Maryland Libraries Together

Maryland Libraries Together

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Maryland’s public libraries have a strong commitment to creating opportunities for community members to come together and develop a cross-cultural understanding of topics that impact daily life. Maryland Libraries Together is a collaboration to engage communities in enriching educational experiences that advance an understanding of the issues of our time.​ These events are hosted by individual public library systems and made available to all Marylanders through the Maryland Libraries Together series.​


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Film Discussion - Free For All: The Public Library

​Date: May 13, 2025

Time: 7 to 8:15 p.m.

Location: ​Virtual​

Registration: ​Required

​​Maryland Libraries Together, Howard County Library System an​d Maryland Public Television (MPT) are partnering on a statewide virtual event to discuss the new documentary Free For All: The Public Library. The documentary focuses on how public libraries helped shape the country. Marylanders are urged to view the documentary when it premieres on MPT on April 29, or view it online in anticipation of the event. 

Numerous library systems throughout the state are partnering with MPT to show the documentary this spring as part of the Indie Lens Pop-Up series, which brings people together for film screenings and conversations. Featuring documentaries seen on PBS's Independent Lens, Indie Lens Pop-Up brings local residents, leaders and organizations together to discuss a variety of important topics. A list of Maryland screenings of Free For All: The Public Library can be found on the MPT website.​

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Tim Pratt, Communications Manager
Maryland State Library Agency
443-695-6772​
Email: timothy.pratt@maryland.gov