It’s our please to host school board candidates Katherine Bike & Brandy Jenkins for a public reception (5:30pm) and a screening (6:30pm) of galvanizing library censorship documentary THE LIBRARIANS!

Though this is a free event, attendees are encouraged to RSVP at actblue.com/donate/bookfilm, including sponsorship options that contribute directly to their campaigns.

From the candidates: “Across the country — and right here in Knox County — politicians and special interests have waged culture wars in our libraries instead of truly investing in our kids. Our schools should be places that open minds, not shut down ideas. Katherine and Brandy are fighting for strong, fully-funded public schools, for teachers and students who feel supported, and for the freedom to learn without political interference. And this August, the future direction of our School Board will come down to races just like these. So join us, bring a friend, and consider becoming a sponsor to help elect Katherine Bike and Brandy Jenkins this August — securing a pro-public schools majority on the School Board!”

When Texas lawmakers seek to review a list of books, librarians find themselves on the frontlines of a national battle. Across the US, librarians face the impact of uniting against library collection standards that include restrictions on race-related and LGBTQIA+ content. Drawing on historical context, The Librarians explores the broader implications for education and public life.

“From its superb opening-credits sequence paying tribute to card catalogs of yore to its sharp selection of vintage clips and intimate reportage, THE LIBRARIANS is as well-crafted as it is profoundly alarming.” – New York Times

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