Libraries, Democracy, and Freedom of Thought

Join us for learning and conversation.

A free society begins with freedom of thought. The American Library Association and the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions support intellectual freedom as defined in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Within US libraries, freedom of thought is protected by ethical guidelines, the First Amendment, and the Fourth Amendment. By supporting access to information and creative, intellectual pursuits, libraries can be central community institutions and resources for civic engagement.

Join us for an evening of reflection, history, and dialogue on how the Constitution continues to shape America’s future.

About the Speaker

Lisa Rand is a reference and instruction Librarian at Penn State Lehigh Valley and has worked in public libraries in southeast Pennsylvania. Lisa is the 2026 chair of the Intellectual Freedom Committee of the Pennsylvania Library Association. She serves as a volunteer Law for Librarians trainer through the Office for Intellectual Freedom of the American Library Association.

This event is co-hosted by Media Fellowship House and Media Area NAACP.