SCKLS Feature Film--The Librarians

You’re invited to a special screening of The Librarians—a powerful documentary that speaks directly to the work we do every day in our libraries and communities. Join fellow SCKLS member libraries' staff and trustees, as well as school district staff and administrators, for an evening of film, reflection, and conversation.

About the film The Librarians... 

• Librarians emerge as first responders in the fight for democracy and our First Amendment Rights. As they well know, controlling the flow of ideas means control over communities. 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 extremism 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.    ~the librariansfilm.com

Join us at this in-person event for:

• A powerful and timely viewing experience
• Complimentary, movie theater-style refreshments provided by SCKLS
• A facilitated group discussion following the film to reflect and process together

This is an opportunity to gather as a regional library community, support one another, and reaffirm our shared commitment to intellectual freedom. We hope you’ll join us—and please invite your colleagues, administrators, and school union representatives to register and participate in this important conversation.
 

Register to receive a gift... Any SCKLS member library staff or board member who registers for and attends this in-person event will receive That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America by Amanda Jones--compliments of SCKLS.

Want to invite a coworker, trustee, or administrator? Download the invitation found under "Attachments" on this webpage and email it as an attachment to others. Or use this link to share the opportunity in an email.

Visit the website... Learn more about the filmmakers, film screenings, media coverage, and additional resources to support the Freedom to Read, mental/emotional health, and more at thelibrariansfilm.com. For those who can't join us at the SCKLS live screening, PBS is streaming the documentary online through May 9, 2026. Find streaming information here.

EVENT NOTES

Registration Details | Registration is limited. Deadline for registration is seven days prior to the event. Cancellations are requested 24 hours in advance of the event. 

Not Recorded | This event will not be recorded. If you register, please attend the live event. If you can't attend, the film is airing on PBS until May 9, 2026. You can access it here: https://thelibrariansfilm.com/streaming/ 

Special Needs| SCKLS may be able to accommodate special needs with at least 48 hours' advance notice. Contact SCKLS Training Specialist Katherine Hughes. 

Refreshments | Movie theater-style refreshments will be provided compliments of SCKLS. Individuals with food allergies should exercise caution and may bring their snacks.

Meeting Location: This event will be held in the Wichita Advanced Learning Library conference room located on the main floor at 711 W. 2nd St. in Wichita. Click here for Google Maps directions.

Building Access: The Wichita Advanced Learning Library will be open from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. The conference room where the film will be shown will be open to attendees from 3:45 - 6 p.m. For your convenience, please park in the west parking lot.