedom to read is an inspiring and chilling cautionary tale.

Post Screening Event: Shhhh...Revolt In Process.

Join us for an evening that celebrates the power of stories and the role libraries play in protecting our democratic values. Following the film, stay for a lively panel discussion featuring:

James L. Turk – Director, Centre for Free Expression, Toronto Metropolitan University
Michelle Arbuckle – Executive Director, Ontario Library Association

Release your perception of librarians as cardigan-wearing wallflowers and celebrate our free speech superheroes in the battle to keep all books in the hands of all readers. Wear your coziest or fave cardigan.