The Huron County Library and Huron County Museum are marking Freedom to Read Week with two free screenings of the documentary film The Librarians.
The film is directed by Academy Award nominee and Peabody Award winner Kim A. Snyder. It looks at book bans in the United States and the growing debate over intellectual freedom.
The documentary focuses on events in Texas, where a list known as the Krause List identified 850 books that deal with race and LGBTQIA+ topics. The list led to widespread book bans across the country. The film shows how librarians across the U.S. responded as tensions grew at school board and library board meetings. It also highlights the harassment and threats some librarians have faced while defending the public’s right to read.
The screenings will take place at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Thursday at the Huron County Museum, located at 110 North Street in Goderich.
Registration is not required. However, seating in the museum theatre is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Freedom to Read Week is held each year in Canada. It encourages people to think about the importance of intellectual freedom and the right to access information.