150th ANNIVERSARY OF START OF CIVIL WAR

150 years ago today, the American Civil War started with the Firing on Ft. Sumter. This important event in American History has been chronicled in books, movies, TV series, and web sites. Of course the Library has many books, documentaries, and entertainment films--some on display in Adult Services. The Library of Congress is one good resource, especially of original material. The History Channel also has extensive material.

BEST BOOKS OF 2010 MEGALIST

Check out the Best Books of 2010 Megalist available from the Williamsburg (VA) Regional Library. It was compiled from various "Best" lists and Awards lists by Neil Hollands on their library literary blog, Blogging for a Good Book.

APRIL IS NATIONAL POETRY MONTH

National Poetry Month is always in April. Some ways to celebrate:
A-Poem-A-Day
Writer's Almanac Daily poem
Poetry daily
NaPoWriMo
Haiku
unusual poetic forms
more poetic forms
Poetry for Kids
Poetry Writing with Jack Prelutsky
Magnetic Poetry for Kids
Interactive Haiku