We are proud to present a special screening FREE to the public of the acclaimed new documentary The Librarians, followed by a panel discussion featuring local and national leaders in the intellectual freedom space.

Join your fellow library lovers for this big screen viewing and essential dialogue on First Amendment rights. 

About The Librarians

THE LIBRARIANS, which made its world premiere at Sundance and continued on to SXSW and Full Frame Documentary Film Festival, explores the urgent moment we find ourselves in. As an unprecedented wave of book banning is sparked in Texas, Florida, and beyond, librarians under siege join forces as unlikely defenders fighting for intellectual freedom on the front lines of democracy, flanked by concerned community members and young readers. THE LIBRARIANS is a chilling cautionary tale and rallying cry for freedom – told through the personal experiences of librarians under siege and the everyday patriots who join their ranks in defense of the books.

"A different kind of superhero movie." ~ The Hollywood Reporter
"A gripping story of what is at stake when curiosity and thinking are endangered ... It introduces viewers to the everyday and increasingly vital heroes pushing back." ~ Variety
"A stellar exploration of what’s driving this most recent wave of censorship and the human toll of advocacy. It amplifies the bravery of regular folks speaking out by showing what they’ve sacrificed.” ~ Book & Film Globe

About The Screening

When: Saturday, April 18 @ 3 p.m.
Where: Harkins Theatres Christown
1620 W. Montebello Avenue, 85015

This event is fee, but you must RSVP to attend. 

If you would like to make a voluntary donation to help us make these events possible, THANK YOU!

Special reception to follow at Yucca Library, 5648 N. 15th Avenue, 85015

About The Panel

Moderator: Alejandra Bucon, Board President, Friends of the Phoenix Public Library

Panelists:
Lisa Varga, Associate Executive Director of Public Policy and Advocacy, American Library Association
Taylor Seeley, First Amendment Reporter, Arizona Republic
Jessica Salow, Assistant Archivist of Black Collections, Arizona State University, President, Arizona Library Association
Lacy Chaffee, Board Member, Mesa Public Schools
School Librarian, TBD