(MURFREESBORO) Throughout the entire month of September, the Linebaugh Public Library at 105 W. Vine Street will feature an exhibit called September 11, 2001: The Day That Changed the World.

Twenty years after the attacks, terrorism is more a part of our daily lives.

The events of 9/11 and its aftermath remind us that we may never be able to prevent all the actions of people intent on harming others, but we do have control over how we respond to such events. Whether by volunteering in our local communities, serving our nation in the military, caring for the sick, or through other efforts, all of us can help build the world in which we want to live.

As we witness history unfolding in our own time, the ways we choose to respond—both large and small—can demonstrate the best of human nature after even the worst of days.

The month long exhibit at Linebaugh includes a downloadable educational exhibition that presents the history of 9/11, its origins, and its ongoing implications through the personal stories of those who witnessed and survived the attacks. Told across 14 posters, this exhibition includes archival photographs and images of artifacts from the Museum’s permanent collection. It explores the consequences of terrorism on individual lives and communities at the local, national, and international levels, and encourages critical thinking about the legacies of 9/11.

This 9/11 Memorial & Museum curated exhibition reflects the core pillars of commemoration, education, and inspiration as we prepare to observe the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

9/11 Memorial & Museum President and CEO Alice M. Greenwald said, “During this 20th anniversary year, it is our privilege to share these lessons with a new generation, teach them about the ongoing repercussions of the 9/11 attacks and inspire them with the idea that, even in the darkest of times, we can come together, support one another and find the strength to renew and rebuild.”

Linebaugh Branch Manager Carol Ghattas shared, “Though difficult, especially in light of current events, it is crucial for the events of 9/11 to be remembered by those who lived through them and shared with those who were born in the subsequent years. As a public space, the library is a good place for this exhibit to be shared with our community. I hope many will take the opportunity to visit the exhibit and reflect on that tragic time.”

The exhibit will be on display at Linebaugh throughout the month of September. For more information, call 615-962-7424 or visit www.rclstn.org.