Upcoming Events
Louisiana on the Homefront: Community Digitization Event
Following a highly successful tour to 50 libraries from 2021 to 2023, Americans and the Holocaust, a traveling exhibition from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and the American Library Association, will visit an additional 50 libraries from 2024 to 2026.
We will host the exhibit, along with a series of related events, from December 5, 2025 though January 10, 2026 at the East Regional Library, 160 West Campus Drive in Destrehan.
The exhibit examines the motives, pressures and fears that shaped Americans’ responses to Nazism, war, and genocide in Europe during the 1930s-1940s. It also addresses important themes in American history, exploring the many factors that influenced decisions made by the U.S. Government, the news media, organizations, and individuals as they responded to Nazism.
Noteworthy Events
Louisiana On The Homefront: A Community Digitization Event
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Wednesday, July 23 from 3pm to 6pm
East Regional Library in Destrehan
Saturday, August 16 from 10am to 1pm
West Regional Library in Luling
Also by appointment.
Do you have a letter, article, or photograph that tells the story of the 1930s and '40s? We want to bring these personal pieces of history to life and share them in an upcoming display in conjunction with the Americans and the Holocaust traveling exhibition.
How to contribute:
- Gather your materials (letters, newspapers, photographs, etc.).
- Bring your materials to the library on scanning days.
- We will collect your materials, digitize them, and return them to you at your preferred library branch.
For more information about this community project and how to contribute, click here or call Maria Bilello at 985-764-9643 x108.
Exhibition Open to the Public
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Friday, December 5, 2025 - January 10, 2026
East Regional Library in Destrehan
Exhibition is open to the public during regular operating hours Monday – Saturday. Average viewing time is 30 minutes. Please be aware that field trips and activities will also be occurring the following dates and times:
December 8 - 9:00am to 11:30am
December 9 - 9:00am to 2:00pm
December 10 - 9:00am to 11:30am
December 11 - 9:00am to 2:00pm
December 15 - 9:00am to 2:00pm
December 16 - 9:00am to 2:00pm
December 17 - 9:00am to 2:00pm
December 18 - 9:00am to 2:00pm
For more information about the exhibit or for questions about booking a guided tour for your group, call Maria Bilello at 985-764-9643 x108.
Exhibit Sponsors
Americans and the Holocaust: A Traveling Exhibition for Libraries is an educational initiative of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and the American Library Association.
Americans and the Holocaust was made possible by the generous support of lead sponsor Jeannie & Jonathan Lavine. Additional major funding was provided by the Bildners — Joan & Allen z”l, Elisa Spungen & Rob, Nancy & Jim; and Jane and Daniel Och. The Museum's exhibitions are also supported by the Lester Robbins and Sheila Johnson Robbins Traveling and Special Exhibitions Fund, established in 1990.
About the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
A nonpartisan, federal educational institution, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is America’s national memorial to the victims of the Holocaust dedicated to ensuring the permanence of Holocaust memory, understanding and relevance. Through the power of Holocaust history, the Museum challenges leaders and individuals worldwide to think critically about their role in society and to confront antisemitism and other forms of hate, prevent genocide, and promote human dignity. For more information, visit ushmm.org.
About the American Library Association
The American Library Association (ALA) is the foremost national organization providing resources to inspire library and information professionals to transform their communities through essential programs and services. For more than 140 years, the ALA has been the trusted voice for academic, public, school, government and special libraries, advocating for the profession and the library’s role in enhancing learning and ensuring access to information for all. For more information, visit ala.org.