Come join us today at the Melville library as we celebrate Veterans day! With a special guest read along..
Ben and Amy learn why we honor veterans with a special holiday.
Discover the amazing story of Veterans Day, the day when we honor the brave people who have defended our country. Veterans Day is not like any other holiday. It has a fascinating history that children and adults will love to discover.
Start reading and discover…
* How in the world did Veterans Day get started, anyway?
* Why on Earth did Veterans Day used to have a different name?
* The unbelievably strange triple coincidences between Veterans Day and World War I.
* How an ordinary, unknown World War II soldier from Alabama changed Veterans Day forever.
* How Congress tried to change the very essence of Veterans Day — and how the American people fought to keep it the way it has always been.
* The most famous and important Veterans Day ceremony…and how you can be a part of it (even the President will be there)!
…and Much More!
So start reading and discover the incredible story of Veterans Day, the day we remember all the brave men and women who fought to make America great.
After enjoying these great books with the kids -enjoy our craft table to make some Thank You gifts for our attendiveterns.
Kids Crafts :
- popsicle stick
- wooden star
- blue paper
- paint,brush
- glue
Paint all your pieces and let dry. Assemble flag. Then glue blue square and after drying put the star in place.
Lisa s Everyday Life