Name: Free Screening of The Librarians
Start: 2026-04-22T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-04-22T20:30:00-05:00
Location: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library

Join Prairie Public, in partnership with ACLU of North Dakota and Bismarck Veterans Memorial Library, for an Indie Lens Pop-Up screening of The Librarians. A community-driven conversation will follow.
🎬 About the Film
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.
📅 WHEN
Wednesday, April 22
Doors at 6 p.m. | Screening at 6:30 p.m. | Discussion to follow
📍 WHERE
Bismarck Veterans Memorial Library
This event was made possible by the generous support of ITVS.
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About Prairie Public
Prairie Public, a nonprofit public media organization and member station of PBS and NPR, provides content and services utilizing television, radio, and digital platforms. Prairie Public is headquartered in Fargo, North Dakota, and serves the state of North Dakota, northwestern Minnesota, and southern Manitoba.
About Indie Lens Pop-Up
For more than 20 years, the award-winning Indie Lens Pop-Up program has partnered with local organizations across the country to bring people together for film screenings and community-driven conversations. Inspired by the documentaries featured on PBS’ INDEPENDENT LENS, Indie Lens Pop-Up is a space for sharing ideas and making connections that shape our understanding of ourselves and the world around us. Since its inception in 2005, nearly half a million participants have come together at Indie Lens Pop-Up events to discuss issues that impact local communities.