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This event is in the "East Regional Library" group

Americans and the Holocaust Opening Reception

5:30pm–8:00pm
East Regional Library
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Americans and the Holocaust, Special Guest
Event Details:

Please join us at an Opening Reception for the Americans and the Holocaust Traveling Exhibition

The exhibition will be open for viewing beginning at 5:30pm. 

This event is in the "East Regional Library" group

Japanese American Incarceration During WWII

6:00pm–7:00pm
East Regional Library
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Americans and the Holocaust
Event Details:

Join Assistant Curator of the National WWII Museum Brandon Daake as he discusses the illegal imprisonment of Japanese Americans during World War II.

This event is in the "East Regional Library" group

Confronting Holocaust Denial: Why Truth Matters

6:00pm–7:00pm
East Regional Library
Adults
Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Americans and the Holocaust
Event Details:

The Holocaust is one of the most thoroughly documented events in history. Yet, there are still groups who deny that it happened or try to downplay its scale. 

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Designed for Adults

This event is in the "East Regional Library" group

The Ancient and Medieval Roots of Antisemitism

6:00pm–7:00pm
East Regional Library
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Americans and the Holocaust
Event Details:

This lecture traces the origins of antisemitism from antiquity through the medieval period, revealing how centuries-old prejudices laid the foundation for modern tragedies.

This event is in the "East Regional Library" group
This event is in the "St. Rose Branch" group
This event is in the "Norco Branch" group
This event is in the "West Regional Library" group
This event is in the "Paradis Branch" group
This event is in the "Hahnville Branch" group
This event is in the "Planetarium" group

Library Closed - Christmas Holiday

All Day 12/24–12/25
Closing
Branches:
East Regional Library, St. Rose Branch, Norco Branch, West Regional Library, Paradis Branch, Hahnville Branch, Planetarium
Description:

The library is closed for the Christmas holiday.

This event is in the "East Regional Library" group
This event is in the "St. Rose Branch" group
This event is in the "Norco Branch" group
This event is in the "West Regional Library" group
This event is in the "Paradis Branch" group
This event is in the "Hahnville Branch" group
This event is in the "Planetarium" group

Library Closed - New Year's Holiday

All Day 12/31–1/1
Closing
Branches:
East Regional Library, St. Rose Branch, Norco Branch, West Regional Library, Paradis Branch, Hahnville Branch, Planetarium
Description:

The library is closed for the New Year's holiday.

This event is in the "East Regional Library" group

Honoring Holocaust Memory Through Rescued Recipes with Chef Alon Shaya

6:00pm–7:00pm
East Regional Library
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Americans and the Holocaust
Event Details:

Join James Beard Award-winning Chef Alon Shaya for a powerful evening exploring the intersection of food, memory, and history.

This event is in the "East Regional Library" group

Book Discussion: Night by Elie Wiesel

6:00pm–7:30pm
East Regional Library
Teens, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Americans and the Holocaust, Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a discussion of Night by Elie Wiesel, as we examine the book’s themes and consider concepts from Americans and the Holocaust: A Traveling Exhibition for Libraries, currently on display. Teens and adults welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

Designed for Adults

Designed for Teens Ages 13 and Older

This event is in the "Community Outreach" group

Film Screening and Discussion: Casablanca

6:00pm–8:30pm
Community Outreach
Teens, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Community Outreach
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Americans and the Holocaust
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a screening of Casablanca (1943, PG,102 minutes) in conjunction with Americans and the Holocaust: A Traveling Exhibition for Libraries

Disclaimer(s)

Designed for Adults

Designed for Teens Ages 13 and Older

This event is in the "East Regional Library" group
This event is in the "St. Rose Branch" group
This event is in the "Norco Branch" group
This event is in the "West Regional Library" group
This event is in the "Paradis Branch" group
This event is in the "Hahnville Branch" group
This event is in the "Planetarium" group
Branches:
East Regional Library, St. Rose Branch, Norco Branch, West Regional Library, Paradis Branch, Hahnville Branch, Planetarium
Description:

The library is closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

This event is in the "East Regional Library" group
This event is in the "St. Rose Branch" group
This event is in the "Norco Branch" group
This event is in the "West Regional Library" group
This event is in the "Paradis Branch" group
This event is in the "Hahnville Branch" group
This event is in the "Planetarium" group
This event is in the "Virtual" group
This event is in the "Community Outreach" group
Branches:
East Regional Library, St. Rose Branch, Norco Branch, West Regional Library, Paradis Branch, Hahnville Branch, Planetarium, Virtual, Community Outreach
Description:

All library locations are closed for the Mardi Gras Holiday.

This event is in the "East Regional Library" group
This event is in the "St. Rose Branch" group
This event is in the "Norco Branch" group
This event is in the "West Regional Library" group
This event is in the "Paradis Branch" group
This event is in the "Hahnville Branch" group
This event is in the "Planetarium" group
This event is in the "Virtual" group
This event is in the "Community Outreach" group
Branches:
East Regional Library, St. Rose Branch, Norco Branch, West Regional Library, Paradis Branch, Hahnville Branch, Planetarium, Virtual, Community Outreach
Description:

All library locations are closed in observance of Good Friday.