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Free For All: The Public Library In-Person

🎬 Film Screening + Conversation Panel + Coffee & Pastries!

Join us for a special screening of Free for All: Inside the Public Library — a PBS documentary celebrating the history, impact, and essential role of libraries in our communities.

🗣️ After the film, stay for our Conversation Panel – a discussion on practical ways to advocate for your local library, featuring leaders in the field:

PANELISTS:
Kate Davis – Assistant Director, Jersey City Free Public Library
Jennie Pu – Library Director, Hoboken Library
Brett Bonfield – Executive Director, NJLA
Moderated by: Jordan Hernandez – Completely Booked, JC Book Advocate & Influencer

☕ Enjoy coffee & pastries courtesy of Hidden Grounds Coffee while connecting with fellow library lovers.

📅 Tuesday, April 30 | 6–8PM
📍 472 Jersey Ave – 4th Floor Multipurpose Room
🎟️ Free & open to all!

Date:
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Time:
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
PGML - Fourth Floor Multipurpose Room
Audience:
  Adults (19+)     Children (6-11)     Early Childhood (0-5)     General (All)     Young Adults (12-18)  
Categories:
  April  

Registration is required. There are 70 seats available.

Event Organizer(s)

Kate Davis
Kevin Ortiz