The Peru Gazette

Plattsburgh, NY — 9/24/2026 — Mountain Lake PBS with Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library System (CEFLS) is excited to announce the Tuesday Movie Club, a new monthly screening series at libraries across the region. Films from PBS favorites like POV and Independent Lens will be paired with thoughtful community discussion. The first film isHow to Build a Library on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.

Inspired by the format of book clubs, community members are invited to join in for the screening, and then stick around to talk about the film with thoughtful discussion questions.

“Libraries and public media are natural partners, sharing a mission to serve communities with free access to information,” said Jennifer Kowalczyk, Director of Engagement and Marketing, Mountain Lake PBS. “There’s something powerful about watching a film in a room full of neighbors, rather than alone on a screen. We can’t wait to bring public media’s best documentaries into these trusted spaces.”

“Libraries provide opportunities for people to discover new ideas and connect with others. We’re excited to partner with Mountain Lake PBS to bring engaging films and meaningful conversations to libraries across our region,” said Anja Bouchard, Coordinated Outreach Librarian, CEFLS.

The first film to be featured on Tuesday, Sept 29, How to Build a Library, is the story of two intrepid Nairobi women as they take on an ambitious task: transforming a formerly whites-only library into a vibrant cultural hub for the whole community. Along the way, they confront the lingering ghosts of Kenya’s colonial past and ask hard questions about how a place shaped by history can become a space that belongs to everyone.

Eight libraries across the region will be hosting events with How to Build a Library:

Admission is free, and open to everyone.

Tuesday Movie Club hosts an event on the third Tuesday of every month. Upcoming films include Remake (October 20), and Arrest the Midwife (November 17). More information at https://mountainlake.org/movieclub.

This program is made possible by a grant from American Documentary | POV, with funding provided by the National Endowment for the Arts.

About Mountain Lake PBS
Mountain Lake PBS, based in Plattsburgh, New York, is the public media station serving the Adirondacks, Champlain Valley, and Quebec. For nearly 50 years, the station has delivered trusted news, educational resources and cultural programming that reflect and connect the communities it serves. The mission of Mountain Lake PBS is to inspire and enrich people and communities through meaningful entertainment, education and public engagement.

About Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library System
The Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library System is a non-profit federated library system serving 32 public libraries and reading centers in Clinton, Essex, and Franklin Counties.

CEFLS strengthens public library service across the region by helping member libraries provide their communities with greater access to resources, services, technology, and learning opportunities. Through cost-effective resource sharing, professional development, advocacy, and support for library directors and staff, CEFLS supports libraries in meeting the diverse needs of the communities they serve.