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AMERICANS AND THE HOLOCAUST—BAND OF BROTHERS, EPISODE 9 SCREENING WITH PRESENTATION BY JANEEN RASTALL

The Lydia M. Olson Library was selected as one of 50 U.S. libraries to present the touring version of the Americans and the Holocaust special exhibition, which opened in April 2018 at the Museum in Washington, D.C., during the Museum’s 25th anniversary.

As part of the exhibition, we have partnered with the Peter White Public Library to show Band of Brothers, episode 9: "Why We Fight" on Wednesday, October 19th. Join us in the Community Room of the Peter White Library at 6:30 p.m. for the film screening.  

Why We Fight depicts the liberation of a Nazi Concentration Camp. Following the screening, presenter Janeen Rastall will share her father's (Colonel David E. Pergrin) memories on the liberation of the concentration camp, Dachau, while the 291st was attached to the 99th Infantry Division. She will discuss this event’s lasting effect on his life. This event is free admission. 

For more details, please visit https://lib.nmu.edu/exhibit/americans-and-the-holocaust-exhibit?fbclid=IwAR25PZhEAsQBJq7Le3Lj2JbF6mQVi8e6_0HbzVU_fpX3bFoY48ET3QnZ84M.

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AMERICANS AND THE HOLOCAUST—HISTORY UNFOLDED: HOW LOCAL NEWSPAPERS COVERED KEY HOLOCAUST EVENTS

The Lydia M. Olson Library was selected as one of 50 U.S. libraries to present the touring version of the Americans and the Holocaust special exhibition, which opened in April 2018 at the Museum in Washington, D.C., during the Museum’s 25th anniversary.

Samantha Pynnonen, Catherine Oliver, and NMU students will present a local initiative of the History Unfolded project on Thursday, October 20th at 7:00 p.m. in Room 224 of Harden Hall, Northern Michigan University. 

History Unfolded is a citizen historian initiative to gather data on how local newspapers mentioning the Holocaust. Participants look in local newspapers for news and opinion about 46 different Holocaust-era events that took place in the United States and Europe, and submit articles they find to a national database, as well as information about newspapers that did not cover events.  

For more details, please visit https://lib.nmu.edu/exhibit/americans-and-the-holocaust-exhibit?fbclid=IwAR25PZhEAsQBJq7Le3Lj2JbF6mQVi8e6_0HbzVU_fpX3bFoY48ET3QnZ84M.

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Charlie Chaplin's "The Great Dictator" Film Screening

Please join us this Wednesday (September 28th) at 6:30 pm at the Peter White Public Library Community Room (in the basement) for a screening of this landmark 1940 film.  As part pf the traveling Americans and the Holocaust exhibit currently at the Olson Library, we have partnered with the Peter White Public Library for a series of films and events.  

To read more about this film from the BBC: The Great Dictator: The film that dared to laugh at Hitler and from the Charlie Chaplin website.

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AMERICANS AND THE HOLOCAUST—"The Great Dictator" Showing

The Lydia M. Olson Library was selected as one of 50 U.S. libraries to present the touring version of the Americans and the Holocaust special exhibition, which opened in April 2018 at the Museum in Washington, D.C., during the Museum’s 25th anniversary.

As part of the exhibition, we have partnered with the Peter White Public Library to show "The Great Dictator" on Wednesday, September 28th. Join us in the community room at the Peter White Library at 6:30 p.m. for the viewing of the 1940 satirical comedy-drama film, starring Charlie Chaplin. No admissions fee will be charged.   

For more details, please visit https://lib.nmu.edu/exhibit/americans-and-the-holocaust-exhibit?fbclid=IwAR25PZhEAsQBJq7Le3Lj2JbF6mQVi8e6_0HbzVU_fpX3bFoY48ET3QnZ84M.

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The Lydia M. Olson Library will host an opening reception for Americans and the Holocaust, a traveling exhibition from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum that examines the motives, pressures and fears that shaped Americans’ responses to Nazism, war and genocide in Europe during the 1930s and 1940s.

The Lydia M. Olson Library was selected as one of 50 U.S. libraries to present the touring version of the Americans and the Holocaust special exhibition, which opened in April 2018 at the Museum in Washington, D.C., during the Museum’s 25th anniversary.

The library’s reception will feature remarks by Leslie Warren and Dr. Robbie Goodrich and a special opportunity to tour the exhibition. Light refreshments will be served, and all ages are welcome.

Dr. Robbie Goodrich will open up an attempt to develop a more complete understanding of how the term "genocide"—or comparisons to historical genocides—are (ab)used to promote specific political agendas in today's society.

Americans and the Holocaust will be on display at The Lydia M. Olson Library, along with a series of related special events, from September 15, 2022 to October 23, 2022. Admission is free.

Americans and the Holocaust: A Traveling Exhibition for Libraries is made possible by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and the American Library Association.

For more information about Americans and the Holocaust and a calendar of related public programs at The Lydia M. Olson Library, visit library.nmu.edu.

To learn more about the exhibition, visit ushmm.org/americans-ala.

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Books, journals and so much to show, take a library tour and learn ten things to know!

The Lydia M. Olson Library is home to many services and resources for NMU students. From books to virtual reality, there is a space for everyone. To learn about the many different offerings or familiarize yourself with the space, register for a guided tour on The Hub.

Tour Dates:

Friday, September 16th — 2pm
Tuesday, September 20th — 7pm
Wednesday, September 21st — 9am
Thursday, September 2nd — 6pm

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Join the Lydia M. Olson Library for Create at the Library!

This family-friendly Homecoming event will be held on the morning of Saturday, September 24th. Kick off the day with an early-morning story time led by the NMU Men and Women's Basketball teams, while enjoying delicious bagels. Later, join NMU alum Suzanna Schroeder and the Student Art Gallery for some fun crafting activities.

The Lydia M. Olson Library will also be hosting an Olson Open House, inviting past and present library workers and supervisors to reconnect and discuss upcoming library renovation plans with Kim Smalley and Leslie Warren.

Schedule of Events:
9:30am-10:30am: Bagels and Books
10:30am -11:30am: Crafting with Suzanna
11:30-12:30: Paper Art Project & Olson Open House

Please visit the Hub or the Lydia M. Olson Library website for more information.

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Support your community!

The American Red Cross will be hosting a blood drive on the main floor of the Lydia M. Olson Library from 10:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 14th.

While there has been a significant and encouraging response to the dire need for blood across the nation, the American Red Cross needs more people to give in the weeks ahead to recover from its worst blood shortage in more than a decade.

Considering the COVID-19 pandemic, the Red Cross employees have implemented added precautions to ensure blood drives and donation centers are safe for donors and staff.

If interested in donating, please visit the link below to schedule an appointment https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive.

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Stressed about exam week? Tired of staring at a screen? Relax through movement by joining a YOGALATES session at the Lydia M. Olson Library. 

On Monday, April 18th, PEIF Instructors, Charise and Lynne, will be hosting a relaxing YOGALATES session from 4:00-5:00 p.m. on the main floor of the library. 

It is a combination of yoga-flow and mat pilates set to great modern music. No matter your fitness level or exercise experience, this is a great course to practice stretches, balance, core work and intentional movement in all your muscles to gain strength and great posture. Yoga mats will be provided for the event. 

Grab a group of friends and find your namaste!

To register for the event, please visit the HUB.

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Historian, educator, and former First Lady of Northern Michigan University (2004–12) and San Francisco State University (2012–19), Phyllis Michael Wong, will be hosted by the Lydia M. Olson Library in Room 224 at 2:00 p.m. on Apr. 14, 2022.

The Phyllis Michael Wong Event will highlight Wong’s research and writing process during the creation of her novel, We Kept Our Towns Going: The Gossard Girls of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Discussing the influence of the H.W. Gossard factory on female workers within the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Wong shares the stories of the Gossard Girls who fueled the local economy and challenged societal expectations throughout the 20th century.

This event will be preceded by a presentation at the Marquette Regional History Center on Apr. 13, where Wong will discuss her novel in further detail.

Copies of We Kept Our Towns Going: The Gossard Girls of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula will be available for purchase at both the Lydia M. Olson Library and Marquette Regional History Center events. Audience members will also have the opportunity to engage with Wong in live discussions.

To register for the event or to learn more about Wong's novel, please visit The Hub.