Veterans Day Display Idea for Libraries

Many thanks to Darcus Smith, of Metropolitan Library System's Edmond Library in Oklahoma, who shares a successful idea for honoring military veterans on Veterans Day:

Last winter we had an awesome three-tier display for Veterans Day (November 11th) that featured books about all branches of the military. In addition, we invited our library patrons to write the names of their loved ones who had served in the military on white stars, so others could read their names. 

The picture here is an early shot, but as word spread, the tiers were full and it became a huge, beautiful display of white stars. This idea could also be adapted for Memorial Day - there's so much that can be done in remembrance of our veterans.


BookBrowse suggests the following non-fiction titles:

• The Fighters by C. J. Chivers
• Presidents of War by Michael Beschloss
• Code Girls by Liza Mundy
• Thank You for Your Service by David Finkel
• Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand

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