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Film Discussion: "The Librarians"

Held at Greenbelt Cinema – 129 Centerway, Greenbelt, MD 20770

Let’s dive into "The Librarians" together! The University of Maryland's (UMD) College of Information presents a free screening of this award winning documentary followed by a panel discussion at the Greenbelt Cinema. Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration is for interest only and does not guarantee admission.

"Librarians unite to combat book banning, defending intellectual freedom on democracy's frontlines amid unprecedented censorship in Texas, Florida, and beyond."

—From IMDb

1 hour 32 minutes in length

Panel Guests-

Moderator:
Andrea Lewis is the current President of Citizens for Maryland Libraries. Andrea has been a champion of libraries for decades. Her background in nonprofit management, public relations, programming, and fundraising includes work with organizations such as Folger Shakespeare Library, Scholastic, Public Library Association, Maryland State Department of Education, and Maryland State Library. She has spent nearly 30 years working in or with public and school libraries in Maryland and across the country through consulting and committee work. She lives in Howard County.

Panelists:

Lloyd Jansen, Public Librarian from Charles County Public Library, chair of the Maryland Library Association's Intellectual Freedom Panel

Stacey Nunn, Library Media Specialist at Baltimore County Public Schools, Past President of the Maryland Association of School Librarians

Robert Fernandez, Assistant Professor and Collection Development/Archives Librarian at Prince George’s Community College and Member, Board of Library Trustees, Prince George's County Memorial Library System