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9/11 Remembrance Tree
2026-09-11 09:00:00 2026-09-11 18:00:00 America/New_York 9/11 Remembrance Tree Visit Christina's Corner in Youth Services to write a message of hope on a leaf to add to our remembrance tree honoring those who lost their lives on 9/11. All ages. Westlake Porter Public Library - Youth Services

Friday, September 11
9:00am - 6:00pm

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Visit Christina's Corner in Youth Services to write a message of hope on a leaf to add to our remembrance tree honoring those who lost their lives on 9/11. All ages.

Our remembrance tree is a symbol of hope and resilience, much like the Survivor Tree at Memorial Plaza in New York City. Write a message of hope on a leaf to add to to our tree. Leaves will remain on display through September 25.

Visit the 9/11 Memorial Wall in our lobby to view and touch a piece of steel from the World Trade Center. Visit the Makerspace to record your 9/11 story. Attend the live-stream of the Commemoration Ceremony.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | History and Genealogy | Arts and Crafts |

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Westlake Porter Public Library is an independent public library serving the residents of the city of Westlake, western Cuyahoga County and eastern Lorain County. The library is located at 27333 Center Ridge Road in Westlake, Ohio. Anyone who lives, works, owns property, or goes to school in Ohio can register for a free library card.

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