This is the first full-length documentary film to focus on the work and lives of librarians. Using the entertaining context of American movies, the film will surprise people who may think they know what librarians do. American film contains hundreds of examples of librarians and libraries on screen -- some positive, some negative, some laughable and some dead wrong. The Hollywood Librarian is a blend of film clips, humor and critical analysis of the popular image of librarians. This film will increase the viewer’s awareness of the complex and democratic nature of libraries in the age of technology. Celebrate National Library Week by going to this film and visiting the library in your community.

The Concord Public Library Foundation will host a panel of librarians and audience discussion following a 6:30 PM viewing of the film on Thursday April 16. Panelists include: Patricia Immen (Concord Public Library), Nancy Keane (Rundlett Middle School Library); Michael York (NH State Library) and Stephen Ambra (NH Technical Institute