Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day, while an unofficial observation, is annually celebrated the world over on March 17th, which is considered the day the saint passed away in the year 493. The holiday was created to commemorate the former slave who would become recognized as Ireland’s patron saint for his conversion of the island to Christianity. Over time, the day has come to be a celebration of Ireland in general. Four-leaf clovers, leprechauns, green drinks, corned beef & cabbage, and bagpipes are staples of the holiday’s festivities, which include New York City’s famous parade–the first of its kind in this country! Your library’s staff have curated a list of 10 library items to help facilitate your celebration of this reverential memorial day! Click on an image below to be taken to its catalog entry–you can check on availability, place a hold on the item, and more!
