Live in-person filming of AZPM The Press Room on RTA Next
2026-01-22 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Phoenix) | Baker Center for Public Media, 2865 S. Catalyst Drive, Tucson, Arizona, 85713
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

A”Come to a LIVE, in-person, on-site edition of The Press Room from the Baker Center for Public Media — recording on Thursday, January 22nd from 5:30-7:00pm with a studio audience on the topic of “RTAnext,” the proposed new 20-year plan from the Regional Transportation Authority.

Register to attend at www.azpm.org/pressroom” (sic – text inside link says 6 to 8 p.m. Apparently doors open 5:30 p.m.)

AZPM Screening and panel discussion on The Librarians
2026-01-30 18:30 - 20:00 | UA ENR2 Building, 1064 E. Lowell St., Tucson, Arizona, 85721
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

“Librarians emerge as first responders in the fight for democracy and our First Amendment Rights.

This event is free and open to the public. If you are able, we welcome a suggested donation of $10 to help support AZPM community events.

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.

A panel discussion will follow this film.

Panelists include:

Rebecca Ballenger – Associate Director World of Words, College of Education, University of Arizona

Kate DeMeester-Lane – Library Services Manager, Pima County Public Library

Paula Maez – Public Services, Pima County Library

Matthew Landon- Workforce and Economic Development Librarian, Pima County Library

We encourage attendees to bring a new or gently used K–6th grade book to support of the TUSD Educational Enrichment Foundation.”

RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/join-azpm-for-a-screening-and-panel-discussion-of-the-librarians-tickets-1978317083652?aff=oddtdtcreator
