Paper Clips Documentary Showing

What does six million look like? 🕯️

In 1998, students at a small middle school in rural Tennessee set out to visualize the magnitude of lives lost in the Holocaust. What began as a class project—to collect six million paper clips as a symbol of remembrance—sparked a global response and became a deeply moving testament to the power of empathy, education, and youth-driven action.

This special event features a screening of the award-winning documentary Paper Clips, which captures the heart of this extraordinary project. The film offers a powerful look at how a single idea, rooted in compassion and curiosity, transformed an entire community—and inspired people around the world.

Following the film, Kimberly Thompson will lead a 30-minute discussion exploring the project’s legacy and its continued relevance in classrooms and communities today.

For ages 10 and up. Just drop in!
Seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Psst... event will pair perfectly with the Americans and the Holocaust exhibit, coming to BCPL September 28th–November 9th.

You may also like the following events from Bullitt County Public Library:

• This Thursday, 14th August, 10:00 am, Active 55+ in Mount Washington
• This Thursday, 14th August, 10:00 am, Tech for Tots in Hillview
• This Thursday, 14th August, 10:00 am, Gentle Stretch in Lebanon Junction

Also check out other Entertainment events in Mount Washington, Workshops in Mount Washington.