[Libs-Or] National Library Week program (April 22): PBS Books, Independent Lens, & ALA

[Heather-Marie Montilla]

Dear Library Partner,

National Library Week is rapidly approaching, and in celebration of libraries and their amazing work, PBS Books and Indie Lens Pop-Up is excited to share about an upcoming digital show: National Library Week: Celebrating Libraries & Librarians<https://www.facebook.com/events/945940741365773>, which premieres on Wednesday, April 22 at 8pm ET. The program features PBS Books and librarian Heather-Marie Montilla in conversation with American Library Association’s Executive Director Daniel Montgomery discussing the vital role of libraries in American life on our culture, civic life, and shared future. Topics include the PBS Independent Lens documentaries The Librarians, examining how librarians navigate today’s debates around access, education, and community values, and Free for All: The Public Library, which traces the movement’s inspiring history. The show also shares insights from filmmakers Kim A. Snyder, Dawn Logsdon, and Lucie Faulknor, highlighting libraries as enduring community anchors for knowledge, curiosity, and opportunity.

PBS Books offers FREE resource toolkits that libraries can share with their communities. The toolkit includes engagement guides with discussion questions, printable book lists, and more—everything needed to spark meaningful conversations and inspire learning at no added cost.

Share these FREE resources and empower your local library community: pbsbooks.org/resources<https://www.pbsbooks.org/resource-dashboard/> (go to The Librarians).  If you want more regular alerts about our work, please sign up, here<https://www.pbsbooks.org/resources/>.

WANT TO SHARE THIS PROGRAM TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK?
1. Promote this Virtual Program — Two Easy Options:
Option 1: Crosspost Content

  *   Libraries manually crossposting will find PBS Books content in the “Videos You Can Crosspost” tab in Meta Business Suite.
  *   Click here<https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/1fg4mcphz3xgcrcmvjnw8/Crossposting-Why-How-PBS-Books-8-2025.pdf?rlkey=7kwbt57xhaencea4nykmyh4lw&st=cieaz54x&dl=0> for helpful step-by-step crossposting instructions


Option 2: Share the Facebook Event Page

  *   Before the Event: Share the Facebook Event Page for each livestream on your library's Facebook page anytime prior to the livestream—encourage followers to RSVP.
  *   Day of the Event: Once the livestream begins on the PBS Books Facebook page, share the live video directly to your station’s page.
  *   Missed the Live Event? No Problem! Keep content fresh and continue engaging viewers even after the initial livestream.
     *   On Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/PBSBooks1/>,<https://www.facebook.com/PBSBooks1/> up to 30 days after the original broadcast
     *   On YouTube<https://www.youtube.com/@PBSBooks/featured> or the PBS App,<https://www.pbs.org/show/book-view-now/> <https://www.pbs.org/show/book-view-now/> anytime!


2. Maximize Engagement! Access our turnkey, <https://airtable.com/appGiWupHvBOFHdrL/shrBLWliDaYpIBfyN> ENGAGEMENT TOOLKITS<https://airtable.com/appGiWupHvBOFHdrL/shrcnY2cuJLwUklNg>—packed with event details, pre-written social copy, graphics, video promos, and more to make promotion effortless!

Do you need to preview the content before you share? We are here to help! Email me at hmontilla at pbsbooks.org.

Explore the full library anytime at PBSbooks.org<https://www.pbsbooks.org/> and follow along on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/PBSBooks1/>, YouTube<https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrDWWHCdTshVLNe6_xlArbA>, and Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/pbsbooks/>.<https://www.instagram.com/pbsbooks/>

Best,
Heather-Marie
Heather-Marie Montilla, MLIS & MPA
PBS Books

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