In 2005, two librarians, David Silver and Sarah Washburn, established The September Project for libraries across the country to commemorate the events of September 11 by celebrating and exploring the thems of democracy, citizenship, and patriotism. Around the world, libraries have been joining the project every year with a variety of September events that highlight the library's place in their community.
Mildred Johnson Library has participated in this every year by focusing on the First Amendment to the US Constitution and setting up events and displays that discuss censorship and the citizen's place in a democracy. We focus on Constitution Day, September 17, and Banned Books Week, the last week in September. The past two years we have enjoyed visits from the Traces Museum bus and its exhibits about prisoners of war, as well. This year we will be participating with the Twin Towns One Book Project in The Big Read.
You can see what other communities are doing at
http://www.theseptemberproject.org/
