Monday Night Movie: "The Librarians"

Darien Library welcomes you to a screening of "The Librarians." Following the film, join a conversation about Freedom to Read legislation with Connecticut State Senators Ceci Maher and Bob Duff, moderated by Library Director Kiera Parrott. Together, they will discuss current efforts to protect intellectual freedom and ensure access to books and information for all.

“Librarians emerge as first responders in the fight for democracy and our First Amendment Rights. As they well know, controlling the flow of ideas means control over communities.

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 extremism 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.” – TheLibrariansFilm.com   

Director: Kim A. Snyder

Year: 2025

This movie is 1 hour and 32 minutes and is not rated.  

Watch the official trailer.

About the Speakers

Ceci Maher represents Connecticut’s 26th State Senate District and was first elected in 2022, winning re-election in 2024. After a successful retail career, she earned a master’s degree in social work from Columbia University and went on to serve children and families while leading local nonprofits, including Person-to-Person and Sandy Hook Promise. She lives in Wilton and brings decades of community service and nonprofit leadership to her work in the Senate.

Bob Duff serves as State Senator for Connecticut’s 25th District and has been Senate Majority Leader since 2015. He has championed major legislative efforts including education funding reform, Paid Family Medical Leave, tax relief, housing investment, and job creation across the state. A longtime Norwalk resident and real estate professional with William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty, Duff remains focused on strengthening his community and expanding opportunity for families.