September 11, 2001: The Day That Changed The World

During this 22nd anniversary year, we would like 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. Join the library in never forgetting, but still looking forward.

On Sept. 11, 2001, Al Qaeda terrorists hijacked four passenger jets, crashing three into the Pentagon and both towers of New York City’s World Trade Center. The fourth plane, United Airlines Flight 93, crashed in rural Pennsylvania. The attacks resulted in more than 2,970 deaths and the destruction of the World Trade Center.

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Herrin City Library 9/11 Book List:

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Online Resources:

9/11 Primer:

Lesson plans, primary resources, and other educational materials have been curated by the Museum’s staff for this exhibition. These resources are available online at: https://www.911memorial.org/learn/resources/911-primer

Activities from Home

These are simple, collaborative art activities that focus on how people respond during difficult times. Each activity features background information, a materials list, and instructions and are available online at: https://911memorial.org/learn/youth-and-families/activities-home

Lesson Plans

Interactive lesson plans for students in grades 3 to 12 that address the 9/11 attacks and their ongoing relevance can be found online: https://www.911memorial.org/learn/students-and-teachers/lesson-plans

Library of Congress: Over the past year and in almost every section of the Library of Congress, staff have sought and received an abundance of original material including prints, photographs, drawings, poems, eye-witness accounts and personal reactions, headlines, books, magazines, songs, maps, videotapes and films.

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