The Librarians Film Screening

The Santa Barbara Public Library's Support Groups* and the Santa Barbara International Film Festival are proud to present a special screening of The Librarians, followed by a conversation with director Kim A. Snyder. The documentary follows librarians across the United States who are dealing with book banning and censorship amid challenges in Texas, Florida, and beyond. This event invites the community to better understand the climate libraries are navigating and the vital role they play in access to information.

Library on the Go will be onsite before the event, offering attendees the chance to learn more about library services, checkout and return materials, create library cards, and connect directly with library staff. Library on the Go extends library services into neighborhoods across the Library's service area, with a presence at 63 regular locations as well as at major community events and festivals. The library's mobile outreach is designed to respond swiftly to community needs while supporting the foundations of literacy, access, and community connection.

"We are thrilled that SBIFF is screening this important film," said Brandon Beaudette, Library Director of Santa Barbara Public Library. "This film illuminates the work libraries are doing every day to protect access to information, uphold intellectual freedom, and serve our communities with integrity."

The Librarians, followed by a conversation with Director Kim A. Snyder

Thursday, January 29

Library on the Go: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Film Screening: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

SBIFF's Riviera Theatre - 2044 Alameda Padre Serra, Santa Barbara, CA

Tickets for the film screen can be purchased HERE.

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*Library Support Groups are The Friends of the Santa Barbara Public Library, The Friends of the Montecito Library, and The Santa Barbara Public Library Foundation. The event described above has been organized by these groups in support of the mission of the Santa Barbara Public Library.

Contact: Lauren Trujillo, Executive Director Santa Barbara Library Foundation Email: [email protected]