Join us for an engaging and timely conversation on the state of intellectual freedom in the United States. This special Freedom to Read Panel Discussion will take place just before the free screening of The Librarians on April 22, setting the stage for an evening centered on access to information, the power of stories, and the challenges facing readers and libraries today.

A diverse group of panelists will explore the current landscape of book challenges, censorship pressures, and the ongoing fight to protect the public’s right to read. Their perspectives will illuminate both the obstacles and the opportunities shaping intellectual freedom across the country.

Our panel will include:
-St. Johnsbury School Librarians Christine Owens & Caitlyn Wallingford
-Tunnel Books Owner Merlin Heima
-Vermont Author Jo Knowles
-Moderator Loralee Tester
-Youth Moderators Donley & Florie Johnson

This event invites everyone who cares about open access to ideas to listen, learn, and join the conversation.

This event is free, ADA accessible, and open to the public.