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In the Moment

'Free For All' explores the public library's quiet revolutionaries

On today's show...

Funding for the South Dakota State Library has been up in the air for months. The library closed to the public two weeks ago, but as of last week, word came that about half of its federal funding was on the way.

We return to our March interview with Josh Easter. He discusses the programming that helps every South Dakotan access books (1:00 to 11:19).

The new PBS Independent Lens documentary "Free for All: The Public Library" premieres on SDPB TV 1 on Tuesday at 9 p.m. central, 8 p.m. mountain.

Filmmakers Dawn Logsdon and Lucie Faulknor preview how libraries have shaped communities and how communities have shaped libraries in their March interview (11:19 to 32:47).

Plus, Teacher Talk explores the benefits of exercise for your body and your brain. Jackie Wilber and Gina Benz talk about moving more to learn more (32:47 to 49:01).

Read the full Teacher Talk companion blog.

In the Moment
Lori Walsh is a special correspondent with SDPB and host of the "In the Moment" podcast.
Ari Jungemann served as a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.
Ellen Koester served as a producer of "In the Moment," SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.