Libraries Remember
September 11, 2009
September 11, 2009
Libraries represent the sum of all human knowledge, and they represent equal
access to that knowledge. Libraries represent freedom of expression,
celebration of diversity, a playing field that is level, preservation of heritage, and
commitment to the future.
There may be nothing more antithetical to terrorism, hatred, bigotry, and
fanaticism than the American Public Library.
We believe there can be no more fitting tribute, no more appropriate
commemoration of September 11, 2001, than for libraries to simply be there.
We invite libraries throughout the United States to join us. We propose that
libraries of every type, every size, and in every state, for those 24 hours, remain
open and conduct business as usual: facilitate communication, foster
citizenship, promote understanding, guarantee freedom of access to
information, and above all, on that particular day, stand with doors wide open as
a remarkable symbol of our freedom.
access to that knowledge. Libraries represent freedom of expression,
celebration of diversity, a playing field that is level, preservation of heritage, and
commitment to the future.
There may be nothing more antithetical to terrorism, hatred, bigotry, and
fanaticism than the American Public Library.
We believe there can be no more fitting tribute, no more appropriate
commemoration of September 11, 2001, than for libraries to simply be there.
We invite libraries throughout the United States to join us. We propose that
libraries of every type, every size, and in every state, for those 24 hours, remain
open and conduct business as usual: facilitate communication, foster
citizenship, promote understanding, guarantee freedom of access to
information, and above all, on that particular day, stand with doors wide open as
a remarkable symbol of our freedom.
Libraries Remember is a
project of:
The Bensenville
Community Public Library
District
200 S. Church Road
Bensenville, IL 60106
(630) 766-4642
Bensenville Community
Public Library Homepage
project of:
The Bensenville
Community Public Library
District
200 S. Church Road
Bensenville, IL 60106
(630) 766-4642
Bensenville Community
Public Library Homepage
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