Indie Lens Pop-Up Screening Featuring Free for All: The Public Library

In collaboration with the Des Moines Public Library and the West Des Moines Public Library, join Iowa PBS for a special screening of Free For All: The Public Library, a documentary by Dawn Logsdon and Lucie Faulknor. Following the film, Sue Woody, director of the Des Moines Public Library, and Traci Glass, director of the West Des Moines Public Library, will discuss the film and host a question-and-answer session. This special event is free to attend and registration is not required.

Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

About Free For All: The Public Library The documentary shares the story of the quiet revolutionaries behind America’s public libraries—from the women of the Free Library Movement to today’s librarians who continue to serve communities amid challenges like closures and book bans. Learn how this civic institution was built on the idea that everything should be free and open to all.

About Indie Lens Pop-Up: Indie Lens Pop-Up is a community series that brings people together for film screenings and conversations. Featuring documentaries seen on PBS's INDEPENDENT LENS, Indie Lens Pop-Up draws local residents, leaders, and organizations to discuss what matters most. Learn more at pbs.org/indielenspopup.