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The Librarians

7.420251h 32mMovieDocumentary

As an unprecedented wave of book banning is sparked in Texas, Florida, and beyond, librarians under siege join forces as unlikely defenders fighting for intellectual freedom on the front lines of democracy.

DirectorKim A. Snyder
WritersX González·Leo Munoz
ProducersMaria Cuomo Cole·Jana Edelbaum

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PBSPBSKanopyKanopy
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Kim A. Snyder

SB
Suzette Baker
Self
BC
Becky Calzada
Self
CF
Carolyn Foote
Self
MH
Martha Hickson
Self
AJ
Amanda Jones
Self
MM
Marie Masferrer
Self
JM
Julie Miller
Self
WB
Weston Brown
Self
GA
Greg Abbott
Self (archive footage)

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The Librarians — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Librarians?

The Librarians is streaming on PBS and Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Librarians on Netflix?

No, The Librarians is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on PBS and Kanopy.

Is The Librarians on Amazon Prime Video?

The Librarians isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Librarians for free?

The Librarians is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.