Join us for a screening of the 2025/2026 Emmy Award-winning documentary film The Librarians on the main floor of the Fernie Heritage Library on Nov. 18.

The Fernie Heritage Library will close to the public at 5 p.m. to set-up. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the screening will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Following librarians on the front lines of a growing fight over access to information, intellectual freedom, and the freedom to read, the Emmy Award-winning documentary explores an unprecedented wave of book challenges and bans in Texas, Florida, and across the U.S., 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.

Check out the trailer…

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

This film screening is supported by the Columbia Basin Trust.

Reserve a seat to see the film.

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