
From service dogs to help cope with physical and mental disabilities to World War I Veterans sharing their story for the first time, these books provide a wide range of main characters and perspectives on what life is like when you have made a pledge to protect, to defend and to serve. The library is also developing regular programming for veterans and is dedicated to being a safe place with resources for everyone, including those who have protected and served our fine country.īelow is a selection of books for all ages about military life – before, during, and after war. As we all know, not all superheroes wear capes. The Warrior Ink Photographic Exhibit, opening April 8th, features professional photographs of tattoos belonging to local veterans and the meaningful stories behind them. That’s why the partnership with local veterans has been an especially meaningful endeavor for library staff.

Whilst organizing books and organizing battlefield strategy are vastly different, at the core, both are motivated by helping and serving others. This sense of civic duty shared by another special profession: military personnel and veterans. They are driven to create an amazing library whilst being responsible stewards of community resources. Hardcover: 24 pages Publisher: Two Lions (2010) Language: English ISBN-13: 978-0-7614-5713-8 SRP: 12.99 Ages 3-8 Rating: I spotted Hero Dad in a TV ad for the Wounded Warriors Project. Librarians use their organizational skills and knowledge to help people find the resources they need for work, school and play. At its core, librarianship is a helping profession with a focus on serving the community.
