\n<\/u><\/strong>Since World War II, every president, including President Obama, has designated March as Red Cross Month. Every eight minutes, the American Red Cross brings help and hope to people in need. Your library can support the mission by sponsoring a Red Cross Blood Drive in your meeting room or by offering a CPR or First Aid class for new parents during story time.<\/p>\n
National Women\u2019s History Month Youth Art Month NEA\u2019s Read Across America Day (March 2, 2016) Mem Fox\u2019s Birthday (March 5) National Quilting Day (March 19) World Water Day (March 22) Kate DiCamillo\u2019s Birthday (March 25) BONUS<\/strong> Nebraska Display\u2014On March 1, 1867, Nebraska entered the union and became the 37th<\/sup> state. This is a chance to get out and display all of your Nebraska History materials.<\/p>\n Follow me on Pinterest<\/a> for even more display and activity ideas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Spring is nearly here. Really\u2014the groundhog in Pennsylvania did not see his shadow, so spring is nearly here! I know it is hard to believe since we are still recovering from the Blizzard of 2016, but I am going to Continue reading March Display Ideas<\/span>
\n<\/u><\/strong>This month provides a time for reexamining and celebrating the wide range of women\u2019s contributions and achievements that are too often overlooked in the telling of U.S. History. This year\u2019s theme, Working to Form a More Perfect Union<\/em><\/strong>, honors women who have shaped America\u2019s history and its future through their public service and government leadership. Display biographies of famous American women. Go to http:\/\/www.nwhp.org <\/a>for more information and resources.<\/p>\n
\n<\/u><\/strong>The Council for Art Education administers Youth Art Month at the national level. Festivities take place annually, traditionally each March, to celebrate visual arts for grades K \u2013 12. The Youth Art Month Program emphasizes the value of art education for all children, encourages support for quality school art programs, and promotes art material safety. The 2016 national theme is The Power of Art<\/em><\/strong>. Collaborate with your local schools to feature student art work during the month of March. This type of activity is sure to increase your door count with parents and grandparents coming in to see the display.<\/p>\n
\n<\/u><\/strong>Hang on to your hats! It\u2019s time to gear up for NEA\u2019s Read Across America Day and go wild for reading! On March 2, tip your hat to Dr. Seuss and celebrate his newly discovered book, What Pet Should I Get?<\/em><\/strong> with creative acts of reading and learning for students of all ages. Click on this link for an 8-page Classroom Activity Guide<\/a>. See the CPLS Pinterest Page for Seuss-themed snacks and activities<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\n<\/u><\/strong>Display a group of Mem\u2019s books in the children\u2019s area along with her Ten Read-Aloud Commandments which can be found at http:\/\/memfox.com\/for-parents\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"Pot](\"http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/files\/2016\/02\/Pot-of-gold-224x300.jpg\")
<\/a>St. Patrick\u2019s Day (March 17)
\n<\/u><\/strong>Start with a green topped table with Irish books on it. Add a paper streamer rainbow, a poster board cloud and a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. The \u201cgold\u201d could be chocolate gold coins or plastic coins from Oriental Trading Company<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\n<\/u><\/strong>In June of 1991, in Lincoln, Nebraska, at the 22nd annual show of the National Quilting Association, a resolution was passed and the National Quilting Day was started. National Quilting Day is observed annually on the third Saturday in March. \u00a0It is a day that is celebrated around the country with special quilting shows, classes, open museums and much more. \u00a0This is a day to appreciate and to recognize\u00a0quilt-makers, along with all of their long labor, love and skill that goes into the making of each quilt. Display quilts made by your patrons along with books about quilting. You will find Patricia Polacco\u2019s The Keeping Quilt<\/em><\/strong> in the children\u2019s area.<\/p>\n
\n<\/u><\/strong>World Water Day is held annually on 22 March as a means of focusing attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. An international day to celebrate freshwater was recommended at the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED). The United Nations General Assembly responded by designating 22 March 1993 as the first World Water Day. Display books with the word \u201cwater\u201d in the title or books about this vital resource.<\/p>\n
\n<\/u><\/strong>Kate DiCamillo has written many books for children. Celebrate her birthday by displaying them with a bookmark listing the titles. Go to http:\/\/www.katedicamillostoriesconnectus.com\/resources\/<\/a> for Teachers\u2019 Guides, Activity Kits, and Discussion Questions.<\/p>\n![\"WashclothBunny440\"](\"http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/files\/2016\/02\/WashclothBunny440-150x150.jpg\")
<\/a>Easter (March 27)
\n<\/u><\/strong>Gather all your holiday material about Easter. Set up a display with books, DVDs, baskets, colorful cellophane grass, plastic eggs, and these cute washcloth bunnies. This is a very simple craft for your preschool story time. For complete instructions, go to http:\/\/www.auntannie.com\/Easter\/WashclothBunny\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n