May 2008

National Prepare to Buy a Home Month
When buying a home it is better to begin by looking at your situation instead of jumping right into looking at available homes. Buying a home is often the single biggest expense/investment we make during our lifetimes. It’s good to have a strategy, for example, you might write down information concerning what kind of home you want and the needs it must meet. You might also look at what types of mortgages are available. This display includes several books to help you make an informed home-buyingdecision. 

National Stroke Awareness Month
This month is used to educate the nation and spread awareness about stroke prevention, symptom recognitions and recovery. According to the National Stroke Association in recent years the number of stroke victims has declined by several
thousand annually. With education and awareness you may be able to “Save a Life”. Our display identifies resources that may help you recognize and react to the signs of a stroke.

National Physical Fitness and Sports Month
National physical fitness and sports month is used to promote, encourage, and motivate Americans of all ages to become physically active and participate in sports.  It is also a great time to get your child more physically active and interested in sports, both to help combat childhood obesity and to simply keep your child more fit and healthy. Our display has some ideas on how to become more physically active.   

Get Caught Reading Month
Launched in 1999, "Get Caught Reading" was founded by former Congresswoman Pat Schroeder, President and Chief Executive Officer of AAP, the industry association representing book publishers. “Get Caught Reading” is a nationwide campaign to remind people of all ages how fun it is to read. Although, “Get Caught Reading” month is observed in May, the campaign is promoted throughout the year. “Get Caught Reading” is supported by the Association of American Publishers (AAP).

Family Wellness Month
May is Family Wellness Month, a time to make an effort to strive for healthy lifestyle choices. This exhibit showcases several book titles and pamphlets to help families develop good habits that positively impact the mind, body, and spirit.

Latino Books Month
Throughout the month of May, booksellers, librarians, and others in the book industry are encouraged to promote reading among Latinos in their communities, and to raise awareness of the variety of English and Spanish language books authored by Latinos.

2009: January, February, March, April, May.

2008: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November, December.