Libraries Remember

I'm writing today to ask for a bit of free
publicity...

On September 11 each year, we keep our library open for the entire 24 hours as a symbol that libraries are antithetical to everything that caused the 9/11 tragedies in New York City.

We also try to provide some special programming, and this year we are so pleased to be able to present Marion Lazan, author of Four Perfect Pebbles, in an
Online Auditorium. She will speak for about 30 minutes, and then respond to questions and comments. We believe her story of tolerance, hope, compassion,
and kindness is a perfect way to commemorate Sept. 11.

This program is totally free of charge, and it will be open to anyone in the world with an Internet connection. How wonderful it would be to have participants from all 50 states, Canada, and other nations of the world. This may be one of the last
times children will have the opportunity to talk with a Holocaust survivor.
Although I'm working with no budget, I do have an enthusiastic staff, and we are publicizing the event as best we can through e-mail, but the job is overwhelming.
I'm hoping you will give mention to the event in your weblog. Notice in library weblogs would indeed help get the word out.

You can get all of the information at:
www.librariesremember.net and if you could refer people there, they will get their questions answered and find a place to register for the program.

Thank you very much for considering this request.

Bill Erbes
Assistant Director
Bensenville Community Public Library District
200 S. Church Road
Bensenville, IL 60106
630-766-4642