September 11

Today marks the 6th anniversary of September 11th. By now you’re familiar with Estherville Public Library’s commitment to commemorating 9/11. Estherville P.L. has joined countless libraries across the country in sponsoring commemorative events on this date; Estherville stays open for 24 hours with special programming throughout the day. This year, Hawarden Public Library is commemorating the day with special adult programming, showing the motion picture United 93.

Since 2004, The September Project has been uniting libraries across the country and around the world in bringing attention to peace-keeping efforts, civics education, and humanitarian causes. “…The September Project encourages libraries and communities to come together in meaningful ways throughout the month of September. This is a grassroots effort to host public events in all libraries in all countries in September. Events explore issues that matter—like peace and freedom—and can include book displays, panel discussions, civic deliberations, film screenings, theatrical performances, community book readings, murals, kids’ art projects, and so much more. September Project events are free and organized locally. How can you participate? Organize an event at your library and tell us about it! We’ll post all events on this site as they develop around the world…”

The September Project has a really interesting blog. And it’s especially impressive to read about events that have been organized in other countries. In 2006, there were over 500 September Project events hosted by libraries in 30 countries. Read more here: http://theseptemberproject.wordpress.com/ And be sure to share news of your September 11 programs here...