Come see our red!

     If you thought red is one of our favorite colors, you'd be right!
     We have our red paper books and audio books out on display, not only for adults but for children too.  And the wonderful items we're showing this month in our lighted display cases in the front foyer are all red...great items like toys, flowers, jewelry, clothing, hearts, etc.  Our free bookmarks even have red writing.
     So, what's all this red about? 
     First of all, it's American Heart Month.  A time when everyone should be aware of how much they need their heart and how they should take care of it.  We have informational heart displays in the adult reading area to share with the public, and this coming Tuesday the 8th we will have Colquitt Regional Medical Center Corporate Health Nurses doing free blood pressure checks 9:30 to 11:30 a.m in the reading area.  Having your blood pressure checked is one of the easiest ways to find out how your heart is doing.  If you miss the 8th, plan to come in on Tuesday the 22nd.  The nurses will be back again from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
     Of course, another reason for our red displays is because of Valentine's Day.  We couldn't miss doing something for that special day.  It's also a gentle reminder to all of you love birds to be sure and get your sweetie something nice for Valentine's Day.
     Our red for tomorrow, Friday the 4th, will be for National Wear Red Day.   It's associated with your heart also and our staff has promised wear red to promote (again) awareness of heart disease.  Women especially will be wearing red tomorrow.
     Surprise fact?  Do you know that the number one killer of Hispanic women is heart disease?  On an average, Hispanic women are likely to develop heart disease 10 years earlier than other women.  And despite the heightened risk, most are still unaware of the threat to themselves and their families.  The good news is that heart disease can be prevented.
     So, tomorrow put on your red...shirt, pants, tie, cap, iPod buds, whatever.  Help spread the word that red is an important color for very important reasons.  Stop by the library and pick up a red book to read, get a red-cased audio book to listen to, find a red-cased DVD or video to watch, and check out our display of red items that will bring a smile to your face.
     We just love red!
(Source: http://english.goredcorazon.org/)