"Free For All: The Public Library" explores the inspiring journey of the trailblazers who turned a visionary concept into reality. Highlighting the foundational efforts of the women who spearheaded the "Free Library Movement," the narrative connects to contemporary librarians who continue to serve the community amidst the challenges of library closures and book bans. This documentary celebrates the establishment of a vital civic institution that remains accessible to everyone, where knowledge is freely shared and the doors are welcoming.
Show
Independent Lens
Episode
S26E16
Air Date
Apr 29, 2025
Season 26 Episodes
S26E01
One Person, One Vote?
S26E02
Make Peace or Die: Honor the Fallen
S26E03
Dallas, 2019 | Episode 1
S26E04
Dallas, 2019 | Episode 2
S26E05
Dallas, 2019 | Episode 3
S26E06
Dallas, 2019 | Episode 4
S26E07
Dallas, 2019 | Episode 5
S26E08
Minted
S26E09
Without Arrows
S26E10
The Strike
S26E11
The In Between
S26E12
Skin of Glass
S26E13
Bike Vessel
S26E14
Home Court
S26E15
WE WANT THE FUNK!
S26E16
Free For All: The Public Library
S26E17
Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer's
S26E18
And So It Begins
S26E19
Who is Michael Jang?