National Library Week - Free Screening: The Librarians

Schedule

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

The Strand - Watertown | Watertown, NY

Advertisement
Join us during National Library Week for a free screening of IndieLens Pop-Up's documentary: The Librarians - presented by WPBS in partnership with Mountain Lake PBS, Clinton Essex Franklin Library System, North Country Library System (NCLS), the Northern New York Library Network, and NYSED.
FILM DESCRIPTION: When Texas lawmakers seek to review a list of books, librarians find themselves on the frontlines of a national battle. Across the U.S., librarians face the impact of uniting against library collection standards that include restrictions on race-related and LGBTQIA+ content. Drawing on historical context, The Librarians explores the broader implications for education and public life.
The event will take place Thursday, April 23 at 6:00 pm at The Strand Theater in both Watertown and Plattsburgh, NY, with libraries throughout Northern NY hosting simultaneous watch parties (see list of locations below). Following the in-person screenings, NCLS will lead a panel discussion.
*Refreshments will be available for purchase from The Strand Theater concessions.
Admission is free & open to the public, but registration is required at wpbstv.org/events (Opens March 9)

The Strand Locations & Details:
The Strand Watertown - WPBS
Emcee: Angela Newman, Continuing Education Coordinator, North Country Library System
Featured Speaker: Lauren Moore, New York State Librarian

The Strand Plattsburg - Mountain Lake PBS
Emcee: Sarah Spanburgh, Assistant Library Director at Plattsburgh Public Library
Q&A Panelists:
Ben Carman, Library Director, Plattsburgh Public Library
Sarah Jennette, Head of Library Services, Clinton Community College
Tasha Nadge, Library Media Specialist, Plattsburgh High School
Suzanne Orlando, Senior Librarian, Adirondack Correctional Facility; Trustee, Tupper Lake Goff-Nelson Memorial Library
JJ Murnane, Founder, Show Up Community Activism Group

Library Watch Party Locations:
Cape Vincent Community Library
Constableville Library
Hay Memorial Library (Sackets Harbor)
Hepburn Library of Madrid
Keeseville Free Library
Keene Valley Library Association
Lowville Free Library
Lyons Falls Library (partnering with Brantingham-Greig Reading Center)
Macsherry Library (Alexandria Bay)
Massena Public Library
Mooers Free Library
Ogdensburg Public Library
Paine Memorial in Willsboro
Parish Public Library
Potsdam Public Library
Roswell P. Flower Memorial Library
Schroon Lake Public Library
Wells Memorial Library in Upper Jay
Westport Library
Advertisement

Where is it happening?

The Strand - Watertown, 136 Franklin St, Watertown, NY 13601-3318, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Icon
Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.
WPBS-TV

Host or Publisher WPBS-TV

Ask AI if this event suits you:

Discover More Events in Watertown

Spring & Summer Sale 2026
Fri, 01 May at 04:00 am Spring & Summer Sale 2026

Exhibition Hall - fairgrounds

Ages 12-17 Get Ready: Prom Kit
Fri, 01 May at 10:00 am Ages 12-17 Get Ready: Prom Kit

229 Washington St, Watertown, NY, United States, New York 13601

Deep roots & blooming moon circle
Fri, 01 May at 06:00 pm Deep roots & blooming moon circle

440 Coffeen street, Watertown, NY

Spring Barn Crawl Jefferson Co. NY May 2nd & 3rd
Sat, 02 May at 04:00 am Spring Barn Crawl Jefferson Co. NY May 2nd & 3rd

Jefferson County Fair - Watertown, NY

ART FOOD-DRINKS
2nd Annual Spring Market
Sat, 02 May at 04:00 am 2nd Annual Spring Market

Garland City Beer Works

ART FOOD-DRINKS
CYS Hiring Event
Wed, 04 Mar at 08:00 am CYS Hiring Event

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Watertown Thousand Islands

Toddler Story Time & Crafts
Wed, 04 Mar at 10:30 am Toddler Story Time & Crafts

229 Washington St, Watertown, NY, United States, New York 13601

Tinker Club
Wed, 04 Mar at 06:00 pm Tinker Club

Children's Home of Jefferson County 1704 State Street, Watertown, NY

Baby Story Time
Thu, 05 Mar at 10:30 am Baby Story Time

229 Washington St, Watertown, NY, United States, New York 13601

All Ages & Abilities Junior High & High School Art Show Opening Ceremony
Thu, 05 Mar at 05:30 pm All Ages & Abilities Junior High & High School Art Show Opening Ceremony

229 Washington St, Watertown, NY, United States, New York 13601

ART CRAFTS
Toddler Painting
Fri, 06 Mar at 10:30 am Toddler Painting

229 Washington St, Watertown, NY, United States, New York 13601

ART FINE-ARTS
Ages 6-12 Art Club
Fri, 06 Mar at 04:00 pm Ages 6-12 Art Club

229 Washington St, Watertown, NY, United States, New York 13601

ART
History Happy Hour
Fri, 06 Mar at 07:00 pm History Happy Hour

The Paddock Mansion 228 Washington St, Watertown, NY, United States, New York 13601

Living With Purpose
Sun, 08 Mar at 11:00 am Living With Purpose

Authentically You Healing Studio Paddock Arcade 1 Public Square Suite 14, Watertown, NY, United States, New York 13601

Online Watch Party: The Home-Scale Forest Garden
Mon, 09 Mar at 07:15 pm Online Watch Party: The Home-Scale Forest Garden

Watertown, NY

PARTIES ENTERTAINMENT
Ages 18+ Budget Bites To-Go: March
Tue, 10 Mar at 06:00 pm Ages 18+ Budget Bites To-Go: March

229 Washington St, Watertown, NY, United States, New York 13601

WORKSHOPS JOB-FAIRS
Program Info Sessions March 11 & 26
Wed, 11 Mar at 05:30 pm Program Info Sessions March 11 & 26

1220 Coffeen St, Watertown, NY, United States, New York 13601

From Sugarbush to Storefront
Thu, 12 Mar at 05:30 pm From Sugarbush to Storefront

Maplewood Sweets

WORKSHOPS
Beginner's Vegetable Gardening
Sat, 14 Mar at 09:00 am Beginner's Vegetable Gardening

203 N Hamilton St, Watertown, NY, United States, New York 13601

Crochet: Beyond the Basics
Sun, 15 Mar at 12:00 pm Crochet: Beyond the Basics

The Silver Cauldron

WORKSHOPS

What's Happening Next in Watertown?

Discover Watertown Events