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SUMMARY:ACLA Workshop #1: AI in Information Work: Ethical Considerations and Implications
DESCRIPTION:Tess will be presenting a series of virtual workshops for the Allegheny County Library Association. The first will focus on AI in the library.
URL:https://libraryfreedom.org/event/acla-workshop-1-ai-in-information-work-ethical-considerations-and-implications/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260712T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260712T210000
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SUMMARY:LFP Movie Night + Discussion for Ghost in the Machine (2026)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this wide-ranging expose into AI’s sketch historical roots in scientific racism and hype-dreams\, followed by an LFP member discussion of applications to our shared vision. \nTickets are $15 and available here: https://kinema.com/events/Ghost-in-the-Machine-py03pi \nRegister for the Zoom link for the post-movie chat here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/mRe3HG6xTwKrmxsos_rrGg
URL:https://libraryfreedom.org/event/lfp-movie-night-discussion-for-ghost-in-the-machine-2026/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260713
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260717
DTSTAMP:20260528T141741Z
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UID:9680-1783900800-1784246399@libraryfreedom.org
SUMMARY:Generative AI in Libraries (GAIL) Conference
DESCRIPTION:Tess and Kay will present a session about LFP’s AI trainings and resources. They will also share the results of LFP’s AI in Libraries survey.  \nMore information here: https://shsulibraryguides.org/genailibraries
URL:https://libraryfreedom.org/event/generative-ai-in-libraries-gail-conference/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260713T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260713T203000
DTSTAMP:20260713T214220Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T214220Z
UID:9677-1783971000-1783974600@libraryfreedom.org
SUMMARY:LFP Book Club - The Age of Magical Overthinking by Amanda Montell
DESCRIPTION:No pressure to have finished the book\, but please come ready to contribute to the discussion.  \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/SWSYnrjLTNS5wQUHZAaYaw
URL:https://libraryfreedom.org/event/lfp-book-club-the-age-of-magical-overthinking-by-amanda-montell/
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260714
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260715
DTSTAMP:20260616T152214Z
CREATED:20260616T152214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T152214Z
UID:9765-1783987200-1784073599@libraryfreedom.org
SUMMARY:Critical AI Literacy trainings for Watertown Free Public Library\, Watertown\, MA
DESCRIPTION:Alison will present critical AI literacy trainings for WFPL staff and patron.
URL:https://libraryfreedom.org/event/critical-ai-literacy-trainings-for-watertown-free-public-library-watertown-ma/
CATEGORIES:In-person
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260716T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260716T120000
DTSTAMP:20260616T152314Z
CREATED:20260616T152314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T152314Z
UID:9768-1784196000-1784203200@libraryfreedom.org
SUMMARY:ACLA Workshop #2: Digital Defense for Information Workers
DESCRIPTION:Tess’ second workshop for ACLA focuses on prioritizing and teaching privacy in the library.
URL:https://libraryfreedom.org/event/acla-workshop-2-digital-defense-for-information-workers/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260723T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260723T120000
DTSTAMP:20260616T152448Z
CREATED:20260616T152448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T152448Z
UID:9771-1784800800-1784808000@libraryfreedom.org
SUMMARY:ACLA Workshop #3: Intellectual Freedom for Information Workers
DESCRIPTION:Tess’ third workshop for ACLA includes strategies for defending library values in crisis times.
URL:https://libraryfreedom.org/event/acla-workshop-3-intellectual-freedom-for-information-workers/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260807T070000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260807T150000
DTSTAMP:20260807T150022Z
CREATED:20260807T145640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T150022Z
UID:10269-1786086000-1786114800@libraryfreedom.org
SUMMARY:Come see LFP at NYC Summer Streets!
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy playing in non-traffic? Car-free streets? \nStop by LFP’s New York City-Manhattan Summer Streets booth on Saturday\, August 8th from 7am to 3pm! \nWe’ll have our infosheets on data privacy\, avoiding scams\, and getting AI out of your digital life\, as well as stickers. There may even be some LUDDITE hats on offer. \nCheck us out at the Harlem Stop (Adam Clayton Powell between 112th and 113th Streets).
URL:https://libraryfreedom.org/event/come-see-lfp-at-nyc-summer-streets/
CATEGORIES:In-person
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260810T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260810T210000
DTSTAMP:20260707T224116Z
CREATED:20260707T223855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T224116Z
UID:9797-1786392000-1786395600@libraryfreedom.org
SUMMARY:LFP Book Club - Ruha Benjamin's Imagination: a Manifesto
DESCRIPTION:No pressure to have finished the book\, but please come ready to contribute to the discussion.  \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/CUubbxbsRKuWFm9uO3GfIQ 
URL:https://libraryfreedom.org/event/lfp-book-club-ruha-benjamins-imagination-a-manifesto/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260907
DTSTAMP:20260707T224641Z
CREATED:20260707T224641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T224641Z
UID:9801-1788480000-1788739199@libraryfreedom.org
SUMMARY:LFP at Global Gathering 2026 in Estoril\, Portugal
DESCRIPTION:The Global Gathering brings together groups from around the world working on the most urgent technology-related challenges affecting human rights\, social justice\, civil society\, and journalism at the local\, regional and global levels. \nLFP will be connecting with like-minded organizers and hosting a booth–stop by!
URL:https://libraryfreedom.org/event/lfp-at-global-gathering-2026-in-estoril-portugal/
CATEGORIES:In-person
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008
DTSTAMP:20260922T151827Z
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UID:10400-1791072000-1791417599@libraryfreedom.org
SUMMARY:Pennsylvania Library Association Conference\, Harrisburg\, PA
DESCRIPTION:Patrick Frownfelter will present a critical AI session and host an LFP mixer!
URL:https://libraryfreedom.org/event/pennsylvania-library-association-conference-harrisburg-pa/
CATEGORIES:In-person
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261005T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261005T210000
DTSTAMP:20260922T142759Z
CREATED:20260922T142759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T142759Z
UID:10381-1791226800-1791234000@libraryfreedom.org
SUMMARY:AI and the climate\, Elkins Park Public Library\, PA
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URL:https://libraryfreedom.org/event/ai-and-the-climate-elkins-park-public-library-pa/
CATEGORIES:In-person
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261006T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261006T170000
DTSTAMP:20260922T185736Z
CREATED:20260922T152406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T185736Z
UID:10402-1791302400-1791306000@libraryfreedom.org
SUMMARY:I Didn’t Ask for This AI\, Kwantlen Polytechnic University Library\, BC
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URL:https://libraryfreedom.org/event/i-didnt-ask-for-this-ai/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261011
DTSTAMP:20260807T173745Z
CREATED:20260730T135802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T173745Z
UID:10165-1791331200-1791676799@libraryfreedom.org
SUMMARY:LFP @ the Joint Council of Librarians of Color (JCLC) meeting
DESCRIPTION:Kimberly and Imani will be in the JCLC exhibition hall table offering free resources and answering questions about LFP’s work. Stop by if you want to know more! \n \nJCLC is a conference for everyone! JCLC brings together a diverse group of librarians\, library staff\, library supporters\, and community participants to explore issues of diversity in libraries and how they affect the ethnic communities who use our services. JCLC is a unique and unparalleled opportunity for participants to share successes\, opportunities\, and challenges while networking and attending cutting-edge programs on pressing issues affecting both librarians and communities of color. The conference includes speakers\, skills building workshops\, research based panels\, networking opportunities and exhibits. In addition\, JCLC deepens connections across constituencies and beyond\, and unifies and strengthens the voices of each association. \n 
URL:https://libraryfreedom.org/event/lfp-the-joint-council-of-librarians-of-color-jclc-meeting/
LOCATION:Spokane Convention Center
CATEGORIES:In-person
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261009T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261009T161500
DTSTAMP:20260922T153830Z
CREATED:20260922T153830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T153830Z
UID:10404-1791558000-1791562500@libraryfreedom.org
SUMMARY:The Society for Ethics Across the Curriculum Conference
DESCRIPTION:Liana Bayne-Lin and Tess Wilson are presenting a session about AI in libraries and higher education.
URL:https://libraryfreedom.org/event/the-society-for-ethics-across-the-curriculum-conference/
LOCATION:James Madison University
CATEGORIES:In-person
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261012T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261012T193000
DTSTAMP:20260922T154255Z
CREATED:20260922T154130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T154255Z
UID:10407-1791829800-1791833400@libraryfreedom.org
SUMMARY:I Didn't Ask for This AI (for patrons)\, Monroeville Public Library\, PA
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URL:https://libraryfreedom.org/event/i-didnt-ask-for-this-ai-2/
CATEGORIES:In-person
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261013T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261013T200000
DTSTAMP:20260922T143139Z
CREATED:20260922T143139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T143139Z
UID:10383-1791916200-1791921600@libraryfreedom.org
SUMMARY:A Skeptic's Guide to AI (for patrons)\, Bolton Public Library\, MA
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://libraryfreedom.org/event/a-skeptics-guide-to-ai-for-patrons-bolton-public-library-ma/
CATEGORIES:In-person
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261014T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261014T120000
DTSTAMP:20260922T143307Z
CREATED:20260922T143307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T143307Z
UID:10385-1791975600-1791979200@libraryfreedom.org
SUMMARY:A Skeptic's Guide to AI (for staff) Brooklyn Public Library\, NY
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://libraryfreedom.org/event/a-skeptics-guide-to-ai-for-staff-brooklyn-public-library-ny/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261015T131500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261015T140000
DTSTAMP:20260922T154629Z
CREATED:20260922T154348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T154629Z
UID:10412-1792070100-1792072800@libraryfreedom.org
SUMMARY:What is Library Freedom Project? for Maryland Association of Public Library Administrators
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://libraryfreedom.org/event/what-is-library-freedom-project-maryland-association-of-public-library-administrators/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261016T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261016T110000
DTSTAMP:20260922T143556Z
CREATED:20260922T143556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T143556Z
UID:10387-1792141200-1792148400@libraryfreedom.org
SUMMARY:AI scams (for library staff)\, Rochester Public Library\, NY
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://libraryfreedom.org/event/ai-scams-for-library-staff-rochester-public-library-ny/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261019T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261019T160000
DTSTAMP:20260922T143656Z
CREATED:20260922T143656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T143656Z
UID:10390-1792418400-1792425600@libraryfreedom.org
SUMMARY:AI Scams (for patrons)\, West Oak Lane Library\, PA
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://libraryfreedom.org/event/ai-scams-for-patrons-west-oak-lane-library-pa/
CATEGORIES:In-person
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261019T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261019T183000
DTSTAMP:20260922T154704Z
CREATED:20260922T154515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T154704Z
UID:10414-1792429200-1792434600@libraryfreedom.org
SUMMARY:LFP Members Skillshare: Zine Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Kelly and Tess will offer a workshop about using zines as tools for education and action
URL:https://libraryfreedom.org/event/lfp-members-skillshare-zine-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261021T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261021T120000
DTSTAMP:20260922T143737Z
CREATED:20260922T143737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T143737Z
UID:10392-1792580400-1792584000@libraryfreedom.org
SUMMARY:I didn't ask for this AI (for staff)\, Brooklyn Public Library\, NY
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://libraryfreedom.org/event/i-didnt-ask-for-this-ai-for-staff-brooklyn-public-library-ny/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261021T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261021T193000
DTSTAMP:20260922T154838Z
CREATED:20260922T154838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T154838Z
UID:10417-1792607400-1792611000@libraryfreedom.org
SUMMARY:AI Scams & Fraud: Deepfakes\, Westlake Porter Public Library\, OH
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://libraryfreedom.org/event/ai-scams-fraud-deepfakes-westlake-porter-public-library-oh/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261023T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261023T160000
DTSTAMP:20260922T144049Z
CREATED:20260922T144049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T144049Z
UID:10394-1792764000-1792771200@libraryfreedom.org
SUMMARY:A Skeptic's Guide to AI (for patrons)\, Northeast Library\, PA
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://libraryfreedom.org/event/a-skeptics-guide-to-ai-for-patrons-northeast-library-pa/
CATEGORIES:In-person
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261024T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261024T140000
DTSTAMP:20260922T144344Z
CREATED:20260922T144344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T144344Z
UID:10396-1792845000-1792850400@libraryfreedom.org
SUMMARY:AI Scams (for patrons)\, South Philadelphia Library\, PA
DESCRIPTION:https://libwww.freelibrary.org/calendar/event/175879
URL:https://libraryfreedom.org/event/ai-scams-for-patrons-south-philadelphia-library-pa/
CATEGORIES:In-person
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261027T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261027T200000
DTSTAMP:20260922T144501Z
CREATED:20260922T144501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T144501Z
UID:10398-1793125800-1793131200@libraryfreedom.org
SUMMARY:I didn't ask for this AI (for patrons)\, Bolton Public Library\, MA
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://libraryfreedom.org/event/i-didnt-ask-for-this-ai-for-patrons-bolton-public-library-ma/
CATEGORIES:In-person
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261030T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261030T130000
DTSTAMP:20260920T233212Z
CREATED:20260920T233212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260920T233212Z
UID:10374-1793361600-1793365200@libraryfreedom.org
SUMMARY:AI for Skeptics @ Irvington Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Are you confused\, alarmed\, or skeptical of all the new “AI” tools popping up across your tech platforms? Have you heard about the impact of AI on your energy bills or local water use? Are you feeling like if you don’t adopt AI tools you’ll be “left behind”? Can you tell the difference between what’s real and what’s fake? Tonight’s presentation from the Library Freedom Project will help you: \n\nCut through the hype to understand what these technologies are\, how they work\, and what they can and cannot do\nClarify terminology\, use cases\, ethical concerns\, and critical responses\nAddress common concerns like impacts on labor\, mental health\, cognition\, climate\, privacy\, misinformation\, and more.
URL:https://libraryfreedom.org/event/ai-for-skeptics-irvington-public-library/
LOCATION:Irvington Public Library\, Civic Square\, Irvington\, NJ\, 07111
CATEGORIES:In-person
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