Movie Screening:
TRIUMPH: Tampa's Untold Chapter in the Civil Rights Movement
Wednesday, September 16
11:00am - 12:00pm
Robert W. Saunders, Sr. Public Library
Ada T. Payne Community Room A & BJoin us for a movie screening of TRIUMPH: Tampa's Untold Chapter in the Civil Rights Movement.
Synopsis: Set in 1960s Florida, this powerful documentary uncovers a hidden chapter of the Civil Rights Movement. A courageous group of Black high school students organized peaceful sit-ins at a downtown lunch counter, sparking a wave of change across the city. Their actions grew into a movement that opened restaurants, theaters, pools, and beaches to all. Through firsthand accounts and historical footage, the film brings to life the voices of ordinary people who transformed their community—and helped reshape a nation. Recommended for Adults.
Robert W. Saunders, Sr. Public Library
Today's hours
We're open 10:00AM to 6:00PM
| Mon, Aug 17 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Tue, Aug 18 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Wed, Aug 19 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Thu, Aug 20 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Fri, Aug 21 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, Aug 22 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sun, Aug 23 | Closed |
This location provides Internet access through library computers and Wi-Fi connectivity. After-hours book drops are located at both the front of the building and in the parking lot. The branch is located just north of the historic Union Train Station near downtown Tampa.
This library contains many museum quality exhibits, including displays on the Civil Rights movement and the NAACP located in the lobby. The History of Central Avenue hallway features interactive touch panels, with both audio and visual elements.