# Event Details

- **Event Name**: National Library Week - Free Screening: The Librarians
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us during National Library Week for a free screening of IndieLens Pop-Up's documentary: The Librarians - presented by WPBS in partnership with Mountain Lake PBS, Clinton Essex Franklin Library System, North Country Library System (NCLS), the Northern New York Library Network, John Brown Lives! and NYSED.

FILM DESCRIPTION: When Texas lawmakers seek to review a list of books, librarians find 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 event will take place Thursday, April 23 at 6:00 pm at The Strand Theaters in both Watertown and Plattsburgh, NY, with libraries throughout Northern NY hosting simultaneous watch parties (see list of locations below). Following the in-person screenings, NCLS will lead a panel discussion.

*Refreshments will be available for purchase from The Strand Theater concessions.

Admission is free & open to the public, but registration is required at wpbstv.org/events (Opens March 9)


The Strand Locations & Details:

The Strand Watertown - WPBS
Emcee: Angela Newman, Continuing Education Coordinator, North Country Library System
Featured Speaker: Lauren Moore, New York State Librarian


The Strand Plattsburg - Mountain Lake PBS
Emcee: Sarah Spanburgh, Assistant Library Director at Plattsburgh Public Library

Q&A Panelists:
Ben Carman, Library Director, Plattsburgh Public Library
Sarah Jennette, Head of Library Services, Clinton Community College
Tasha Nadge, Library Media Specialist, Plattsburgh High School
Suzanne Orlando, Senior Librarian, Adirondack Correctional Facility; Trustee, Tupper Lake Goff-Nelson Memorial Library
JJ Murnane, Founder, Show Up Community Activism Group


Library Watch Party Locations:

Cape Vincent Community Library
Constableville Library
Fulton Public Library
Hepburn Library of Madrid
Keeseville Free Library
Keene Valley Library Association
Lowville Free Library
Lyons Falls Library (partnering with Brantingham-Greig Reading Center)
Macsherry Library (Alexandria Bay)
Massena Public Library
Mooers Free Library
Ogdensburg Public Library
Paine Memorial Free Library (Willsboro)
Parish Public Library
Potsdam Public Library
Schroon Lake Public Library
Wells Memorial Library (Upper Jay)
Westport Library Association
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/watertown/national-library-week-free-screening-the-librarians/200029735634128
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, art, business, parties, sports, fine-arts, pop-ups, theatre
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 73

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Watertown
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Strand - Watertown
- **lat**: 43.97401
- **long**: -75.90957
- **full address**: The Strand - Watertown, 136 Franklin St, Watertown, NY 13601-3318, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is National Library Week - Free Screening: The Librarians being held?
  - **A:** National Library Week - Free Screening: The Librarians takes place on Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm at The Strand - Watertown, 136 Franklin St, Watertown, NY 13601-3318, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing National Library Week - Free Screening: The Librarians?
  - **A:** National Library Week - Free Screening: The Librarians is organized by WPBS-TV.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** National Library Week - Free Screening: The Librarians is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Watertown, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 70+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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