Libraries Remember
September 11, 2010
Words Matter
September 11, 2010
Words Matter
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 sponsored by The Bensenville Community Public Library District |
Agenda
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The 24 Hours of September 11: Fall Book Sale Library Meeting Room
12:15 a.m.: The Max Clark Quintet Meeting Room
6:30 a.m.: Sunrise Commemoration Garden of Knowledge
8:00 a.m.: The First Four Hours Lifelong Learning Center
2:00 p.m.: Lakeside Flutes Lifelong Learning Center
Tickets are required for this event. They are free of charge and may be picked up at the Adult Reference
Desk at the library.
7:30 p.m.: An Evening with Mark Twain Lifelong Learning Center
Tickets are required for this event. They are free of charge and may be picked up at the Adult Reference
Desk at the library.
Click on the event for more information.
The 24 Hours of September 11: Fall Book Sale Library Meeting Room
12:15 a.m.: The Max Clark Quintet Meeting Room
6:30 a.m.: Sunrise Commemoration Garden of Knowledge
8:00 a.m.: The First Four Hours Lifelong Learning Center
2:00 p.m.: Lakeside Flutes Lifelong Learning Center
Tickets are required for this event. They are free of charge and may be picked up at the Adult Reference
Desk at the library.
7:30 p.m.: An Evening with Mark Twain Lifelong Learning Center
Tickets are required for this event. They are free of charge and may be picked up at the Adult Reference
Desk at the library.
