Location: Globe Cinema, 617 8 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0W9, Canada
As an unprecedented wave of book banning largely addressing race and LGBT issues is sparked in Texas, Florida, and beyond, librarians under siege join forces as unlikely defenders fighting for intellectual freedom on the front lines of democracy.
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 White Christian Nationalism 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. Filmmaker Kim A. Snyder (NEWTOWN, US KIDS, 2025 Oscar®-Nominated DEATH BY NUMBERS) takes us to an unexpected front line where librarians emerge as first responders in the fight for democracy, free access to information, and our First Amendment Rights.
Tickets on Showpass: https://www.showpass.com/the-librarians-2/
Location: #106 - CommunityWise Resource Centre, 223 12 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0G9, Canada
Friendly conversation in a safe, supportive and welcoming online environment. This is a chance for older members of our community to support each other and meet new people. Open to older adults 50+ who identify as 2SLGBTQ+ community members and folks who are allies.
This is a free drop-in group.
Please note that this meeting is moderated by Outlink staff/volunteers who reserve the right to remove anyone from the group who is in violation of our Safer Space Ground Rules.
If you'd like to take any pictures of the room or the group, please ask facilitators and participants first.
This meetup is intended as a space for peer support and casual connection. This is not a structured therapy group nor is it a dating space. If you are looking for further support, Outlink staff are available to meet with you one-on-one or in small groups by phone, text based messaging, or video call upon request. They can also help connect you to other counselling services.
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This group meeting will be held in-person at the CommunityWise Resource Centre in room #106 (The Arusha Room), located on the main floor (please see below for public health safety precautions).
The CommunityWise building is located at 223 12 Ave SW. There is street parking outside the building. Nearby LRT stations include Victoria Park, 1st Street, and 3rd Street Stations.
When you arrive, dial 106 on the intercom at the front door and let us know what group you're here for so we can let you in. We'll let folks in until 2:45, so please arrive before then!
Public Health Safety Precautions:
Public health and the safety of our communities is very important to us! The following safety practices are put in place for our in-person programming:
Wearing a mask is strongly encouraged.
If you have any cold, flu, or Covid symptoms (ex. fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose), we ask that you please do not attend.
There is a Shigella outbreak in the Beltline area. Please wash your hands before eating and after using the washroom to prevent the spread. Hand sanitizer is available as well.
The maximum capacity for the room is 25 people. The room can fit about 12 people comfortably.
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