St. Joseph Persisterhood, local libraries to sponsor viewing of ‘The Librarians’ documentary
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- An award-winning documentary on a group of librarians who unite to combat book banning will be shown on the big screen for free this December.
The St. Joseph Persisterhood, Rolling Hills Library and St. Joseph Public Library are sponsoring a free viewing of the "The Librarians" on Dec. 10 at the Trail Theatre at 110 N. 9th St.
Directed by Kim A. Snyder, the award-winning documentary tells the story of a group librarians who find themselves on the frontlines of a national battle on book banning. The film had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in January and was officially released this October.
Doors and the Snack Bar will be open at 5:30 p.m. with the show beginning at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10 at the Trail.
Goodwill donations are encouraged.
Following the film, LaTonya Williams, SJSD board president, library board member and director of the Bartlett Center, will accept donations collected.
Platte County High School Library Director Valorie Stokes, Rolling Hills Library Director Michelle Mears and St. Joseph Public Library Director Mary Beth Revels will also be in attendance after the film to field questions about librarians/libraries at the frontlines in the fight against book banning.
