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‘The Librarians’ to Premiere on PBS on February 9

‘The Librarians’ to Premiere on PBS on February 9

January 27, 2026

The Librarians documentary will premiere on PBS on February 9 as part of the network’s Independent Lens series. Directed and produced by Kim A. Snyder, the film follows librarians in Texas, Florida, and other states, as they unite to combat book banning in the United States.

The documentary will be available for streaming on the PBS app and PBS YouTube channel on the same day.

Upcoming film screenings in Canada:

January 31, 2026

February 27, 2026

March 1, 2026

March 2, 2026

(Via The Librarians)

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