A woman with red hair in a blue and white patterned shirt stands next to a Library Bill of Rights poster with black text and blue Roman numerals on a white background

Julie Miller with ALA Library Bill of Rights, featured in ‘The Librarians’

Credit: Courtesy of 8 Above & THE LIBRARIANS documentary, DP David Allen

Next week, Independent Lens presents a gripping, human look at the escalating wave of book bans unfolding across the United States and the courageous network of librarians on the front lines. Take a look at what’s coming up!

Independent Lens: The Librarians - Monday, February 9 at 11 PM 

The Librarians documents how library collection standards are shaping communities in the U.S. Beginning with book reviews in Texas, the film follows librarians, parents and students navigating debates over representation, education and censorship.

A man holding a Venezuelan flag.

FRONTLINE: Crisis in Venezuela - Tuesday, February 10 at 10 PM 

FRONTLINE looks at the dramatic fall of Nicolás Maduro and what’s next for Venezuela. With The Associated Press, the episode investigates the legacy of corruption, challenges to democracy, conflict with the U.S. and the fight over who will control the oil-rich country.

NOVA: Mammal Origins - Wednesday, February 11 at 9 PM 

The surprising story of mammal evolution begins long before the age of dinosaurs. Witness how some of our earliest ancestors survived global catastrophes, defying extinction and evolving into the vast array of mammals we know today – including us.

Austin City Limits: Leon Thomas - Wednesday, February 11 at 11 PM

Grammy-winning songwriter and chart-topping R&B innovator Leon Thomas takes the ACL stage riding a wave of acclaim for his now-signature blend of funk, soul and classic rock.