New Brunswick Library to Screen 'Free for All' & Host Scavenger Hunt

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ (April 5, 2025) - The New Brunswick Free Public Library, in partnership with ITVS and INDEPENDENT LENS, will host an Indie Lens Pop-Up event on April 10 at 6:30 p.m. This event, at the library, 60 Livingston Ave., will feature the free preview screening of "Free for All: The Public Library," a documentary that explores the history and evolution of public libraries in America. Directed by Dawn Logsdon, the film highlights the contributions of those who shaped these institutions, particularly women, and delves into the ongoing battles for access.

Following the screening, attendees of all ages are invited to participate in a library scavenger hunt. This interactive activity will allow participants to discover the resources available at the New Brunswick Free Public Library. Light refreshments will be served. Registration for the event is required and can be completed at tinyurl.com/LibWeekNB.