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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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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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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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The Lydia M. Olson Library is offering a free service to help you preserve your COVID-19 vaccination record. NMU students, faculty, staff, and community members are invited to take advantage of this free service.

After receiving the booster shot or final vaccination bring your card to Olson Library to make a laminated copy. You are welcome to bring family members' cards for lamination. We will copy the vaccination card and laminate the copy free of charge. Since it is unknown how the vaccination cards will be used in the future, and considering the introduction of booster shots, we are not offering to laminate the original card.

For community members and those without a university registered parking pass, we suggest to visit the Library on weekends or during Thanksgiving Break (Nov. 22-24), as there will be more parking available. For more parking information, visit NMU Parking Services. 

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The Lydia M. Olson Library will be hosting a Dark Fantasy Murder Mystery event after regular hours on Friday, October 22nd, at 6:00 P.M.

The registration link for the event can be found on the Hub at: https://cglink.me/2eb/r1312709.

Upon registering for the event on the Hub, you will receive future instructions on how to choose a character in your email. Registration will open on Wednesday, October 6th and will close on Wednesday, October 20th.

There will also be a costume and character contest for participants as well. Bring out your creativity and theatrics by dressing and acting in character (Covid face masks must be a part of the costume and worn). Separate prizes for best character costumes and acting will be awarded.