Hayner Library to Host Program about Native American Code Talkers and World War II [Video]

ALTON – History and culture combine at an upcoming program at Hayner Public Library District.

“Code Talkers: The Fascinating History of Native American Service in World War II” will share the story of the Code Talkers, Native American service members who used their native tribal languages to transmit messages on D-Day. From 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, community members are invited to Hayner Library’s Alton Square Mall location to learn more about these service members and their history.

“Part of the mission statement of the library is to bring educational and cultural programming to our patrons,” explained Mary Cordes, Hayner’s executive director. “I thought this kind of fits the bill on so many different fronts.”

Cordes explained that she was at a North Alton-Godfrey Business Council meeting when she learned of the Code Talkers. Grafton Mayor Mike Morrow shared information about them as he was talking …