[Libs-Or] Celebrating National Library Week with PBS Books!

[Heather-Marie Montilla]

Dear Library Partners,
April is a time to celebrate the essential role of libraries, and PBS Books is proud to honor the invaluable contributions of libraries, librarians, and staff throughout National Library Week (April 6-12) and beyond.
This month PBS Books will celebrate libraries and wants to invite you to sign up for our bi-monthly newsletter so you can learn about our free library resources; go to: https://www.pbsbooks.org/resource-form. Plus, you can explore: pbsbooks.org/resources.
To commemorate National Library Week, PBS Books will present two special programs:
📅 Wednesday, April 9 at 8 p.m. ET – PBS Books welcomes American Library Association (ALA) President Cindy Hohl for a vital discussion on the critical role libraries play in our communities, their historical significance, and the challenges they face today. Watch live on the PBS Books website, Facebook, and YouTube. Join here.<https://www.facebook.com/events/1353966449256381>
📅 Wednesday, April 23 at 8 p.m. ET – PBS Books presents a conversation with Dawn Logsdon and Lucie Faulknor, filmmakers of the new Independent Lens documentary, “Free for All: The Public Library.” This film explores how public libraries have shaped our democracy, evolving to serve diverse needs while facing ongoing challenges. Watch live on the PBS Books website, Facebook, and YouTube. Join here.<https://www.facebook.com/events/966665709005724>
Plus, PBS will air the “Free for All: The Public Library” documentary on Tuesday, April 29 at 10 p.m. ET.
PBS Books, a proud initiative of Detroit PBS, remains committed to supporting libraries and fostering a love of reading through our robust Library and Museum Engagement network of partners nationwide.
Thank you for your dedication to libraries and the communities you serve. We look forward to celebrating with you this April!
Best regards,
Heather-Marie Montilla
PBS Books National Director & Librarian
pbsbooks.org
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