Poster Exhibit At John Jermain Library Will Commemorate 9/11

For those looking for a way to commemorate September 11 that allows for quiet contemplation and reflection, the John Jermain Memorial Library in Sag Harbor is providing a perfect opportunity.

Starting on September 9, the library will host an exhibition of posters titled “September 11, 2001: The Day That Changed The World.”

The exhibition, developed by the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, delves into the history of 9/11, including its origins and its ongoing implications, through personal stories of those who witnessed and survived the attacks.

During the silent exhibit opening, set for Thursday, September 9, from 6 to 8 p.m., video interviews with survivors and witnesses will be played while visitors explore the 14 exhibit posters. The exhibit itself will be a place for quiet reflection, with a dedicated space outside the exhibit available for conversations.

The exhibit will be on display in the Lower Level Program Room from September 9 through October 3; patrons may view the exhibit when the program room is not in use.

Arielle Hessler, the library’s program and outreach coordinator, said the library had been looking for a way commemorate the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks in a respectful way. The 9/11 museum worked with the American Library Association to get the word out about the exhibit, providing free access to the digital posters, which the Suffolk County Library Association printed for John Jermain’s exhibit.

The posters provide a detailed historical timeline of events, the ripple effects the attacks had and continue to have, and also include several personal stories from survivors, including eyewitnesses and first responders.

“We’re hoping the exhibit gives people time to reflect,” Ms. Hessler said. “It’s not only about what happened in the past — people who were affected are still alive today. It’s a way to reflect on it, even given the distance we have now, and to discuss it with neighbors and friends.”

The library will also have handouts from the 9/11 museum that provide a guide for parents on how to talk to their children about terrorism.

Registration for the exhibit opening is not required.

For more information, visit johnjermain.org and click on “events.”