America’s Libraries Video
ALA Graphics | Library Use and Technology | Available
product number: 52910100
Narrated by Whoopi Goldberg. Use this uplifting video and accompanying tipsheet as a discussion trigger for libraries, schools, fundraising efforts, ESL and literacy programs, library advocacy, and much more! Also perfect as a gift for a library-loving friend or colleague. Guaranteed to warm hearts, lift spirits, and bring home the message that libraries really do change lives. Since the turn of the century, millions of people from all over the world have passed through the doors of a public library on their way to the American dream. Combining early 20th century immigrant footage with contemporary experiences of immigrant children, teens, and parents, this insightful film was shot on location in libraries from coast to coast. Watch as the camera follows ordinary people into the world of public libraries. Experience in vivid detail the hopes, dreams, and hidden dramas that make libraries come alive! Running time: approximately 18 minutes.
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