Join us during National Library Week for a free screening of IndieLens Pop-Up’s documentary: The Librarians—presented by WPBS in partnership with Mountain Lake PBS, Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library System (CEFLS), North Country Library System (NCLS), the Northern New York Library Network, John Brown Lives!, and NYSED.
If you live in the North Country, a screening is happening near you.
FILM DESCRIPTION: When Texas lawmakers seek to review a list of books, librarians find themselves on the frontlines of a national battle. Across the U.S., librarians face the impact of uniting against library collection standards that include restrictions on race-related and LGBTQIA+ content. Drawing on historical context, The Librarians explores the broader implications for education and public life.
Enjoy a companion reading list from NCLS and a guide on banned books from CEFLS!
The event will take place Thursday, April 23 at 6:00 pm at The Strand Theater in both Watertown and Plattsburgh, NY, with libraries throughout Northern NY hosting simultaneous watch parties (see list of locations below). Following the in-person screenings, NCLS and CEFLS will lead panel discussions.
Admission is free and open to the public, but registration is required.
Locations & Details
The Strand Watertown – WPBS
Emcee: Angela Newman, Continuing Education Coordinator, North Country Library System
Featured Speaker: Lauren Moore, New York State Librarian
The Strand Plattsburg – Mountain Lake PBS
Emcee: Sarah Spanburgh, Assistant Library Director at Plattsburgh Public Library
Q&A Panelists:
Ben Carman, Library Director, Plattsburgh Public Library
Sarah Jennette, Head of Library Services, Clinton Community College
Tasha Nadge, Library Media Specialist, Plattsburgh High School
Suzanne Orlando, Senior Librarian, Adirondack Correctional Facility; Trustee, Tupper Lake Goff-Nelson Memorial Library
JJ Murnane, Founder, Show Up Community Activism Group
Library Watch Party Locations:
Cape Vincent Community Library
Constableville Library
Fulton Public Library
Hepburn Library of Madrid
Keeseville Free Library
Keene Valley Library Association
Lowville Free Library
Lyons Falls Library (partnering with Brantingham-Greig Reading Center)
Macsherry Library (Alexandria Bay)
Massena Public Library
Mooers Free Library
Ogdensburg Public Library
Paine Memorial Free Library (Willsboro)
Parish Public Library
Potsdam Public Library
Schroon Lake Public Library
Wells Memorial Library (Upper Jay)
Westport Library Association