Don’t miss your chance to see Free for All: The Public Library. Check out the list of upcoming showings and find a local showing near you.
San Antonio Public Library - Central Library
600 Soledad St.,
San Antonio, TX 78205
Free event. Register for general admission tickets.
South Park Township Library
2575 Brownsville Road
South Park, PA 15129
Fireplace Area
Registration for this event will close on April 23, 2025 @ 12:00pm.
New Haven Free Public Library- Stetson Branch
197 Dixwell Ave
New Haven, CT 06511
Engage in a meaningful community conversation with Library staff and Kelly Wuzzardo, Director of Education and Engagement at the Shubert Theater.
Millbrook Library
3 Friendly Lane
Millbrook, NY 12545
Attendees are invited to stay for a conversation about the film and to share your own experiences with the public library.
Registration required.
Reception: 5:30 pm
Full film and Q&A w/filmmaker
The filmmakers will discuss the film before the screening in conversation with Steve Kraske, the host of KCUR 89.3's Up to Date.
RSVP
American Library Association
Virtual event across the state of Michigan
Join PBS Books for an enlightening conversation exploring the transformative power of public libraries in America. This special event, created to support the upcoming Independent Lens film Free for All: The Public Library, features an in-depth discussion with filmmakers Dawn Logsdon and Lucie Faulknor, as well as a thought-provoking conversation with Cindy Hohl, President of the American Library Association.
Where to Watch: Tune in live on Facebook, YouTube, and the PBS app
Ector County Library
321 West 5th Street
Odessa, Texas 79761
Basin PBS screening and panel discussion.
Free admission.
LME Library’s large meeting room
Lillie M Evans Library District
207 Walnut
Princeville, Illinois 61559
Featuring a shortened, preview version of “Free for All: The Public Library” followed by a community discussion.
Carlson Library - PennWest Clarion
840 Wood St
Clarion, PA 16214
Featuring a shortened, preview version of “Free for All: The Public Library” followed by a community discussion.
Lincoln Theater
2 Theater Street
Damariscotta ME 04543
This is a free non-ticketed event with general admission.
Whiting Library
117 Main Street
Chester, Vermont 05143
After the film, join Bud’s professional librarians for an “Ask Me Anything” Q&A about the library, our collections, our resources and more.
Meeting Room
Norrisville Library
5310 Norrisville Rd,
White Hall, MD 21161
Registration required.
Hershey Public Library
701 Cocoa Avenue
Hershey, PA 17033
Meeting Room A and B
Waynesboro Pubic Library
600 S Wayne Ave
Waynesboro, VA 22980
Film followed by a discussion led by a Waynesboro Public Library librarian.
Events sponsored by the Waynesboro Public Library are open to all and offered at no charge. The Library welcomes people of all abilities. Please alert Emily Shultz, shultzen@ci.waynesboro.va.us, at least ten business days in advance if there is a need for accommodation.
Temporary Library space at the First Christian Congregational Church
1113 GAR Highway
Swansea MA 02777
Registration required.
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture - New York Public Library
515 Malcolm X Boulevard
New York, NY 10037
A talkback follows with its executive producers Stanley Nelson and Dominique Bravo.
6 PM: Doors Open
6:30 PM: Screening & Talkback
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Due to space constraints registration is requested. Registered guests are given priority check-in 15 to 30 minutes before start time. After the event starts all registered seats are released regardless of registration, so we recommend that you arrive early.
Live captioning is available for streaming programs. ASL interpretation and real-time (CART) captioning available upon request. Please submit your request at least two weeks in advance by emailing accessibility@nypl.org.
Large Meeting Room
Fairmount Heights Branch Library,
5904 Kolb Street
Fairmount Heights, MD 20743
Registration required. Seating is limited.
Public Meeting Room
Chillicothe Public Library,
430 N. Bradley Ave.,
Chillicothe, IL 61523
PBS Fort Wayne
Allen County Public Library
909 Library Plz.
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
4th Floor Multipurpose Room
Jersey City Free Public Library
472 Jersey Avenue,
Jersey City, NJ 07302
After the film, stay for the Conversation Panel – a discussion on practical ways to advocate for your local library, featuring leaders in the field.
Registration is required. There are 70 seats total available.
Whitehall Township Public Library
3700 Mechanicsville Road,
Whitehall, PA 18052
The event is free, but registration is requested.
Brookings Public Library,
515 3rd St.
Brookings, SD 57006
Screening and Panel Discussion: The State of Libraries in South Dakota
This film explores the history and impact of public libraries in shaping our lives. Join us for an engaging discussion about the incredible ways the library helps us learn, connect, and grow together.
Meeting Rooms A&B
Lexington Park Library
21677 FDR Blvd,
Lexington Park, MD
Register to receive reminder text/emails.
Walk-ins Welcome!
Cinelounge Tiburon
40 Main St
Tiburon, CA 94920
Join us for this special community screening followed by Q&A with the filmmakers.
Event is full - please join the waitlist.
Brooklyn Public Library- New Lots branch
665 New Lots Avenue at Barbey St.
Brooklyn, NY 11207
RSVP not required but appreciated.
Central Library Community Room
Mesa County Libraries Central Location
443 N. 6th St.
Grand Junction, CO 81501
There will be a discussion and library activity after.
Seating is first come, first served
Flower Library
229 Washington Street
Watertown, NY 13601
Following the screening, a guest speaker from NCLS will discuss the library system and the challenges it currently faces.
No registration required for the event at Flower Library.
Maxine White Warfield Room
Howard County Library System
Central Branch
10375 Little Patuxent Pkwy,
Columbia, MD 21044
Registration for this event will close on May 5, 2025 @ 7:00pm..
Auditorium
Rocky River Public Library,
1600 Hampton Rd.
Rocky River, OH 44116
Registration for this event will close on May 5, 2025 @ 7:00pm..
Lakeway Meeting Room
Lakeway Library
1938 Lohmans Crossing,
Lakeway, TX 78734
No Registration Required
Arizona Public Media
Green Valley Recreation West Social Center,
1111 South GVR Drive,
Green Valley, AZ
This Free Event is possible through a partnership with Arizona Public Media and is open to the General Public.
NO TICKETS ARE REQUIRED, but please register.
Please call or visit our Box Office if you are not able to enroll online
520-625-0288
Meeting Room A & B
Shrewsbury Public Library
609 Main Street,
Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
No Registration Required
Meeting: The Willard & Pat Walker Community Room
Fayetteville Public Library
401 W Mountain St.
Fayetteville, AR 72701
This event is free and no registration is required. All abilities are welcome. For disability accommodations, call 479.856.7250 or email questions@faylib.org 2-3 weekdays before a program.
Busch Annapolis Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides)
Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library,
1410 West St,
Annapolis, MD 21401
Galaxy Hall
White Plains Public Library,
100 Martine Ave,
White Plains, NY 10601
Westchester Library Systems Executive Director, Dr. Terry Kirchner, will present his comments on the PBS film as part of the Independent Lens series. Register to get the link to the film.
Downstairs Meeting Room
Uintah County Library,
204 East 100 North
Vernal, Utah 84078
Please register - registration for this event will close on May 7, 2025 @ 9:00pm.
Media-Upper Providence Free Library,
1 East Front Street,
Media PA 19063
Free to the public and discussion after the movie.
Castleton Public Library
85 South Main Street
Castleton-on-Hudson, N.Y. 12033
Some events take place in the upstairs meeting room. Please call ahead if you need us to make special arrangements.
Brodhead Memorial Public Library
1207 25th St
Brodhead WI 53520
Featuring a shortened, preview version and a panel discussion.
Please register
La Selva Beach Branch Library,
316 Estrella Ave.,
La Selva Beach, CA 95076
Registration is required. There are 30 seats total available.
Nashville Public Library,
615 Church Street,
Nashville, TN 37219
Reception followed by a screening in the library’s auditorium. Q&A and panel discussion afterwards.
Please register.
Combined Community Room 308/309
Washington County Free Library
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
100 S. Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Registration for this event will close on May 13, 2025 @ 6:00pm.
Lester Jones Room
Huron Public Library
521 Dakota Ave S
Huron SD 57350
Event is free but registration is required.
The Sherbino Theater,
604 Clinton St,
Ridgway, CO 81432
Film Screening followed by a Panel Discussion. Topic: Discuss movie and impacts to our Community
Event is Free
Merriweather Online Classroom
Watch Free for All: The Public Library at a local screening, or online via MPT at your convenience, and then participate in a community-driven discussion about the documentary. This discussion takes place on Zoom. Register with an email address to receive the link to join the discussion.
Registration for this event will close on May 13, 2025 @ 7:15pm.
Bridgeton Public Library
150 E. Commerce St
Bridgeton NJ 08302
Film Screening followed by a Q & A with librarian
All are welcome - registration not required.
Main Stage Theatre
Dolores Dore Eccles Fine Art Center
Utah Tech University,
225 S 700 E
St. George, Utah
This event is free and open to the public. RSVP is encouraged as seating is limited. RSVP to Jessica Rasekhi at jrasekhi@pbsutah.org
City Council Chambers
Longmont Public Library
409 Fourth Ave.
Longmont, CO 80501
Registration required / Es necesario registrarse
This program is in English / Este programa será presentado solo en inglés
Room 350 of the Modern Languages Building
University of Arizona.
1423 East University Boulevard
Tucson, AZ 85719
Free - Reservations required
Cinnaminson Branch Library,
1619 Riverton Rd.
Cinnaminson, NJ 08077
Registration required.
The Strand
136 Franklin Street
Watertown, NY 13601
Following the screening, a guest speaker from NCLS will discuss the library system and the challenges it currently faces.
Free - Please register
Coleman Area Library,
111 1st Street,
Coleman, MI 48618
Free screening + community-driven conversation.
South Yarmouth Library,
312 Old Main Street,
South Yarmouth MA 02664
Registration is required.
Heritage Hall (2nd floor of the Lisbon Public Library),
101 E Main Street,
Lisbon IA 52253
Screening + community-driven conversation about current threats to libraries lead by the directors of the Lisbon and Mount Vernon Public Libraries.
Rapid City Public Library
610 Quincy St,
Rapid City, SD 57701
This event is free and open to the public, but please reserve a seat as space is limited.
Atrium
Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library
Downtown Main Library
800 Vine St.
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Charlotte Hall Library
Meeting Room
37600 New Market Rd,
Charlotte Hall, MD 20622
Register to receive reminder texts/emails. Walk-ins Welcome.
Norton Shores Library,
705 Seminole Rd,
Norton Shores,
Muskegeon, MI 49441
Film and discussion.
Registration required.
Richmond Memorial Library
19 Ross Street,
Batavia NY 14020
Please register in advance. Spaces will be limited.
Register online
Garden Room
Katonah Village Library,
26 Bedford Rd,
Katonah, NY 10536
Registration for this event will close on May 29, 2025 @ 5:30pm.
The hour-long film will be followed by a brief discussion with Mary Kane, Director and Olivia Reinkraut, Adult/Teen Librarian at the Katonah Village Library
Muehl Public Library
436 N. Main Street
Seymour, WI 54165-1021
Glimpses of OUR library will be in this show! The footage is from site visits to our library and Seymour in 2017!
Community Room
Mission Branch Library,
3861 Mission Ave,
Oceanside, CA 92058
Watch a special screening and then stay after for an interactive activity!
Muehl Public Library
436 N. Main Street
Seymour, WI 54165-1021
Glimpses of OUR library will be in this show! The footage is from site visits to our library and Seymour in 2017!
Koelbel Library,
5955 S Holly St,
Centennial CO 80121
Join us for a screening and discussion.
Registration is required.
Muehl Public Library
436 N. Main Street
Seymour, WI 54165-1021
Glimpses of OUR library will be in this show! The footage is from site visits to our library and Seymour in 2017!
Muehl Public Library
436 N. Main Street
Seymour, WI 54165-1021
Glimpses of OUR library will be in this show! The footage is from site visits to our library and Seymour in 2017!
Auditorium
Ruby B. Archie Public Library
511 Patton St
Danville, VA 24541
Ages 13 and up.
Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.
Garfield Park Branch Library,
705 Woodrow Ave.,
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Registration is required. There are 30 seats total available.
nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Central
Spokane Central Public Library,
906 W Main Ave,
Spokane, WA 99201-0976
Screening will be immediately followed by a discussion panel on the topic.
Whether you’re joining in person or online, your voice matters. Be part of a meaningful dialogue that strengthens our community and celebrates diverse perspectives.
We strive to make events welcoming for people of all abilities. To request accommodations (i.e. hearing assistance, ASL requests, or other ADA inquiries), email smurphy@spokanelibrary.org.
For all event information inquiries, email telref@spokanelibrary.org or call 509-444-5300.
Sycamore/Hemlock Room
Green Tree Public Library
10 W. Manilla Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
This event is free and suitable for all ages. Registration is suggested.
Registration for this event will close on June 5, 2025 @ 2:00pm.
Annex
Henrietta Hankin Branch Library
215 Windgate Drive,
Chester Springs, PA.
Registration is required. There are 72 total seats available.
When you register for an event, we are holding a spot for you. If your schedule changes and you can’t attend, please let us know so we can open your spot to someone else.
2nd Floor Meeting Room
Wood County District Public Library
251 N. Main Street
Bowling Green, OH
No registration is required.
FREE screening followed by conversation and Q & A with the filmmakers Dawn Logsdon and Lucie Faulknor.
Cameo Cinema
1340 Main Street St.
Helena, CA 94574
SOLD OUT - Dear Library Lover, If all seats have been reserved, please join the waitlist in case something opens up.
Gillett Public Library
200 E. Main St
Gillett, WI 54124
Call for information. (920) 829-5335
Helen Kate Furness Free Library
100 N. Providence Rd
Wallingford, PA 19086
Registration is required. An optional discussion will follow the screening.
Bethlehem Public Library
451 Delaware Ave
Delmar NY 12054
Community Room
Following the screening, there will be a discussion with Tim Burke, Executive Director of Upper Hudson Library System, and Jeremy Johannesen.
Vogue Theater
383 River St
Manistee MI 49660
Pick up your free tickets in advance at the Vogue Theatre.
New Haven Free Public Library- Fair Haven Branch
182 Grand Avenue
New Haven, CT 06513
Engage in a meaningful community conversation with Library staff and Kelly Wuzzardo, Director of Education and Engagement at the Shubert Theater.
5811 Old Silver Hill Road
District Heights, MD 20747
In the large meeting room.
Registration recommended. More info here.
Full film and Q&A w/filmmaker
The filmmakers will be in conversation with WHYY-FM 90.9 Morning Edition host, Jennifer Lynn.