Welcome April!

Hello visitors! Happy Spring!

APRIL is POETRY MONTH!

National Poetry Month, which takes place each April, is a celebration of poetry introduced in 1996 and organized by the Academy of American Poets as a way to increase awareness and appreciation of poetry in the United States. The Academy of American Poets' website Poets.org serves as a hub for information about local poetry events during the month. The organization also provides free educational resources to teachers for classroom celebrations, and commissions an annual festival poster.^[1]

National Poetry Month was inspired by the success of Black History Month, held each February, and Women's History Month, held in March. In 1995, the Academy of American Poets convened a group of publishers, booksellers, librarians, literary organizations, poets, and teachers to discuss the need and usefulness of a similar month long holiday to celebrate poetry.^[3] The first National Poetry Month was held in 1996. (Reference: Wikipedia)

Come on in to the library and browse our fantastic poetry selections!

 

The Battle of the Books Competition is finally upon us! 19 of our West Bath 4th & 5th grade participants have been attending weekly, after school book club meetings to practice and prepare for the big RSU1 show down! Lots of excellent book discussions and practice activities are in full swing! 

When: Thursday, April 2nd 
Where: Phippsburg Elementary School
Time: 6:30
So, come and root us on as we compete in this exciting celebratory event...the culmination of a wonderful year reading fabulous Maine Student Book Award books!

Have a great month!
Mrs. D in the Library