Celebrating Freedom to Read: A Panel Discussion with Local Libraries

In recognition of Freedom to Read Week 2026, this panel brings together voices from Waterloo Public Library, Cambridge Public Library, and Region of Waterloo Library for a thoughtful conversation about what “freedom” really means in our reading lives. The discussion will explore the difference between freedom from certain content and the freedom to read, and how both ideas shape information literacy, democracy, and our shared sense of the common good. Expect an engaging, accessible evening that looks at how these ideas show up in our communities—and why they matter.