The Journey Back is presented in partnership with the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, Herrin City Library will have two short virtual reality films available for viewing. Films will be viewable from October 22 – November 1, 2024. Please stop by or call the circulation desk to make a reservation. Walk-ins are welcome when available, but reservations are strongly encouraged. Must be 13 years of age and ages 13-15 must be accompanied by an adult. Maximum of 10 people may view at a time. Please allot 45 minutes for the viewing.

“Walk” with Holocaust Survivors through childhood hometowns and concentration camps as they share their stories of survival, creating an unforgettable experience. With “A Promise Kept,” journey to the notorious Auschwitz killing center and hear from Survivor Fritzie Fritzshall as she fulfills her promise to the 599 women who helped save her life. “Don’t Forget Me” bears witness to Survivor George Brent’s will to survive in the face of Nazi tyranny as he guides viewers through Auschwitz, Mauthausen, and Ebensee concentration camps. Run time for each film is approximately 15 minutes.

Please contact us at herrincitylibrary@gmail.com or call 618-942-6109 if you have questions. This event is free and open to the public and presented by the Herrin History Room in partnership with the Illinois Holocaust Museum. 

Journey Back: Remembering the Holocaust

October 22 – November 1, 2024

10 person at a time: Must be 13 years of age or older. Ages 13-15 must be accompanied by an adult. Special times may be arranged for educators. Please contact the library if you are an interested educator.

Times Available: sign up at the cirulation desk or call the library (618-942-6109) to reserve your time.

Tuesday, October 22nd: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Wednesday, October 23rd: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Thursday, October 24th: 11:oo am – 5:00 pm

Monday, October 28th: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Tuesday, October 29th: 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Wednesday, October 30th: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Thursday, October 31st: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Friday, November 1st: 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm