The Goffstown Public Library invites you to participate in
The September Project, a world-wide grass-roots effort to promote
dialogue about topics such as democracy, freedom and citizenship.
Prompted by the events of September 11, 2001, more than 1,100 libraries
in 34 countries have hosted civic
events and activities as part of this initiative since 2004.
We are pleased to be hosting several programs, and are especially
excited about our community-wide project entitled Wishes
For Our World.
Wishes for Our World
As we approach the fifth anniversary of 9/11, we would like to help the
community remember the events of that
tragic day, as well as the more than 3,000 people who lost their lives.
Wishes for our world will be an opportunity for citizens of all ages to
stop and reflect
on their hopes for our world of today and their dreams for our world of
tomorrow.
Beginning on September 1st, we will ask local
businesses and community organizations to make
available pre-cut stars, provided by the library, upon which children
and adults may express their Wishes For Our World. Our goal is for the
community to complete 3,000
stars and 3,000 wishes, representing the lives lost on 9/11. As the
stars are completed
between
September 1st and September 11th, we will display them
throughout the community; on walls, windows, etc.
Film: The Guys (2002). Shown in place of our regularly
scheduled Independent Film Night.
Nick, a fire captain, who lost
eight men in the collapse of the World Trade Center, enlists help from
an editor, Joan, to prepare their eulogies. Nick builds a relationship
with Joan, who helps him put together the difficult, heartfelt speeches
that he must deliver with honor, humor and poise--all the while,
navigating his way through his own emotional response. 88 minutes.
Wednesday, September 6th at 7 pm
Film: Seven Days in September: a Powerful Story about 9/11 (2002)
This film includes footage from 27 different filmmakers who witnessed
and recorded the tragic events of that day. This film will play
throughout the day on Monday, September 11, 2006.
Community Vigil
There will be a brief vigil on The Common to mark the time of
the first plane hitting the North Tower of the World Trade Center in
New York City. More information to follow.
Monday, September 11th at 8:45 am
Libraries Remember: the Holocaust
Join us for a discussion with Holocaust survivor Marion Blumenthal
Lazan as she shares her story of courage, hope, and the will to
survive. The event will take place in an online auditorium, and we will
have a connection set up in the library. Discussion with Ms. Lazan will
follow. For all ages.
Monday, September 11th at 2 pm.
Civil Liberties vs. Security in Post 9-11 America
As the federal government continues to address new national security
issues in the wake of September 11, 2001, the uneasy balance between
security and civil liberties is receiving renewed attention. Presented
by Richard Hesse, Professor Emeritus at Franklin Pierce Law Center,
this lecture explores the important trade-offs and considerations
facing citizens and non-citizens alike. This program is made possible
through a grant from the New Hampshire Humanities Council.
Monday, September 11th at 6:30 pm
“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 level playing field,
preservation of heritage, and commitment to the future. Libraries
represent everything antithetical to that which gives rise to
misunderstanding, hatred, fanaticism, and terrorism. There can be no
more fitting tribute, no more appropriate commemoration of September
11, 2001, than for libraries across the United States to simply be
there.”--Bill Erbes, Bensenville Community
Public Library District, Bensenville, IL
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