The Ohio Wesleyan community is invited to view September 11, 2001: The Day That Changed the World, an exhibition of 14 posters that presents the history of 9/11, its origins, and its ongoing implications through the personal stories of those who witnessed and survived the attacks.
The exhibition, curated by the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, is on display now at all four Delaware County District Library sites through Sept. 14. The Main Library, 84 E. Winter St., is within easy walking distance from the University.
According to the exhibition description: “Twenty years after the attacks, with terrorism still a threat today, the events of 9/11 and its aftermath remind us that we may never be able to prevent all the actions of people intent on harming others, but we do have control over how we respond to such events. Whether by volunteering in our local communities, serving our nation in the military, caring for the sick, or through other efforts, all of us can help build the world in which we want to live. As we witness history unfolding in our own time, the ways we choose to respond—both large and small—can demonstrate the best of human nature after even the worst of days.”
The Delaware County District Library also has compiled a list of resources for readers to learn more and remember the anniversary. Additionally, each branch has created its own display of books and more to commemorate the day. The Delaware Main Library is presenting a photo montage, fire equipment from the Delaware Fire Department, an origami paper crane craft, and a “Tree of Hope” where patrons may write their hopes on leaves and add them to the tree.
Resources
- Adult Titles: Remembering 9/11
- Young Readers Titles: Remembering 9/11
- Adult Titles: Printable Booklist
- Young Reader Titles: Printable Booklist
Read more about the 9/11 exhibition and check library hours at https://www.delawarelibrary.org.
Source: University Communications.
Contact: Delaware County District Library at askus@delawarelibrary.org.