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The history and significance of the public library

The Walnut Hills branch of the Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library.
Becca Costello
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WVXU
The Walnut Hills branch of the Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library.

Libraries have been a cherished resource for generations. But in recent years public libraries have come under fire.

A new documentary “Free for All: The Public Library” premieres on PBS and locally on CET April 29. It tells the story of the idea of a place where anyone can enter for free and explore a world of ideas.

On Cincinnati Edition, we discuss what libraries mean to our nation and our local community, and the threats of book bans and funding cuts.

Guests:

  • Dawn Logsdon, filmmaker
  • Paula Breem-Heeger, director, Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County

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