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Join the Thompson-Nicola Regional Library as we celebrate 50 years of literacy, learning, and community connection with an event that promises to inspire, inform, and ignite a passion for the values libraries uphold. This milestone event will feature two incredible speakers who will share their insights on the freedoms we often take for granted and the power of stories to transform lives.Whether you're a library lover, a champion of intellectual freedom, or simply looking to be inspired, this event is one you won’t want to miss. Dr. James Turk, Director of the Centre for Free Expression at Toronto Metropolitan University and Lesra Martin, Canadian Lawyer and Motivational speaker will take the stage to explore topics that are not only core to public libraries but essential to how we learn, grow, and connect as a community. It’s a morning of thought-provoking conversation that will leave you feeling empowered and ready to make a difference.
Please register here: https://tnrl.libcal.com/event/3841239
Dr. James Turk
Director of the Centre for Free Expression at Toronto Metropolitan University, Dr. James Turk is an expert on issues of freedom of expression, academic and intellectual freedom, and civil liberties. He has written and spoken extensively on these topics, advocating for the right to access information free from censorship. With a distinguished academic background from Harvard, Berkeley, and the University of Toronto, Dr. Turk will explore how libraries uphold the core tenets of intellectual freedom and foster environments where ideas and opinions can flourish.
Lesra Martin
Lesra Martin's remarkable story, famously portrayed in the Hollywood film The Hurricane, is one of courage, hope, and determination. Once an inner-city youth dismissed by society, Lesra went on to change not only his life but also the lives of many others. Now a Canadian lawyer and motivational speaker, he inspires audiences worldwide with his message that each of us holds the power to make a difference. His personal journey from a Brooklyn teen to a respected prosecutor with multiple university degrees is a testament to the transformative power of education and perseverance.
Light refreshments will be served
This event will be held at the Paramount Theatre
Doors open at 9:00 am
Registration Required for this Free event - Registration Closes Oct 14
Register here: https://tnrl.libcal.com/event/3841239
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Paramount Theatre, 503 Victoria Street,Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
