Film Screening: The Librarians

Join us for a screening of the award-winning PBS Independent Lens documentary The Librarians (NR, 84 minutes) at MCC's Luecht Auditorium. This timely and thought-provoking film explores the evolving role of librarians across the United States and how local book review policies are shaping communities and influencing public discourse. Through personal stories and historical context, the film illuminates the challenges and triumphs of those who stand at the intersection of access, education, and freedom of information.

Following the film, there will be a brief panel discussion with Kelly Jensen, Senior Editor at Book Riot, and Kristin Pekoll, former YA librarian from Wisconsin and author of Beyond Banned Books: Defending Intellectual Freedom throughout Your Library.

Click here to view the official trailer. Visit https://thelibrariansfilm.com for more information on the film.

Film production team: Kim A. Snyder (Director/Producer), Janique L. Robillard (Producer), Maria Cuomo Cole (Producer), and Jana Edelbaum (Producer).

This screening is brought to you in partnership with McHenry County Libraries United, including Algonquin Area Public Library, Cary Area Public Library, Crystal Lake Public Library, Harvard-Diggins Library, Huntley Area Public Library, Johnsburg Library, Marengo-Union Library, McHenry Public Library, Nippersink Public Library and Woodstock Public Library.