04/17/2026
On Friday, April 24, 2026, beginning at 4:00 p.m. with a presentation on the Books UnBanned Campaign. Emma Eriksson of Books UnBanned will discuss the campaign’s origins and its role in supporting libraries nationwide.
From 4:30 to 6:00 p.m., the documentary The Librarians will be screened. The film examines the rise of book bans across the United States, and the role librarians play in opposing censorship.
The day will conclude, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., with an evening talk by Angie Thomas, author of The Hate U Give. Thomas will discuss her work, the challenges it has faced, and broader cultural conversations surrounding censorship, race, and storytelling. There will be a book signing with this author from 8:00 to 9:00pm. Books by Thomas will be available for purchase at the event through Dragonfly Books, based in Decorah, Iowa.
