Join WXXI & Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County for an Indie Lens Pop-up FREE screening of THE LIBRARIANS, a film by by Kim A. Snyder (director/producer), Janique L. Robillard (producer), Maria Cuomo Cole (producer), and Jana Edelbaum (producer). The film focuses librarians across the U.S. examining how book review policies 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 panel discussion moderated by Emily Clasper, Director of Rochester Public Library & Monroe County Library System.
Panelists: TBD
Indie Lens Pop-Up presents this free screening:
Friday, April 24 from 1-3pm
The Kate Gleason Auditorium of the Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County
115 South Avenue, Rochester, NY
Parking Information for Central Library
ASL interpretation will be provided for opening remarks and post-screening panel discussion. This film is presented with open captions. For more information on parking and accessibility, please visit https://thelittle.org/accessibility/. Additional accommodations may be requested during the registration process. Please contact Sarah Murphy Abbamonte, Project Manager for Move to Include, at sabbamonte@wxxi.org with any questions.
Film Webpage:THE LIBRARIANS is available to watch on-demand through 5/9/2026 for free on the PBS Player and PBS App.
Photo Credit: Courtesy of 8 Above & THE LIBRARIANS documentary, DP Amy Bench
Caption: Suzette looking into her locked office after being terminated for refusing to pull books from the shelves (2022)
