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Watch the Independent Lens documentary The Librarians during National Library Week and participate in a post-screening discussion. 

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. (NR, 80 mins., 2026. Closed captions (CC) in English.)