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"The Librarians" Documentary Film Screening and Discussion

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Sundance hit "The Librarians" will screen in the auditorium, followed by a panel discussion with author Shannon Hale, State Rep. Sahara Hayes, and others. Space is limited; registration is required.

Seating is very limited; Registration is required. Due to the high demand for this free film screening, please arrive early to ensure your seat. 

Post-film panel discussion moderated by Eli McCann (Salt Lake Tribune), with guests: 

• Shannon Hale, Utah Author (Austenland, Princess in Black series)
• Utah State Representative Sahara Hayes (District 32)
• Laney Hawes, co-founder of the Texas Freedom to Read Project
• Rebekah Cummings, Co-Founder of Let Utah Read

About the Film
The Librarians offers a rattling look at coordinated efforts to ban books. More importantly, it introduces viewers to the everyday and increasingly vital heroes pushing back: the librarians who sound the alarm to both legislative and grassroots attempts to pull books from school and public libraries.

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 White Christian Nationalism 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.

Disclaimer: This film is not rated and may not be appropriate for young children. There are adult themes, references to sexual content, and some strong language.

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