Free For All: The Public Library
Hosted by Santa Clara City Library
In-person
When
Apr 22, 5:30 PM PDT
Where
Santa Clara City Library - Central Park Library
2635 Homestead Rd., Santa Clara, CA, 95051-5322
Price
Free Screening
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About the event
Celebrate National Library Week with a special screening of Free for All: The Public Library.This compelling documentary tells the story of the quiet revolutionaries who made a simple yet radical idea possible: a civic institution where everything is free and the doors are open to all. From the pioneering women behind the Free Library Movement to today’s librarians serving their communities in an era of closures and book bans, Free for All explores the history, impact, and ongoing importance of public libraries. Join us for this timely film and a celebration of the enduring role libraries play in a democratic society.
About the film
Free for All: The Public Library tells the story of the quiet revolutionaries who made a simple idea happen. From the pioneering women behind the “Free Library Movement” to today’s librarians who serve the public despite working in a contentious age of closures and book bans, meet those who created a civic institution where everything is free and the doors are open to all.
TO BOOK A SCREENING: You'll need to first create an account on this Kinema platform by clicking on the green button to your left. After that you select your price tier. Sliding scale prices range from $100-$800 based on size/type. We don't want cost to deter anyone from showing Free for All so contact us (the film team) directly if it's a problem.
Genre
Documentary
Released
2025
Director
Dawn Logsdon, Lucie Faulknor
Producer
Dawn Logsdon, Lucie Faulknor
Writer
Dawn Logsdon, Elizabeth Finlayson
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