When New Orleans was battening down in the 1960s for the arrival of Hurricane Betsy, Dawn Logsdon’s mother was preparing by getting children’s books from the library to read by candlelight. “From that ...

In cooperation with Indie Lens Pop-Up, the Rock Island Public Library will host a preview film screening of “Free for All, The Public Library,” produced by ITVS, INDEPENDENT LENS. ‘Free for All: The ...

How public libraries shaped a nation and remain a beloved sanctuary for Americans today. Lucie Faulknor is an arts management and documentary film professional. Founder at Serendipity Films, LLC, she ...

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 ...