The Librarians | Community Screening + Discussion

This National Library Week, join us for a free screening of The Librarians, a powerful documentary about the frontlines of America’s library debate.

Location:
Strand Theatre
23 Brinkerhoff St, Plattsburgh

Date:
Thu, April 23 at 6

FREE RSVP

Screening are taking place simultaneously at The Strand Theatres in both Plattsburgh and Watertown, plus watch parties at libraries across Northern New York. You may select your preferred location from the list in the RSVP form.

List of viewing 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

About the Film

When Texas lawmakers moved to review library collections, librarians across the country found themselves at the center of a national battle. The Librarians follows real librarians fighting back against restrictions on race-related and LGBTQIA+ content — and explores what’s at stake for education and public life.

Community Conversation

After the screening, a live panel discussion will dig into the issues raised in the film. Panelists (in Plattsburgh) include library directors, educators, and community advocates from across the North Country:

• Ben Carman, Plattsburgh Public Library
• Sarah Jennette, Clinton Community College
• Tasha Nadge, Plattsburgh High School
• Suzanne Orlando, Adirondack Correctional Facility / Tupper Lake Goff-Nelson Memorial Library
• JJ Murnane, Show Up Community Activism Group

Emceed by Sarah Spanburgh, Plattsburgh Public Library.

Screenings Across the Region

Can’t make it to Plattsburgh? The screening is also happening simultaneously at The Strand in Watertown, plus watch parties at libraries across Northern New York — from Massena to Schroon Lake to Ogdensburg.

This event is presented by Mountain Lake PBS in partnership with WPBS, Clinton Essex Franklin Library System, the North Country Library System, the Northern New York Library Network, John Brown Lives! and NYSED.