Your support —

at any level —

helps us carry this film into the places that need it most.

Help Us Bring This Story to Every Corner.

Libraries Need You Now

Public libraries are more than buildings — they are the beating hearts of our communities. They protect truth, offer refuge, spark imagination, and empower generations. And yet, their stories are too often untold.

That changes now. This treasured public institution is often taken for granted. It’s our turn to show up so they will be there for future generations.

Free for All tells the powerful, largely untold story of public libraries in America — their roots, their role in democracy, and the everyday heroes behind the desk. The film is now streaming on PBS.org and for PBS members through their Passport program. To spark real change, we need to get it beyond the PBS audience. 

That’s where you come in.

We’re in the Outreach Phase — and Time Is Critical

3 Ways to Help

1) You can host a screening for your patrons, staff or as a fundraiser.  Sign up for the Kinema platform to assist you in hosting your event in easy steps. 

2) Purchase a DVD to donate to your favorite library for circulation

3) Donate (tax deductible) directly to our outreach plan

We’re ready to bring this film and the filmmakers to high schools, colleges, libraries, town halls, and public spaces across the country — places where we can inspire, educate, and ignite action. This is where change happens. And you can be a part of it.

Your donation today helps us:

  • Continue to launch community screenings and discussions with an emphasis on small and rural librararies

  • Create and disseminate free educational toolkits for classrooms and library programs

  • Partner with library advocates to protect and uplift these essential institutions

    Spark debate about issues like privacy, equity, and intellectual freedom 

  • Keep librarians’ voices at the center of the conversation

With every dollar donated, you'll be part of a growing network that believes in access, education, and the freedom to read. Together we can help foster a world where libraries are seen, valued, and fiercely protected. 

Don’t Wait — Be Part of This Moment

This is urgent. Public libraries are facing real threats — budget cuts, censorship, even closure.

But with your help, we can turn awareness into action.

Let’s make noise.

Let’s make change.

Let’s make sure every library — and every librarian — knows they’re not alone.

This isn’t just a donation — it’s a declaration . . .

That libraries matter. That stories matter. That truth matters.

We can't do this without you.