Monterey Public Library celebrates National Library Week with a free screening of the documentary film The Librarians on Saturday, April 25, 2pm-4pm in the library's community room.

About the Film

In 2021, a Texas state representative released a list of books to be removed from public schools, sparking a wide-scale review process of available books across the country. In response, a national movement of librarians facing job loss, criminalization, and harassment began organizing to resist legislative and cultural efforts that included restricting content centered on LGBTQIA+ or race related themes.

The film journeys across small-town USA, exploring the shared experiences of librarians and parents on the frontlines of this modern-day battle.