Veterans Day Observed Reading Lists

Whether or not your library is closed today, everyone should have Veterans Day reading lists accessible to patrons and staff for people looking for reading suggestions. Posted online on websites, social media, in the building, etc...

Here are 2 examples from libraries that you can use in case you do not have a list ready. These lists can also make for a quick and easy display. By the way, just because Veterans Day was yesterday and today [observed] doesn't mean your displays need to only be up today. You can have them up all week. Many people won't even realize that they want a Veterans Day themed read until after the day passes:

• Chicago Public Library's Adult Fiction and Nonfiction Veterans Day List
• The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County's Veterans Day Recommended Reading List for All Age Levels

Also, don't forget that Veterans Day started as Armistice Day to honor the first anniversary of the end of WWI in 1919. That means we are currently celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the end of WWI, so WWI books are also a great option.  One of my favorites is  The Great War: July 1, 1916: the First Day of the Battle of the Somme by Joe Sacco. It is a wordless graphic novel and an immersive reading experience. I have a review with more details here.

These are all just ideas and suggestions. There are so many ways you can go with Veterans Day themed reads. And the good news, there will always be an option available on the shelf of a title that could fit the broad theme of Veterans Day reads from all across the library-- every reading level, every format, and from many diverse voices.

Even if all you do is put a few books up at whatever service desk you are working at, your patrons will appreciate it.

Speaking of, that last statement is a teaser for tomorrow's Call to Action post. But you will have to wait for that until tomorrow.