Celebrate Canadian Library Month with a Province-Wide Screening

Celebrate Canadian Library Month and the Day of Action with a special province-wide screening of The Librarians, an Emmy Award-winning documentary exploring the vital role libraries play in our communities.

Libraries across Alberta will come together to screen the documentary simultaneously, followed by a lively discussion featuring special guests Peter Bailey (Centre for Free Expression) and Kit Dobson (University of Calgary).

Event Schedule

• 2:00–3:30 PM — Screening of The Librarians
• 3:45–4:45 PM — Discussion with Peter Bailey and Kit Dobson

The Librarians is recommended for ages 14+ due to strong language and mature subject matter.

Come watch, connect, and be part of the conversation about the important role libraries play in fostering community, connection, and access to information.

Drop-in event. No registration required.

Check out the trailer here.

Film Synopsis: 

The Librarians follows librarians on the front lines of a growing fight over access to information, intellectual freedom, and the freedom to read.

The documentary explores an unprecedented wave of book challenges and bans, including efforts targeting stories about race and LGBTQIA+ experiences. As debates over books and library collections intensify, librarians across the country begin connecting the dots between seemingly local disputes and broader censorship efforts.

Facing harassment, threats, and increasing political pressure, librarians speak out about their role in defending access to information and ensuring their communities can engage with diverse ideas and stories.

The Librarians offers a compelling look at the challenges facing libraries in the United States—and raises important questions about intellectual freedom, censorship, and the vital role libraries play in open and informed communities.