Join WXXI & Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County for an Indie Lens Pop-up FREE screening of THE LIBRARIANS, a film by Kim A. Snyder (director/producer), Janique L. Robillard (producer), Maria Cuomo Cole (producer), and Jana Edelbaum (producer). The documentary follows librarians across the U.S. as they examine how book review processes are shaping their communities.

The film explores a case of Texas lawmakers seeking to review a list of books and librarians finding 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.

The screening will be followed by a panel discussion moderated by Emily Clasper, Director of the Rochester Public Library & Monroe County Library System, and featuring Mitch Gruber (Rochester City Councilmember, At-Large), Steve Jarose (Co-Chair, Shoulders to Stand On), and Adrienne Pettinelli (Director, Henrietta Public Library).

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-screening-of-the-librarians-for-national-library-week-tickets-1985063218523?aff=oddtdtcreator

Presented by the Central Library in partnership with WXXI.