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XBox360 Games CHILDRENS SERVICES Apply for Library Card Board of Trustees Building History Circulation Policy Contact Information Driving Directions Hours Mission Statement Staff LIBRARY INFORMATION MONTHLY THEME - MARCH MADNESS March Madness While we're old told to beware the Ides of March, there are a number of events to look forward to in the third month of the year. Among them? Dr. Seuss' birthday, Women's History Month and St. Patrick's Day. During the course of March, we'll highlight these events and the materials the library has to offer for each occasion. Dr. Seuss' Birthday On March 2, 1094, Theodor Geisel was born. During the course of his 87 years he wrote some of the most famous children’s books. These books have been made into classic movies, some which are shown every year. Never heard of him? What if you were to learn that his middle name was Seuss? In March we celebrate the birth, life and works of Dr. Seuss. We also explore how his art inspired others to pay homage to him in a variety of ways. Seussville , the website for all things Seussian. Learn about the man who created Whoville, The Grinch the mischievous Cat in the Hat. You’ll also find games galore along with an everything Seuss store. Looking for a place to take a Seusscation? Try the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden. Located in Springfield, Massachusetts, the birth place of Dr. Seuss. Dr. Seuss’s step-daughter created the sculptures in the garden. The Memorial was created to honor the work of Dr. Seuss and to inspire those who visit the garden Towards the end of his life, Dr. Seuss and his wife resided in La Jolla, California. Four years after his death the University of California at San Diego (UCSD) renamed their library the Geisel Library. They did so in recognition of both the Seuss’ contributions to the library and their dedication to improving literacy. Want to know what sort of Seuss materials reside at the USCD library? Click here to find out. Free Downloadable Seuss titles! Want to Download Dr. Seuss? You can download Green Eggs and Ham and The Cat in the Hat. Check out Seussian Titles Available at the Tappan Dr. Seuss: Great Story Teller In 1960, Dr. Seuss created the book Green Eggs and Ham using just 50 words. Bennett Cerf, the head of Random House Publishers had bet Seuss he could not do it. But Dr. Seuss always enjoyed a challenge. And he especially liked to write books that children who were just learning to read could enjoy. Wacky Wednesday! A baffled youngster awakens one morning to find everything's out of place, but no one seems to notice! Beginning readers will have fun discovering all the wacky things wrong on each page while sharpening their ability to observe, as well as to read. One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish "Did you ever fly a kite in bed? Did you ever walk with ten cats on your head?" Such are the profound, philosophical queries posed in this well-loved classic by Theodor "Dr. Seuss" Geisel. While many rhymes in this couplet collection resemble sphinx-worthy riddles, Seuss's intention is clear: teach children to read in a way that is both entertaining and educational. Women's History Month March is Women’s History Month. It highlights women’s contributions to events in history and contemporary society. The theme of this year’s celebration is “Writing Women Back into History.” This highlight’s the issue that woman are often ignored in historical writings of history. The National Women's History Project is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. This organization stresses the importance of young girls and women learning about women in history. It is their belief that every time this occurs, it has a positive impact on self-respect. Visit this website to learn more about Women’s History Month and the mission of the NWHP. In honor of Women’s History Month, the Smithsonian Magazine has selected a variety of articles and photo galleries about women’s accomplishments in society. If you're looking to visit local historic sites associated with Women's History, be sure to stop by Eleanor Roosevelt's Vall Kill Home Another worthy place to visit is the Women's Rights National Historic Park Interested in learning more? Try one of our books Moving the Mountain This is an unbiased, finely detailed account of the second wave of the women's movement in America. Rarely is history so emotionally compelling as in Davis's depiction of the struggles and anger of these activist women. In Our Time There once was a time when the concept of equal pay for equal work did not exist, when women of all ages were "girls," when abortion was a back-alley procedure, when there was no such thing as a rape crisis center or a shelter for battered women, when "sexual harassment" had not yet been named and defined. "If conditions are right," Susan Brownmiller says in this stunning memoir, "if the anger of enough people has reached the boiling point, the exploding passion can ignite a societal transformation." In Our Time tells the story of that transformation, as only Brownmiller can. When Everything Changed Picking up where her previous successful book, "America's Women," left off, Collins recounts the sea change women have experienced since 1960. A comprehensive mix of oral history and keen research, this is the definitive book about five crucial decades of progress. St. Patrick's Day St. Patrick's Day is an annual feast day that celebrates Saint Patrick (circa AD 385–461), the most commonly recognised of the patron saints of Ireland, and is generally celebrated on March 17th. Interested in attending the St. Patrick's Festival in Dublin this year? Their official site is the place to check out the varieties of activities ocurring this year. True and Imagined Tales of the Irish Irish America Those who harbor the desire to burn their auntie's lace curtains, secretly loathe Riverdance or relish the newfound clout of all things Irish will appreciate this unflinching look at the 20 million or so Irish Catholics in the U.S. Beginning with the potato famine of the 1840s and exploring the repercussions of the Irish Catholic diaspora in America, Boston Globe staff writer Dezell concludes that Irish Americans flourish on contradictions. The Night Before St. Patrick's Day Told in verse in the same meter as Clement Moore's classic Christmas poem, this title follows two children, who are wide awake the night before St. Patrick's Day, setting traps to catch a leprechaun. An Irish Country Girl Taylor returns to the world of Mrs. Kinky Kincaid, the unflappable housekeeper who looks after two frequently frazzled town doctors in the colorful Irish village of Ballybucklebo. "An Irish Country Girl" is another captivating tale by a true Irish storyteller. SITE SEARCH     2007-2010 - developed by Tektools       home        privacy policy        sitemap