Movies on the Grass

For two years Kansas State University Libraries traveled outdoors to host thought-provoking documentaries and feature films on a variety of contemporary issues. The series title, Movies on the Grass, evokes both the casual spirit and physical location of this progressive program. This provocative film series is shown free-of-charge on Coffman Commons adjacent to Hale Library on the Manhattan KS campus. Taking the concept of library as place outdoors to create an alternative venue for social engagement and academic discourse successfully promoted the libraries to their patrons.