MANSFIELD – The Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) has joined the educational organization Facing History and Ourselves to dramatically increase access to the themes and content in its national initiative “Choosing to Participate” with a set of 11 posters designed to encourage dialogue, engagement, respect, and participation in classrooms and communities.
The Mansfield/Richland County Public Library is now presenting this thoughtful exhibit on the 2nd-floor lobby of the Main Library through Aug. 30.
The posters are intended to inspire people of all ages to create positive social change.
The posters present the experiences of individuals and communities, explore the history and impact of racism and prejudice, and encourage viewers to consider the consequences of everyday choices — to discover how “little things are big” — and to make a difference in their own communities.
This exhibit is available for viewing at the Main Library at 43 W. Third St., Mansfield, Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday 1 to 5 p.m.
For all library information and resources, visit mrcpl.org.