The September Project

Silver in San Francisco just reminded me about the September Project.

In 2004, we began the September Project to break the silence following September 11, and to invite all people into libraries to consider topics of patriotism, democracy, and citizenship. Initially, events focused on September 11 and largely took place on September 11. As the project evolved, events spread throughout the month of September and focused on issues of freedom and democracy.

This is the 5th year and The Seattle Public Library has participated all five years. I like what the the SPL website says:

The Seattle Public Library, a co-founder of The September Project, believes that public libraries - the largest, most accessible, and most democratic
institutions in the country - are the appropriate hosts for these events and a
natural venue to discuss these issues.

How will the library be participating? This says it better than I can:

"Seattle Public Library is hosting an exciting and provocative suite of events taking place in Central Library, Capitol Hill Branch Library, and Green Lake Branch Library. Events include a three-part, three-neighborhood discussion with Eric Liu and Nick Hanauer and their book The True Patriot; a film screening and discussion of The Corporal's Diary; a public talk by veteran British war correspondent Robert Fisk; and, in collaboration with Intiman Theatre, a dramatic reading from Robert Penn Warren's "All the King's Men."

Ah, a blog full of quotes. Guess I am not feeling loquacious today. But I am proud of my library!